Senior Front- End Developer

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa IDBASE SOFTWARE Full time

About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Front-End Developer to join our innovative product team. You will work within a cross-functional Agile environment, designing, building, and optimizing enterprise-scale frontend applications.This role places strong emphasis on modern web architecture, including micro-frontends, advanced tooling, performance optimisation, and exceptional user experience. It is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in complex environments, champions best practices, and is passionate about building scalable, maintainable, and future-ready web applications. Key Responsibilities Development & ArchitectureBuild and maintain high-performance, reusable, and accessible front-end components using React.js and TypeScript.Architect, implement, and support micro-frontend solutions using frameworks such as single-spa and Webpack Module Federation.Develop UI features using modern component libraries including Material-UI (MUI), Chakra UI, or Headless UI, ensuring alignment with the design system.Contribute to and consume shared UI component libraries via internal npm packages within a polyrepo structure. Tooling & PipelinesConfigure and optimise build processes using Webpack or Vite.Establish and maintain a robust “build once, deploy anywhere” CI/CD pipeline across environments.Manage state effectively using Redux Toolkit, Zustand, React Query, or similar libraries. Collaboration & ProcessCollaborate closely with backend engineers, UX/UI designers, QA, and product managers in an Agile/Scrum setup.Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.Mentor junior developers and help elevate engineering standards across the team.Convert wireframes and prototypes into high-quality, production-ready code. Requirements & QualificationsMust-Have Skills:5+ years professional experience in front-end development.Expert proficiency in React.js and TypeScript.Strong experience with major UI component frameworks (e.g., Material-UI, Ant Design).Hands-on experience with Webpack and modern build tooling.Demonstrated experience with micro-frontend architectures (single-spa, Module Federation, etc.).Familiarity with polyrepo structures and internal npm package management.Deep understanding of modularity, composability, and scalable software design principles.Highly Desirable Skills:Experience with testing tools/frameworks: Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, Cypress, etc.Proficiency in advanced state management patterns (Redux Toolkit, Zustand, Context API).Strong knowledge of performance optimisation, Core Web Vitals, and Lighthouse CI.Experience with SSR/SSG frameworks such as Next.js or Remix.Familiarity with GraphQL and related clients (Apollo, Urql).Understanding of WCAG accessibility standards and best practices.Basic backend knowledge and REST API consumption.Education & CertificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or relevant degrees, and certifications. Additional InformationContract Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of Renewal).Salary: Negotiable Location Options: Johannesburg/ Cape Town/ RemoteMust be located in South Africa or must have a valid working permit for South Africa - If you cannot work in South Africa - please do not apply.For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website and have a look at our careers page:



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