Software Engineer: Front-End at Capitec Bank

About the role

• As a Front-End Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in Capitec’s large-scale app redesign project — shaping how millions of users experience our mobile and web platforms. You’ll collaborate within a cross-functional product team to translate UI/UX designs into clean, efficient, and scalable code. This role offers the opportunity to move from legacy technologies to a modern front-end stack, including React and Material UI, while building component libraries using Storybook.
• You’ll be part of an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the heart of how we work.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 5–7 years’ experience in front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Strong experience with React (and ideally Material UI)
• Familiarity with component-driven development (e.g., Storybook)
• Understanding of accessibility standards (ARIA labels, semantic HTML)
• Responsive design and performance optimization skills
• Experience working in Agile delivery teams
• Bonus: Exposure to Kendo UI is advantageous but not required

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 expected to support and collaborate with other Software Engineers and the delivery team, actively participating in problem-solving and contributing to the development and success of projects.
• 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

Skills

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