Senior Software Engineer - Front-End Cape Town (hybrid)

SUMMARY:
Senior Software Engineer - Front-End Cape Town (hybrid)

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

A cutting-edge technology company currently undertaking a digital transformation are looking for a talented senior front-end software engineer, you will focus on designing and developing highly responsive and interactive user interfaces. You will play a key role in shaping the user experience of our applications while working closely with back-end developers, designers, and other teams to deliver exceptional products.

You will also mentor junior developers, review code, and provide guidance to support their growth. Working together with the Software Engineering Lead, you will ensure that the solution architecture meets the team’s exacting standards for maintainability and performance.

Qualification:

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance user interfaces according to company’s software engineering standards and aligning these standards to industry standards and best practices.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability while ensuring seamless performance across web, mobile and app platforms.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly designs.
• Conduct thorough testing of front-end components to ensure functionality and responsiveness.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across multiple browsers, devices, and environments.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Software Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Product Managers team in developing, testing, and deploying software components.
• Provide second/third line support to IT for software deployed into company eco system.
• Analyse and resolve complex and high impact production issues where required.
• Monitor systems performance and ensure all SLAs are met.

Technical Leadership

• Management of the implementation of technical solutions.
• Transfer of business and technical knowledge to the greater team.
• Technical guidance and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Focus on the integrity of the systems regarding quality, stability, and scalability.

• Contribute and provide expertise in the design, development, and implementation of the platform(s), ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.

Skills & Experience:

• Skills Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ practical experience in the full software development life cycle as a front-end software engineer or software developer.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of Software Engineering design patterns and/or methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g. Redux, MobX).
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and cross-platform development.
• Proficiency in testing frameworks such as Jest or Cypress.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating front-end applications with back-end services.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of Software Testing fundamentals.
• Demonstrates solid ability to mentor and transfer knowledge to the greater team.