Software Engineer: Front-End at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• The level II Software Engineer plays an integral part in a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle, from concept, to development to deployment and ultimately operating of each product. At this level, Software Engineers are responsible to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance software systems and applications based on specifications, while adhering to established standards. They translate requirements from the business or technical analyst and actively participate with the delivery team in design and problem-solving.
• The Front-end Software Engineer plays a crucial role in building solutions that create great client experiences for mobile and web applications. They are responsible for translating design mockups into interactive and user-friendly interfaces, with a focus on intuitive user experiences.

Education (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Knowledge and Experience

Experience:

• 3+ years’ proven experience in front-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language)
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks and technologies.

Knowledge: 

• IT systems development processes (SDLC)
• Application development

Advanced programming concepts

•  Responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
•  Browser compatibility issues and performance optimisation.
•  Front-end build tools and package managers 
• Front-end Design Patterns
• Version Control
• Testing practices

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills