Front-End Engineer

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 For more exciting IT vacancies, visit: \/> We also specialise in recruiting for: 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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