Senior Front End Developer

at  IDR Group

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic fintech company that’s bringing people and technology together to change the way the private markets operate? We’re on a mission to be the trusted hub of the private markets, connecting fund managers and investors around the globe. Through building cutting-edge technology enabled solutions, we’re revolutionizing the private markets investor journey, with a universally compliant single access token.
We do this by living true to our core values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to best practice. We’re seeking a skilled Senior Frontend Developer to join our global team of experts.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Based in our office in Cape Town, This role is Hybrid. As a Senior Frontend Developer, you’ll spearhead our frontend development efforts, combining leadership with deep technical expertise. With your proficiency in React and your experience in other technologies such as Angular, you’ll play a pivotal role in crafting and optimizing our web applications, ensuring they’re both innovative and robust. Our technology stack includes React, Angular, .NET, SQL and is hosted in Azure. We are looking to develop new services using React but also support our existing system with Angular.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology field preferred.
• Proficiency in React and other technologies such as Angular, with a strong grasp of web development fundamentals including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with TDD and related testing frameworks/tools.
• Expert frontend development experience, with a proven track record of leading projects and teams.
• Knowledge of backend software development.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of guiding the team and interacting with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership qualities, with a commitment to mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Familiarity with modern build tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms.
• Exposure to other frontend libraries or frameworks.
  Being part of the #IDRTeam provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We’re not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.
  We are a scaling business which is not for everyone. We are building as we go, and we believe we are creating something remarkable. If you are excited by the prospect of creating something great, while collaborating with people across the globe and being okay with feeling uncomfortable, then IDR is your next great decision.

• Mentoring developers and promoting best practices across the team.
• Drive the adoption of advanced frontend technologies and methodologies.
• Collaborate with architects and backend teams to design scalable, user-friendly, and high-performant solutions.
• Design, develop, and optimize web applications using React, Angular, and other frontend technologies.
• Ensure the responsiveness, performance, and maintainability of applications across platforms and devices.
• Implement TDD practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality code.
• Write unit and integration tests, ensuring the reliability and robustness of the platform.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers, product owners, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver optimal solutions.
• Engage in agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.