Front-End Developer (Cape Town) at IQbusiness

Job Description

• We are seeking a skilled front-end developer based in Cape Town, with an in-office presence required 2 days per week. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years’ experience in front-end development, with strong expertise in Angular and a proven track record of working on enterprise-level platforms.
• This role supports a strategic initiative within the financial services industry aimed at empowering corporate advisers through enhanced digital tools.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the reskinning of a core advisory platform, ensuring it aligns with the evolving needs of Independent Market and Employee Benefits Distributors (IMEDs).
• This is a high-impact role within a programme designed to position advisers as indispensable consultants to their clients.

Key Responsibilities and Output Areas Include:

• Lead the front-end redevelopment of a corporate advisory platform using Angular.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and back-end developers to deliver a seamless user experience.
• Translate business and design requirements into responsive, scalable front-end solutions.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability across the platform.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support testing and debugging efforts to ensure high-quality releases.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree / diploma in computer science, information systems, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on Angular.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience working in agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and legacy platform redesigns.
• Proficiency in tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.