Company DescriptioniKhokha is a place where chance takers become change makers. At iKhokha, we believe in better. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. As one of the fastest growing Fintech's 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.Job DescriptionEmbark on an exhilarating journey with us as a Frontend Software Engineer in the FinTech sector.If you are ready to dive into a world where technology meets finance, and your work directly contributes to revolutionizing the financial landscape, then keep reading...So, what will you do?Be a part of building new technologies, maintaining existing technologies as well as testing various systems within the FinTech space.Work in an Agile environment within a collaborative cross-functional Team, reporting into the Software Development Manager.Develop crispy new user-facing features that drive our users to take 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 performs as a single, cohesive system.In addition to the above, you will:Ensure that code developed is of the highest standards through the adherence to Engineering Principles, Pull Request Standards and Definitions of Done.Ensure that development has sufficient Code coverage through the creation of Unit tests.Ensure that code adheres to "Clean as you code standard".Create, read, maintain, interpret, update and review documentation.Help other engineers to grow through effective mentorship.Ensure that the team and stakeholders are communicated to effectively and efficiently through Pull Requests, Jira Tickets, Slack and Confluence.Impart valuable knowledge to the engineering team at large through knowledge sharing sessions.QualificationsThe following would be advantageous:A degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Deal Breakers:2-4 years' experience in the following:Working with React.js, HTML5 and CSS.Working within an Agile environment using Scrum or Kanban methods.Version Control experience whereby you have worked in Engineering Team (with developers of various levels) with a version control system such as GitHub.Development Environments experience whereby you have worked in Engineering Teams (with developers of various levels) within multiple environments for Development, Testing and Production; including Branching Strategies.Experience with Technical Leadership whereby you have led a Software Engineering Team (with developers of various levels) and been involved in Technical Leadership, Code Quality, Code Standards, Code Security, System and Code Performance.Experience with creating, maintaining and reviewing documentation.In addition to the above, the experience in the following technologies, domains and best practices will make you a frontrunner for the role:TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Next.js and Node.js.Experience with leading and participating in Code Reviews for your own team as well as those in other teams.Experience with creating, maintaining and reviewing documentation.Rest API Integration or GraphQL API Integration.CMS API Integration (Sanity, Magento, or similar).VSCode / IntelliJ.Additional InformationPerks of joining the TribeWork in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for.Enjoy hybrid, remote, and in-office work models.Competitive remuneration and benefits, including Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions.Be guided by visionary leadership.Seize the opportunity for study leave.Access to on-demand learning and development.Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (it's true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista.
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