Junior Typescript Developer

DeARX; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology company seeks a Junior TypeScript Developer to join their Solutions Engineering team in Cape Town (Hybrid). You will design, architect, and build insurance products while collaborating with clients and delivering scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, and experience with AWS. Enjoy a dynamic, innovative environment that encourages growth and teamwork.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Innovative projects

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a software developer.
• Strong skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, and Git.
• Familiarity with AWS services is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of APIs and data models.
• Excellent communication skills for technical explanations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop bespoke insurance products.
• Collaborate with customers to ensure seamless implementations.
• Advise clients through product integration processes.
• Write clean, scalable code using JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Test products thoroughly to ensure robust performance.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

NodeJS

Git

API integration

AWS

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Location: Cape Town (Hybrid De Waterkant)

Duration: 12-month contract role

Our client is seeking a skilled Junior TypeScript Developer to join their Solutions Engineering team on a 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to design, architect, and build innovative insurance products, working at the intersection of technology, product development, and client integration.

You'll be part of a dynamic team that partners directly with clients to understand their systems, business requirements, and challenges then deliver scalable, low-maintenance solutions that accelerate value creation.

Role Responsibilities

• Design and develop bespoke insurance products and integrations for clients
• Collaborate with customers from initial design to product launch, ensuring seamless implementations.
• Advise and guide clients through product integration processes, including workshops, demos, and solutioning.
• Write clean, scalable code using JavaScript/TypeScript, NodeJS, and Git.
• Configure UI components, document templates, and integrations using JSON, HTML & CSS.
• Test products thoroughly with Mocha/Chai to ensure robust performance.
• Work with APIs (designing, testing, and integrating) and cloud solutions (AWS S3, Lambda, Serverless).
• Document business and technical requirements clearly and concisely.
• Collaborate across Projects, Product, and Sales Teams to ensure aligned, client-ready solutions.

Role requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a software developer.
• Strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, NodeJS, and Git.
• Familiarity with AWS (S3, Lambda, EC2, API Gateway, IAM, DynamoDB) is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of API's, integrations, and data models (primary keys, relationships).
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills able to rapidly prototype, test, and deliver solutions.
• High attention to detail in coding, writing, and documentation.
• Self-starter, proactive, and comfortable working under pressure.
• Insurance industry experience.
• Previous client-facing or requirements-gathering experience.

Why Join?

• Expect a collaborative, high-energy environment where autonomy, innovation, and continuous learning are encouraged. Think team lunches, outings, and a strong culture of trust, feedback, and innovation.
• Be part of a team building world-class insurance technology with global ambitions.
• Work on challenging, impactful projects where your contributions are visible.
• Grow your technical expertise while solving real-world problems for clients.
• Join a supportive, collaborative, and passionate team at an exciting stage of growth.

If you're passionate about solving technical problems, building scalable solutions, and want to make an impact in the future of insurance, we'd love to hear from you!