Front-End Software Developer II – 6‑Month Contract

About the role

Our client, a leading bank in Sandton, is seeking an experienced Front‑End Software Developer II for a six‑month contract. You will work in an Agile team to design, build, and maintain high‑performance web applications using modern React technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain front‑end applications with React.js, Next.js and related libraries.
• Implement complex, reusable UI components that are fault‑tolerant and scalable.
• Estimate effort, participate in sprint planning and contribute to Agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot issues, provide technical guidance and mentor junior developers.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and deployment artefacts in source control.
• Develop unit and system test cases and ensure comprehensive testing.
• Support production releases and provide post‑deployment maintenance.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong expertise in building applications with React.js.
• Hands‑on experience with modern React frameworks such as Next.js and React Router.
• Familiarity with front‑end state‑management libraries (Redux, Zustand, NGXS).
• Solid knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS and Tailwind CSS or similar.
• Experience using Git for source control and understanding of unit‑testing principles.
• Proven ability to work effectively in an Agile environment.

Required skills

• React.js
• Next.js
• React Router
• Redux
• Zustand
• NGXS
• HTML5
• CSS3
• SASS/SCSS
• Tailwind CSS
• Git
• Unit testing
• Agile methodology