Senior Frontend Developer

Smartek21, LLC; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital transformation leader in South Africa is looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to create scalable frontend solutions and mentor other engineers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with modern JavaScript and frontend frameworks like React or Angular. Responsibilities include leading frontend projects, contributing to architectural decisions, and implementing best practices. This role offers opportunities for innovation in a collaborative environment committed to delivering exceptional user experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience building production-ready frontend applications.
• Strong modern JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript skills.
• Experience with frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust, scalable frontend solutions.
• Contribute to and evolve frontend architecture.
• Mentor and coach other engineers.

Skills

Modern JavaScript (ES6+)

TypeScript

Frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)

Testing

CI/CD pipelines

Mentorship

Job description

About the Role

At Retro Rabbit, we don’t just build applications; we create digital experiences that solve real business problems. We’re looking for a Senior Frontend Developer who operates comfortably across modern frontend frameworks, architecture decisions, and team mentorship. This role suits someone who can design scalable frontend solutions, guide technical direction, and still be hands‑on with clean, maintainable code. If you enjoy shaping user‑centric products, working closely with cross‑functional teams, and raising the bar for frontend engineering, we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example: Design and deliver robust, scalable frontend solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks in an agile environment
• Architect with intent: Contribute to and evolve frontend architectures with a strong focus on performance, maintainability, and scalability
• Mentor and guide: Support and coach other engineers, promoting strong frontend engineering practices across teams
• Champion quality: Implement testing strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and performance best practices to ensure reliable, high‑quality applications
• Collaborate cross‑functionally: Work closely with designers, backend engineers, and delivery teams to translate ideas into polished, production‑ready solutions

What You Bring

• 5+ years experience building production‑ready frontend applications
• Strong modern JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript skills
• Experience with one or more modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, or similar)
• Solid understanding of frontend architecture, performance, and maintainability
• Experience with testing, CI/CD pipelines, and quality‑focused delivery
• Comfortable mentoring others and influencing frontend best practices

Why Join Us

• You enjoy owning frontend quality and raising engineering standards
• You work well across design, delivery, and engineering teams
• You balance clean, scalable solutions with practical delivery
• Regulated or enterprise experience is a plus, but strong fundamentals matter most

Who We are

SmarTek21, founded in 2006, is an innovative digital transformation leader dedicated to empowering organizations through design‑led, data‑centric solutions. We believe that exceptional user experiences and intelligent data‑driven insights are pivotal in shaping the future of business. At the heart of our approach is Design‑Led Engineering, where we combine strategic design principles with cutting‑edge technology to create tailored solutions that deliver significant business outcomes. Our commitment to accelerating digital transformation includes specialized expertise in Agile DevOps, Data Engineering and analytics, Testing Automation and support, and comprehensive Managed Application and Infrastructure Services. We’ve evolved from our consulting and development roots into a full‑spectrum service provider, integrating advanced technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) to facilitate our clients’ seamless, transformative digital journeys. A passion unites our dynamic team of technology visionaries and business strategists for innovation and excellence. At SmarTek21, you’ll join a collaborative environment dedicated to shaping the digital landscape and driving impactful results for organizations worldwide.

EEO Statement

SmarTek21 is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.