Front End Developer

at  DataTech Recruitment

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Front End Developer. You must have a strong background in maintaining and developing web applications using React and NextJS with JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience with React Native is a plus. You will be responsible for maintaining the current system, ensuring high performance, and driving new projects that enhance the platform.
Type: Permanent
Rate: R70 000 – R100 000 Depending on experience
Area: Remote from Cape Town

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance existing applications built with React and JavaScript/TypeScript, ensuring robust performance and seamless user experience.
• Develop new features and applications using NextJS and TypeScript, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing timely solutions to maintain application health.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our tech stack remains current and efficient.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Document development processes, tools, and libraries used.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Frontend Developer, with a focus on React and JavaScript.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, including a strong understanding of its nuances and best practices.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux.
• Familiarity with build tools and bundlers like Webpack.
• Exposure to React Native is a significant plus.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with server-side rendering and static site generation in NextJS.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in a Scrum environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

• Maintain and enhance existing applications built with React and JavaScript/TypeScript, ensuring robust performance and seamless user experience.
• Develop new features and applications using NextJS and TypeScript, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing timely solutions to maintain application health.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our tech stack remains current and efficient.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Document development processes, tools, and libraries used