Frontend Engineer

Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Job Summary An exciting opportunity awaits a Front-End Engineer ready to make a real impact. If youre passionate about building sleek, high-performing user interfaces using Angular, React, and React Native, this role is your chance to join a fast-paced, dynamic environment where innovation is the name of the game. This isn't just about writing code it's about creating experiences that users will love and remember.
As a Front-End Engineer, your mission is clear: build responsive, lightning-fast applications that shine across every device and browser. Collaborate with designers to turn visually striking ideas into reality, optimise performance, and seamlessly integrate with back-end systems. Youll be pushing the boundaries of front-end tech while being part of a vibrant, Agile team. If you thrive under pressure and want to be at the forefront of technology, this is the role for you.
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Duties:

  • Lead the creation and maintenance of high-performing, responsive user interfaces using Angular, React, and React Native.
  • Ensure top-tier performance optimisation for applications across devices and browsers with a focus on speed and scalability.
  • Collaborate with UX/UI designers to deliver pixel-perfect, visually consistent interfaces that engage users from the first click.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that stands the test of time and supports future growth.
  • Own troubleshooting and debugging, resolving issues quickly to ensure a flawless user experience.
  • Integrate front-end systems seamlessly with back-end APIs and services.
  • Take an active role in Agile ceremonies, contributing to project planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews.
  • Lead code reviews and share your expertise with the team, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality solutions.
  • Document front-end architecture, design patterns, and workflows for clear knowledge sharing.
Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:
  • Matric (Grade 12)
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
  • Front-end development certifications (e.g., React, Angular) are a plus, but experience speaks louder.
Experience:
  • 2 to 4 years of hands-on front-end development experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, with deep expertise in Angular, React, and React Native.
  • Experience with state management solutions such as Redux or Context API
  • Comfortable using front-end testing frameworks like Jest or Cypress.
  • Proven ability to integrate front-end systems with RESTful APIs.
  • Solid understanding of Agile software development practices.
  • Bonus: Experience in mobile app development with React Native and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
Skills & Competencies:
  • Expertise in building responsive, high-performance UIs across a wide range of devices and browsers.
  • Mastery of JavaScript and modern front-end libraries (Angular, React).
  • Comfortable with build tools like Webpack or Babel, ensuring smooth workflows.
  • Proficient in using Git for version control and working with CI/CD pipelines.
  • A deep understanding of UI/UX principles, with an eye for design that converts users.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence outcomes.
  • A proactive approach to learning, keeping up with the latest trends in front-end development.
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
Salix Recruitment
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1428267
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R500000 - 600000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned