Entry-Level Front-End Developer

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Entry-Level Front-End Developer to join the Retail Vehicle Management Services (RVMS) team. This product is centered around the "vehicle" data entity within the retail and sales business, encompassing sub-products such as Vehicle Search Service (VSS), Vehicle Booking Services (VBS), and Stock Search Frontends.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career developer to gain hands-on experience in a global IT landscape. You will work within an Agile Working Model, receiving mentorship while contributing to high-impact digital retail solutions.

Key Highlights

• Entry-Level Growth: Designed for developers with 1-3 years of experience ready to scale their skills.
• Product Focus: Work on critical retail systems including vehicle search and booking services.
• Modern Tech Stack: Gain exposure to Angular, TypeScript, and Git in a professional environment.
• Work-Life Balance: High flexibility with a 1960-hour annual model and hybrid work options.

Position Details

• Contract Duration: 01 June 2026 - 31 December 2028.
• Location: Hybrid Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Around 1-3 years of professional front-end development experience.
• Familiarity with Agile working practices and the basic development lifecycle.

Essential Skills & Technologies

• Basic proficiency in JavaScript for front-end development.
• Familiarity with TypeScript and its basic features.
• Working knowledge of Angular fundamentals (components, modules, services)
• Basic CSS3 skills including responsive layout techniques.
• Awareness of component-driven development concepts.
• Familiarity with front-end build tools and package managers.
• Basic understanding of unit testing concepts for front-end.
• Ability to follow coding standards and work under direct supervision.
• Willingness to work in an Agile team and participate in ceremonies

Advantageous Skills

• Exposure to React and its core concepts.
• Experience translating UI/UX designs into code.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts for front-end delivery.
• Basic understanding of authentication concepts.
• Awareness of performance optimisation techniques for web apps
• Experience using version control (Git) in a team environment
• Familiarity with containerisation concepts (Docker) as used by development teams
• Interest in cloud services for hosting front-end assets (AWS/Azure)
• Experience or interest in working with design systems and component libraries.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement front-end features from detailed specifications and design mockups.
• Write clean, maintainable code under the guidance of senior developers
• Build responsive UI components using TypeScript and Angular
• Ensure delivered components meet basic accessibility and usability standards
• Create and execute unit tests for components as directed
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with UX designers and backend developers to integrate APIs
• Follow coding standards, version control workflows, and review feedback
• Assist in debugging and resolving front-end defects in development and test environments.
• Maintain documentation for implemented components and usage notes.
• Learn and adopt best practices for performance and security in front-end code.
• Seek mentorship and progressively take on more complex tasks and ownership.

Important Notes

• South African citizens/residents are preferred.
• Applicants with valid work permits will also be considered.
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• If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.