Frontend Engineer - Cape Town - Theodo UK

Theodo; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Learning and Development support

3-week work-from-anywhere policy

Equipment budget for tech setup

Company pension

Monthly socials

600+ engineer Slack network

Monthly Lunch & Tells

Job summary

A dynamic software consultancy in Cape Town is seeking a Frontend Engineer to develop high-impact products for global clients. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and technical excellence. Candidates should have solid skills in React and TypeScript, along with the ability to collaborate on complex projects. Enjoy benefits like a flexible work-policy and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of React and TypeScript.
• Experience in frontend engineering with client interaction.
• Ability to collaborate within a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Build cutting-edge products used by hundreds of thousands.
• Collaborate with a team on fast-moving client projects.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Styling solutions (Tailwind / SCSS)

Experience working with external clients

Experience managing stakeholders

Stem / Computer Science degree or equivalent experience

Experience within a frontend engineering role

Education

Stem / Computer Science degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Frontend Engineer – Cape Town – Theodo UK

Theodo Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Role Mission

We’re building a team of highly-skilled engineers who want one thing above all else: to write excellent code, every day, and continuously level up technically. You’ll thrive on solving hard technical problems, learning from brilliant peers, and getting deep into the codebase—day in, day out. This isn’t solo hacker mode; you’ll be part of a high-performing team, expected to navigate real-world, fast-moving client projects. That means collaborating thoughtfully, communicating clearly, and being proactive in unblocking yourself and others. We want engineers who ask great questions, learn from teammates, and know how to get what they need to do their best work. As a Frontend Engineer, your mission will be to build a high-impact, cutting-edge product used by hundreds of thousands worldwide.

Skills

• React
• TypeScript
• Styling solutions (Tailwind / SCSS)
• Experience working with external clients
• Experience managing stakeholders
• Stem / Computer Science degree or equivalent experience
• Experience within a frontend engineering role

What We Offer

• 22 days annual leave
• Learning and Development support throughout your career at Theodo
• 3‑week work‑from‑anywhere policy
• Equipment budget for your tech setup
• Company pension
• Monthly socials
• A Slack network of 600+ engineers across our extended ecosystem
• Monthly “Lunch & Tells” – in‑person sessions to share technical discoveries, tricks, or war stories

You’ll work on a hybrid basis from our office based in Green Point, Cape Town—a vibrant location with amenities, beaches, parks, and the CBD all within close proximity.

Who Are We

Theodo UK is a software consultancy specialising in full‑stack development, mobile and web applications and cloud solutions. We are a 70‑person team based in the UK and South Africa, and we’re growing quickly.

Theodo UK operates with the entrepreneurial drive, agility and ownership mindset of a start‑up, but with the financial stability, global reputation and technical depth of the wider Theodo Group behind us. This unique position allows our team to innovate quickly, take smart risks, and build real value for clients—without compromising on quality. We follow Lean and Kaizen principles to continuously improve and deliver high‑quality digital products at speed.

While headquartered in the UK, our reach is global. Supported by our South African team, we manage projects across English‑speaking markets worldwide.

Values

Team Spirit – Our team has a natural ability to work together to achieve a common goal. Taking on the role of a good teammate requires courage; it means challenging and giving each other feedback. Its key to our teams succeeding.

Pragmatism – Achieving effective results by utilising resources efficiently and avoiding unnecessary waste of time, energy and money. Emphasising agile practices, employing concise and direct interactions and engaging in first‑hand experiences to challenge beliefs.

Willingness to Improve – Actively identifying areas for improvement rather than tolerating good enough, promptly learning from problems and embracing challenges outside of one’s comfort zone. These are all skills we promote in our team to benefit themselves, fellow Theodoers, Theodo and the wider community.

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology