Overview
Company iKhokha is a place where chance-takers become change-makers. At iKhokha, we believe in better. As one of the fastest-growing FinTechs in Africa, we’ve built a team of global change-makers who want to make an impact. If you believe in a better future, be a chance-taker and help us empower small businesses in South Africa.
Role Frontend Software Engineer — passion for building slick, high-impact user experiences that help our merchants thrive. If you love solving real-world problems with modern tech and want to make a difference in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Be part of building new technologies, maintaining existing technologies, and testing various systems within the FinTech space.
- Work in an Agile environment within a collaborative cross-functional team, reporting to the Software Development Manager.
- Develop new user-facing features that drive user action using React.js, HTML5 and CSS.
- Be responsible for the front-end development of FinTech systems, including initial planning and development.
- Work effectively with Back-End Engineers to ensure seamless integration that forms a cohesive system.
In addition to the above, you will
Ensure code developed meets high standards through adherence to Engineering Principles, Pull Request Standards and Definitions of Done.Ensure development has sufficient code coverage through creation of unit tests.Adhere to “Clean as you code” standards.Create, read, maintain, interpret, update and review documentation.Mentor other engineers to help them grow.Communicate with the team and stakeholders effectively via Pull Requests, Jira, Slack and Confluence.Share knowledge with the engineering team through knowledge-sharing sessions.Qualifications
The following would be advantageous :
A degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Deal Breakers :
2-4 minimum years’ of experience in the following :
Working with React.js, Next.js, HTML5 and CSS.Working within an Agile environment using Scrum or Kanban methods.Version control experience working in an Engineering Team with a version control system such as GitHub.Development environments experience within multiple environments for Development, Testing and Production, including Branching Strategies.Experience with Technical Leadership, leading a Software Engineering Team and involvement in Code Quality, Code Standards, Code Security, System and Code Performance.Experience with creating, maintaining and reviewing documentation.In addition to the above, experience in the following technologies, domains and practices will make you a frontrunner for the role :
TypeScript, JavaScript and Node.jsExperience with leading and participating in Code ReviewsExperience with creating, maintaining and reviewing documentationREST API or GraphQL API IntegrationCMS API Integration (Sanity, Magento, or similar)VSCode / IntelliJAdditional Information
Perks of joining the Tribe?
Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you’re accountable for.Hybrid, remote, and in-office work models.Competitive remuneration and benefits, including Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions.Guided by visionary leadership.Opportunity for study leave.Access to on-demand learning and development.Friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans.HQ coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our onsite Barista.#J-18808-Ljbffr