React Developer (Front-End Software Engineer)

Cancy Corp; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancy Corp in Cape Town is seeking an enthusiastic front-end developer to design, build, and optimize user-facing web applications. You will craft scalable UI components with React, translate UX/UI designs into responsive, accessible interfaces, and connect to RESTful APIs to power dynamic experiences.

The role emphasizes collaboration with back-end teams, adherence to coding standards, and active participation in Agile/Scrum processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in front-end or full-stack development.
• Proven expertise in React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, REST & AJAX.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain reusable front-end components using React.
• Implement responsive and accessible interfaces meeting UX/UI specs.
• Integrate front-end with RESTful JSON APIs.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to refine API contracts.
• Produce clear technical documentation and participate in code reviews.

Skills

React

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

REST

AJAX

Agile/Scrum

Job description

A compelling opportunity for driven front-end developers aiming to elevate their careers and take on significant responsibility is available within an established organization known for its innovative approach in the software and IT industries. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge web applications, shaping the user experience of highly visible, user-facing platforms.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining reusable and scalable front-end components using React and its associated libraries. You will implement responsive and accessible interfaces that meet UX/UI specifications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability of the front-end codebase. Your work will involve developing Single Page Applications (SPAs) with modern JavaScript frameworks, HTML, and CSS, as well as integrating components with RESTful JSON APIs.

Collaboration is key in this role; you will work closely with back-end developers to refine API contracts and enhance data flow efficiency. You will implement asynchronous data handling through AJAX/XHR requests, contribute to technical specifications, architectural decisions, and produce clear technical documentation for front-end workflows. Adherence to coding standards, participation in code reviews, and initiatives to improve code quality and performance are integral parts of your responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in front-end or full-stack development, with proven expertise in React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, REST, and AJAX, particularly within a productized, user-facing software environment. Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams is essential. You should be comfortable participating in sprint planning, tackling technical debt, and staying updated on emerging front-end technologies.

Our client offers a competitive annual salary ranging from R600,000 to R750,000, with a hybrid work model based in Cape Town, Western Cape. Join a team committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.