Frontend Developer at Rand Merchant Bank

About the Job
RMB is a market leader in Corporate and Investment Banking. Our biggest asset is our people. They come from many different backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives to finding solutions and solving challenges for our clients. At RMB our thinking digs deeper and sees further. It’s an approach we call Solutionist Thinking. With a can-do mindset that is considered and innovative, curious and resilient we unlock unique opportunities for our clients, society and our future. We seek people who create a culture of sharing and who champion honourable behaviour. Our people are smart, hard-working, self-motivated and have a passion for their work and the success of RMB. We offer a non-hierarchical, entrepreneurial environment where our people think and act like owners. We empower people, hold them accountable and reward exceptional performance.

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan.
The Bank actively supports the recruitment and advancement of people with disabilities. We encourage that candidates voluntarily declare their disability and consult the Bank should they require reasonable accommodation

Context:

• To lead Business Technology in the Business Unit/Functional Area with the purpose of supporting and enabling the realisation of business strategies and objectives

Purpose:

• To develop and codify application and software solutions that are bespoke, innovative and sustainable

Technical Skills:
Must have 

• 3+ years working experience in front-end web development 
• Comprehensive knowledge of JavaScript/Typescript, HTML and CSS (including preprocessors like SASS, LESS or Stylus) 
• Knowledge and practical experience of Angular or any similar framework such as React, Amber, Vue, etc. 
• Experience with RESTful APIs and reactive programming 
• Understanding and ability to design responsive UI pages 
• Ability to translate user requirements into functional user interface using manual diagrams or wireframing tools 

Advantage to have 

• Investment banking experience 
• Experienced in Java programming, particularly JEE stack and related design patterns 
• Knowledge of microservices design patterns, containerization and cloud computing 

Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
• Take pleasure in delivering high quality outputs

Minimum Qualifications and experience:

•     Degree in relevant Technology OR Science OR Engineering field of study