Front-End UX Engineer (React & TypeScript)

About the role

We are looking for an intermediate UX Engineer to join Capitec’s fast‑growing App team. You will build and improve features of one of South Africa’s most‑used banking apps, delivering real code that reaches millions of users daily.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain modern, responsive front‑end features using React, TypeScript and component libraries.
• Develop reusable components within established design systems (e.g., MUI/MUI X) and ensure clean, tested, well‑documented code.
• Take work from requirements through to deployment with a reasonable level of independence.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions and knowledge‑sharing sessions.
• Collaborate with designers, QA, product owners and fellow engineers to deliver quality at pace.

Required profile

• 2–5 years of front‑end development experience or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Solid React and TypeScript skills, familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines and collaborative workflows.
• Ability to work with Figma design handoffs and follow UX best practices.
• Relevant degree, diploma or equivalent experience; Grade 12 minimum.

Required skills

• React
• TypeScript
• Component libraries / design systems (MUI / MUI X)
• Git
• CI/CD pipelines
• Figma (dev mode)