Lead Front-End Developer - ROSEBANK / Hybrid - R1.3m PA

E-Merge

Location
Rosebank, Gauteng
Work model
Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Salary (as advertised)
R1 300 000 per year
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This is a Lead Front-End Developer role, offered through E-Merge, a specialist IT recruitment agency, for a client company focused on building impactful technology. The position is a contract role based in Rosebank, Johannesburg, with a hybrid work model. The role involves working on an already running application and driving its future development, with a salary of R1.3 million per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability. The technology stack includes React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Docker-backed services, and API orchestration layers, with a specific focus on healthcare data powered by FHIR-derived JSON. **What you will do** * Lead front-end development and help shape technical direction. * Build elegant, scalable features using React and Next.js. * Turn complex healthcare data into beautiful, usable interfaces. * Mentor developers and share your knowledge. * Collaborate with designers, product teams, and backend engineers. * Debug issues that nobody else wants to touch. * Make thoughtful decisions about architecture, performance, and maintainability. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Strong knowledge of React and TypeScript. * Strong experience building production applications with Next.js. * Ability to untangle complicated API responses. * Care about clean code and reusable component design. * Understanding of responsive design beyond basic functionality. * Ability to explain technical trade-offs clearly. * Proficiency with Git and Docker. * Comfortable working with existing codebases. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for developers who enjoy solving real-world problems, leading talented developers, and turning complex data into intuitive user experiences. The ideal candidate is someone who approaches an existing React codebase with the mindset of improving it rather than rebuilding it, and is confident in taking ownership to drive an application forward. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/south-africa/lead-front-end-developer-rosebank-hybrid-r1.3m-pa-id-7510614 Source: jobmail

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At a glance

    • JavaScript
    • TypeScript
    • React
    • Docker
    • Git

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    Job description

    Build technology that actually matters. Are you the kind of developer who opens a React codebase and thinks, "Nice, let's make this better" instead of "Burn it down and start again"? Do you enjoy solving real-world problems, leading talented developers, and turning complex data into intuitive user experiences? If so, keep reading. What You'll Be Working With Our application is already up and running, and we're looking for someone who can confidently take the wheel and help drive it forward. Our stack includes: * React * Next.js * TypeScript * Tailwind CSS * Docker-backed services * API orchestration layers * Healthcare data powered by FHIR-derived JSON What You'll Do * Lead front-end development and help shape technical direction * Build elegant, scalable features using React and Next.js * Turn complex healthcare data into beautiful, usable interfaces * Mentor developers and share your knowledge * Collaborate with designers, product teams, and backend engineers * Debug the weird stuff that nobody else wants to touch * Make thoughtful decisions about architecture, performance, and maintainability You're Probably a Great Fit If You * Know React and TypeScript like old friends * Have strong experience building production applications with Next.js * Can untangle complicated API responses without breaking a sweat * Care about clean code and reusable component design * Understand responsive design beyond "looks okay on my laptop" * Can explain technical trade-offs without speaking in riddles * Know your way around Git and Docker * Aren't afraid of existing codebases Reference Number for this position is GZ61331 which is a contract position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of R1.3m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on [email protected] or call him on011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. Are you ready for a change of scenery? The e-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions. Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals! E-Merge Recruiter

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