Front End Lead Engineer in Gauteng
About the role:
We are searching high and low for our next Front End Lead Engineer to join our world-class team.
What will you be doing?
- Participation in team activities such as collaborative development and code reviews
- Taking Initiative on identifying areas for technical improvements/innovations.
- Taking part in cross-team activities such as knowledge-sharing and documentation.
- Coding and developing features for new and existing products to a high technical standard.
Skills and Experience:
- National Diploma in Information Technology or Equivalent
- 3 + Experience coding in a modern web stack - Node.js, React, HTML, CSS
- Experience with Serverless, Terraform, AWS CDK
- Experience with Git or Bitbucket
What is our Core Tech Stack?
We love modern Full Stack JavaScript and TypeScript! We build almost everything on the Serverless framework with AWS behind the scenes. Working at Scrums.com allows exposure to:
- NodeJS
- GraphQL, REST, OpenAPI Specification
- ORMs like Prisma, Knex, BookshelfJS and ObjectionJS
- SQL and NoSQL Databases
- Service Oriented Architecture
- Frontend
- React (CRA, NextJS, Gatsby)
- Centralised State Management
- React Native (Vanilla and Expo)
- Calling REST + GraphQL APIs
- Modern UI Libraries
- CSS-in-JS
- Tooling
- Git
- Bundlers (Webpack, SWC, Esbuild)
- ESLint, Prettier
- CI/CD
- Serverless, Terraform, AWS CDK
Front End Lead Engineer in Gauteng
Gauteng means 'Place of Gold' in the Sotho languages. It is the smallest province in South Africa, but also the richest and most crowded. Gauteng is the commercial and industrial powerhouse of Southern Africa and is rich in culture, nightlife, entertainment, shopping, and nature, making it an extremely sought-after South African area.Gauteng, South Africa's economic hub, has a thriving tech industry that is driving demand for expert software developers. The province is home to a number of large corporations and multinational companies, as well as a growing number of tech startups. Software developers in Gauteng can expect to work on a wide range of projects, from developing applications for mobile devices to creating complex enterprise software solutions. Job opportunities for software developers in Gauteng range from entry-level positions to senior positions, with competitive salaries and the opportunity for professional growth. Many companies also offer flexible working arrangements, such as remote work options, to attract the best talent. With a strong tech community and numerous networking events, Gauteng is an exciting place for software developers to start or continue their careers.
