Front-End Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITA005764/Rein

Date posted:

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Front-End Engineer to join their team in Cape Town (hybrid model). This role is suited to a highly motivated, technically strong, and detail-oriented Software Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, user-centric applications. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and developing front-end solutions that support innovative health technology products at the intersection of genetics, AI, and human performance.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of high-quality front-end applications and solutions
Spearhead the adoption and implementation of modern front-end technologies
Architect and integrate new data sources and APIs to ensure scalable and high-performing systems
Collaborate with product owners, UI/UX designers, scientists, and engineers to deliver solutions aligned to requirements
Ensure that applications are responsive, robust, maintainable, and user-friendly
Provide input to product teams on improving data flows and system usability
Mentor and guide developers within the team
Contribute to a dynamic team using Lean and Agile methodologies
Support the continuous improvement of development practices and front-end architecture

Requirements:

Strong experience in front-end development with a proven track record of delivering production-grade applications
Proficiency in Flutter and Angular, and a strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience leading or contributing to complex development projects
Understanding of back-end development principles and API integration
Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, start-up-style environment

Technical & Professional Skills:

Strong expertise in Flutter and/or Angular frameworks
Solid understanding of front-end architecture and performance optimisation
Experience with RESTful APIs and the integration of back-end services
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
Exposure to cloud platforms (advantageous)
Knowledge of additional frontend frameworks or libraries (advantageous)
Understanding of software development best practices and clean code principles
Ability to translate UI/UX designs into functional applications

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (advantageous)
Experience working in a start-up or high-growth environment
Exposure to health tech, AI, or data-driven product environments (advantageous)

Key Competencies:

Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
Strong mentoring and leadership capability
Adaptable and comfortable working in evolving environments

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Software Developers (Back-End, Front-End, Full Stack)
Mobile Developers
Business & Systems Analysts
BI & SQL Experts
UI/UX Professionals
Data Scientists & Data Analysts
Big Data Professionals
Cloud Experts
Infrastructure Specialists
DevOps & SecOps Engineers
Cybersecurity Specialists
SEO / Digital Designers

Please note: If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain in our database for future opportunities.

For more information, contact:
Reinie Du Preez
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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