Senior Front End Engineer

azakaw

Wes-Kaap

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and benefits package

Excellent working environment and opportunities for growth

Medical Insurance

Chance to work on the latest tools and technologies

Job summary

A regulatory technology solutions company based in Cape Town is looking for a Senior Front End Engineer. This role involves managing front-end development and working closely with product managers to ensure user satisfaction. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science. The position offers a full-time employment type with competitive salaries and benefits including medical insurance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
5+ years of relevant front-end experience.
Proficiency with modern JS frameworks and libraries.
Experience in Financial Services or Banking a plus.
Familiarity with Jasmine/Karma testing frameworks.
Experience working in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers.
Translate UI/UX design wireframes to code.
Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
Work with back-end developers to integrate system RESTful API.

Skills

5+ years’ overall relevant experience

Proficient with Git

Experience in Financial Services or Banking industry

Experience working in an agile environment

Familiar with testing frameworks (Ex. Jasmine, Karma)

Understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS (SCSS)

Ability to process information at speed

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Proactive nature with a flexible approach

Self-starter with strong work ethics

Customer centric approach

Problem Solving Skills

Attention to detail with strong analytical skills

Education

Minimum bachelor’s degree with concentration in Computer Science

Tools

RESTful API

Job description

Senior Front End Engineer

Reports to: Tech Lead

Location: Cape Town

About azakaw

azakaw is an innovative and fast‑growing company specializing in regulatory technology solutions. We are dedicated to empowering businesses globally with cutting‑edge compliance tools and services, enabling them to navigate complex regulatory landscapes seamlessly. As a RegTech startup, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way businesses achieve compliance excellence.

Job Purpose

This role will be a part of the technology team, and the successful applicant will be responsible for managing the front‑end development of applications, ensuring alignment with user needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers
Translate UI/UX design wireframes to code
Build reusable code and libraries for future use
Work with back‑end developers to integrate system RESTful API

Skills and Experience

5+ years’ overall relevant experience
Proficient with Git
Experience in Financial Services or Banking industry
Experience working in an agile environment
Familiar with testing frameworks (Ex. Jasmine, Karma)
Understanding of server‑side CSS pre‑processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS (SCSS)
Ability to process information at speed, using input from multiple sources and produce good quality output
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Proactive nature with a flexible approach and ability to adapt
Self‑starter with a strong work ethics
Customer centric approach
Problem Solving Skills
Attention to detail with strong analytical skills

Qualifications