Software Engineer: Front-End

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Stellenbosch is seeking a Front-end Software Engineer. This role involves building user-friendly interfaces for mobile and web applications, collaborating with a cross-functional team throughout the software development lifecycle. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in front-end development and a strong understanding of modern frameworks and programming principles.

Qualifications

• 1 years’ proven experience in front-end software development and project delivery.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks and technologies is preferred.
• Clear criminal and credit record is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Translate design mockups into interactive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Collaborate with other engineers and the delivery team.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communications Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

Vue

Angular

TypeScript

JavaScript

PostgreSQL

Redis

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Apply by: 31 August 2025

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Purpose Statement

• The level I Software Engineer plays an integral part in a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle, from concept, to development to deployment and ultimately operating of each product. At this level, software engineers are expected to support and collaborate with other Software Engineers and the delivery team, actively participating in problem-solving and contributing to the development and success of projects.
• The Front-end Software Engineer plays a crucial role in building solutions that create great client experiences for mobile and web applications. They are responsible for translating design mockups into interactive and user-friendly interfaces, with a focus on intuitive user experiences.

Education (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Knowledge and Experience

Experience:

• 1 years’ proven experience in front-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language). Experience with modern front-end frameworks and technologies.

Knowledge:

• IT systems development processes (SDLC)
• Application development
• Programming foundations
  • Responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
  • Browser compatibility issues and performance optimisation.
  • Front-end build tools and package managers
• Version Control
• Testing practices

• Tech Stack

  • Frontend:Vue/Angular, TypeScript/JavaScript, modern CSS
  • Data:PostgreSQL, Redis
  • Cloud:AWS (S3, RDS, SQS, MSK)
  • Infrastructure:Kubernetes, Docker, AWS Cloud
  • Observability:Instana, OpenSearch

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.