Web Developer

Introduction

We are seeking a versatile and proactive Web Developer to join our team. In this role, you will leverage modern technologies—including React, Next.js, and Node.js—to build cohesive, scalable, and well-maintained applications. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys bridging the gap between front-end and back-end to deliver high-performance digital experiences.

This role requires proficiency in web development, enabling hands-on collaboration with marketing and country managers across the globe and the internal marketing and web-dev team. Additionally, a deep understanding of application code (e.g., debugging production issues), and contributing directly to front-end or back-end development tasks will be required.

What we’d love to see in you

• Modern Stack Proficiency: Expert-level implementation of React and Next.js for the front-end, supported by robust Node.js backend services to create seamless, end-to-end solutions.
• Full-Stack Synergy: Solid foundations in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript, with the ability to translate design mockups into accessible, high-fidelity components.
• Database Management: Proficiency in designing, optimising, and maintaining modern database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) to support scalable and secure data architecture.
• Developer Agility: Experience working within modern frameworks (such as Laravel/PHP or similar) and an understanding of how to collaborate effectively across the entire development lifecycle.
• Performance Optimisation: Proactive experience identifying and resolving bottlenecks (whether in browser rendering, API latency, or database queries) to ensure a fluid user experience.

About You

• You take pride in writing clean, modular, and maintainable code.
• You are proactive in identifying potential technical debt and suggesting scalable alternatives.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment where cross-functional communication is key to success.

Non-negotiables:

• A no-ego mindset: everybody jumps in, helps each other, asks the “stupid” questions, does what is needed to figure out solutions to complex problems, and gets things done.
• Work references that demonstrate your attention to detail, diverse skill set, experience, and quality of work as your Portfolio / GitHub, previous works, or case studies.
• At least 4 to 5 years of professional experience in high-growth or similar fast-paced environments, specifically building and maintaining production-grade web applications.
• Must be from Cape Town.

Bonuses (nice to have):

• Experience working with modern JavaScript frameworks (like React or Vue.js).
• Cloud Services: Practical experience with AWS, including a solid understanding of its primary services and how they integrate into a modern web development stack.
• Medical/dental knowledge/experience

What you'll be doing

• Feature Development: Building and shipping new user-facing features from end-to-end using React and Next.js.
• Responsive UI/UX: Translating design wireframes into high-fidelity, responsive, and accessible components using modern CSS/HTML and JavaScript.
• API Consumption & Integration: Connecting front-end applications to various backend services and third-party APIs to create dynamic, data-driven experiences.
• Code Health & Maintenance: Writing clean, modular code and contributing to a shared component library to ensure the codebase remains scalable and easy for the team to navigate.
• Performance Tuning: Monitoring and improving front-end performance, such as reducing bundle sizes, optimising image loading, and ensuring fast page transitions.
• Collaborative Design: Partnering with designers to provide technical feedback on UI/UX feasibility and ensuring the final product matches the intended vision.
• Database Interactions: Writing and optimising queries to interact with MySQL to ensure data is retrieved and stored efficiently.

What's in it for you

• Fully remote (Cape Town–based) with an in-person, once-a-week collaboration day
• Full-time / Long-term contract
• R35,000–R40,000 per month depending on experience
• Co-developing web initiatives with a team of web dev, design and marketing rock stars
• Be part of a global (Japan-based) company—collaborate with and deliver projects for marketing and company executives worldwide
• The ability to contribute to change and improvements in a space where you’ll be taken seriously
• Provision of equipment (laptop, phone, second screen, Wi-Fi)

About the company:

At NSK (a leading dental/medical equipment manufacturer), we believe in excellence and setting the standard. We provide high-quality equipment that is a pleasure to use, and we challenge ourselves to be, and do, better every day – as “ONE TEAM!”

Here, you’ll be part of a remote team that backs one another, shares ideas openly, and celebrates the wins together.