React Frontend Developer (Junior–Mid) | UI/UX Focus

Datafin; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A FinTech platform in Cape Town seeks a Junior Mid Frontend Developer to design and implement user interfaces using React and modern tools. The ideal candidate should have a BSc in Computer Science or similar, with 3+ years of experience in Frontend development. Responsibilities include developing components, translating designs into code, ensuring usability, and collaborating with teams. This role is hybrid, offering growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Frontend development.
• Experience with React and component-based development.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Basic knowledge of REST APIs and working with JSON.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Frontend components for the Procurement Marketplace using React and TypeScript.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, functional code.
• Assist in implementing responsive layouts and ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with Backend Developers to connect Frontend components to APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Help identify and fix bugs, performance bottlenecks, and usability issues.
• Learn and apply best practices in modern Frontend development.

Skills

React

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

Education

BSc in Computer Science/Software Engineering or similar

Tools

Git

Webpack

Vite

ESLint

Prettier

Figma

Slack

Job description

A FinTech platform in Cape Town seeks a Junior Mid Frontend Developer to design and implement user interfaces using React and modern tools. The ideal candidate should have a BSc in Computer Science or similar, with 3+ years of experience in Frontend development. Responsibilities include developing components, translating designs into code, ensuring usability, and collaborating with teams. This role is hybrid, offering growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.