Software Engineer: Front-End

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We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees.  Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients. 

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.  

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and can grow.  

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Front-end Software Engineer with a robust background in modern development practices. You will play an integral part in a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle, from concept to development, deployment, and ultimately operating each product. 

As a Front-end Software Engineer, you will be responsible for translating design mockups into interactive and user-friendly interfaces, focusing on intuitive user experiences for mobile and web applications. You will work extensively with JavaScript, React.js, CSS, MUI, TypeScript, and Webpack. Our backends are powered by Java Spring Boot, and everything is hosted on AWS, offering you a comprehensive environment to hone your skills and contribute to our dynamic projects. 

At this level, you will also be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems and applications, considering scalability, performance, and future requirements. Additionally, you will guide and support developers and stakeholders in scoping, progress, status, and resolution of engineering problems 

Our ideal candidate has:

• Grade 12 National Certificate (Minimum) 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (preferred)  

• 6+ years’ proven experience in front-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language). Experience with modern front-end frameworks and technologies. 

Tech stack:

• HTML  

• CSS 

• JavaScript  

• TypeScript 

• React.JS 

• MUI / Material UI (Advantageous) 

• REST Services, AWS  

Skills:

• Analytical Skills 

• Attention to Detail 

• Communications Skills 

• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook) 

• Problem solving skills 

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you! 

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals 

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