ENVIRONMENT:AN innovative & fast-paced FinTech company seeks an ambitious Junior Front End Developer to join its creative team with a mission to deliver software that delivers value to clients and engaging user experiences. Your role will entail delivering code according to a product backlog, Agile Software Development and assisting with the design of technical solutions and software & product support. You must possess a BSc. Computer Science or B.Eng University Degree with at least 2 years experience in a similar role including web app development in Angular or React. The work is remote with quarterly co-located team events, usually at the Stellenbosch [URL Removed] code according to a product backlog.

  • Agile Software Development.
  • Actively contribute to the team.
  • Continuous self-development and expansion of skills.
  • Assist the Technical Lead with designing technical solutions.
  • Assist the Senior Software Developer to mentor junior team members.
  • Assist with software and product support.
  • REQUIREMENTS:

    • Web app development using Angular or React.
    • Minimum 2 years relevant work experience.
    • Relevant BSc. Computer Science or B.Eng University Degree with good academic performance, exceptional in Software Development/Programming courses.

    Nice-to-haves

    • If youve started your own business before.
    • If youve built something of your own.
    • Active contributions to open source projects.
    • Flutter experience or an interest in.
    • Native mobile development for Android or iOS.
    • AWS Cloud experience.
    • A preference for a variety of work and horizontal training over deep specialist skills.
    • Aspirations to mentor and coach other Developers.

    ATTRIBUTES:

    • Communication skills that allow you to collaborate and explain your process, approach and motivation to various stakeholders.
    • Able to work in a team as well as individually.
    • Zoom out to the big picture and zoom in on detail.
    • Estimate effort on tasks, prioritise work and deliver to deadlines but manage expectations proactively rather than working overtime to get the work done.
    • Excited about learning, pushing technical limits and finding new solutions.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • A propensity to fail fast and learn fast and share both failure and learning with others.
    • Prioritise learning over being right. Understanding others rather than becoming defensive.
    • Understanding the value of the client as part of the team rather than us & them.
    • Demonstrated ability to learn independently.

    While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.COMMENTS:When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. OnlySA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Please e-mail a word copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed] and mention the reference numbers of the jobs. We have a list of jobs on [URL Removed] Datafin IT Recruitment – Cape Town Jobs.

    Desired Skills:

    • Junior
    • Front
    • End

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