Frontend Engineer (Mid-Level)
Join a global sports tech innovator transforming how the world experiences live sport.
Claremont, Cape Town | R60 000 to R80 000 per month | Hybrid working model
About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing sports technology company on a mission to revolutionize professional sports through data-driven solutions and advanced tracking systems. Their cutting-edge products are used globally across rugby, soccer, American football, and Aussie rules, delivering real-time insights to broadcasters, officials, and athletes. With a multidisciplinary team and a record of world-first innovations, this is your chance to join a company at the forefront of sports performance analytics.
The Role: Mid-Level Frontend Engineer
You''ll design and build high-performance, low-latency web applications that visualize real-time athlete and ball-tracking data. This is a hands-on engineering role within a collaborative, cross-functional environment ideal for someone who wants to work on greenfield projects and contribute to technology shaping the future of live sports.
Key Responsibilities
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Build and maintain performant, user-friendly web interfaces for sports tech products
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Collaborate with product and design teams to implement and enhance features
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Develop interactive data visualizations that drive actionable performance insights
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Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while participating in code reviews
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Optimize UI/UX for responsiveness and scalability across multiple devices
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Integrate APIs and manage asynchronous data flows efficiently
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Support live system deployments as part of an on-call rotation
About You
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3+ years of experience in frontend engineering using JavaScript and TypeScript
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Strong proficiency in React (or similar frameworks such as Angular or Vue)
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Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles
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Experience with testing frameworks like Jest or Cypress
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Skilled in integrating APIs and using Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines
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(Bonus) Experience with real-time or 3D data visualization libraries (e.g. D3.js, Three.js, Babylon.js)
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(Bonus) Passion for or experience in sports technology, analytics, or wearable devices
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A proactive, collaborative mindset with an eye for detail and performance
Perks
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Hybrid working model (2 to 4 days in the office per week)
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Generous annual leave and occupational sick pay
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Enhanced parental leave and dedicated training budget
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Team socials and work-from-home allowance
