About the position
Our client is looking for a Frontend Engineer to join their team in Cape Town (hybrid model). This role is suited to a highly motivated, technically strong, and detail-oriented software engineer with a passion for building high-performance, user-centric applications. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and developing frontend solutions that support innovative health technology products at the intersection of genetics, AI, and human performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of high-quality frontend applications and solutions
- Spearhead the adoption and implementation of modern frontend technologies
- Architect and integrate new data sources and APIs to ensure scalable and high-performing systems
- Collaborate with product owners, UI/UX designers, scientists, and engineers to deliver solutions aligned to requirements
- Ensure applications are responsive, robust, maintainable, and user-friendly
- Provide input to product teams on improving data flows and system usability
- Mentor and guide developers within the team
- Contribute to a dynamic team using lean and agile methodologies
- Support continuous improvement of development practices and frontend architecture
Requirements:
- Strong experience in frontend development with a proven track record of delivering production-grade applications
- Proficiency in Flutter, Angular, and strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience leading or contributing to complex development projects
- Understanding of backend development principles and API integration
- Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
Technical & Professional Skills:
- Strong expertise in Flutter and/or Angular frameworks
- Solid understanding of frontend architecture and performance optimisation
- Experience with RESTful APIs and integration of backend services
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
- Exposure to cloud platforms (advantageous)
- Knowledge of additional frontend frameworks or libraries (advantageous)
- Understanding of software development best practices and clean code principles
- Ability to translate UI/UX designs into functional applications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (advantageous)
- Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
- Exposure to health tech, AI, or data-driven product environments (advantageous)
Key Competencies:
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
- Strong mentoring and leadership capability
- Adaptable and comfortable working in evolving environments
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Please note: If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain in our database for future opportunities.
For more information, contact:
Reinie Du Preez
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
[Email Address Removed]
Desired Skills:
- Frontend Engineer
- Frontend Developer
- React
- Angular
