Senior Front-End Software Developer II (React.js) – 6-Month Contract

Our client, a leading financial institution based in Sandton, is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer II (Front-End Specialist) to join their team on a 6-month contract. This role is suited for an experienced front-end engineer with deep expertise in React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks, who can also contribute at a technical leadership level.

You will be responsible for building scalable, high-performance user interfaces, contributing to architecture decisions, and collaborating across cross-functional Agile teams to deliver enterprise-grade digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive front-end applications using React.js.
• Translate business and user requirements into clean, efficient, reusable code.
• Build high-performance, responsive, and accessible user interfaces.
• Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Ensure code quality through reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate developers.
• Contribute to front-end architecture and system design decisions.
• Promote best practices in performance, scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and technical solution discussions.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with Product Owners, Designers, Backend Developers, and QA teams.
• Actively participate in Agile delivery processes (Scrum / SAFe).
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development standards, tools, and processes.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with React.js.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks including:
• AngularJS
• React.js
• Aurelia.js
• Vue.js
• Experience with state management libraries such as:
• Redux
• Context API
• Strong experience consuming and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with modern build tools such as:
• Webpack
• Vite
• Strong understanding of Git/version control systems.
• Knowledge of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.

Experience

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• At least 3+ years of hands-on React.js development.
• Experience working in Agile teams (Scrum / SAFe).
• Experience in enterprise or large-scale systems (advantageous).

Nice to Have

• Experience with TypeScript.
• Experience with Next.js or similar modern frameworks.
• Exposure to Azure or AWS cloud platforms.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest or Cypress.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments.

If you are an experienced React.js developer with strong front-end architecture skills and a passion for building scalable enterprise applications, we would like to hear from you.