417 Front End Development jobs in South Africa

At Rotate Digital, a website developer is responsible for designing, building, and optimizing websites to maximize visibility and ranking on search engines. This role combines web development skills with the ability to work closely with SEO specialists to create websites that drive organic traffic and deliver superior user experiences. The website developer will also be responsible for continual updates and optimization of client websites. This is a remote position and requires a disciplined approach to time management and self-motivation.

This is a remote role with flexible working hours. Availability outside the USA is requested for communication and ready for last-minute urgent requests/ meetings when necessary at any time between 9 am and 3 pm US Eastern time.

1. At Rotate Digital, we strongly believe that actions speak louder than words. With that in mind, this application will also be the first test of your technical expertise and problem-solving skills. To complete this application successfully and move on to the next step in the hiring process, set aside enough time to approach this first application the same way you would a final interview. You will be asked highly technical questions and asked to provide solutions to real-life problems that come with this role. You will also be asked to record a video, so have a camera and a microphone ready.


2. Completing the application form fully with all the questions answered is mandatory, and an incomplete application will not be considered.


3. From our end, we promise to review every single candidate in detail and carefully consider all the applicants.


4. Ready? Use the Apply link to go to our internal Careers page and start the application process there.


5. You’ll hear from us if we want to move forward in the application process. Please allow us up to two weeks to review your application, as we want to make sure we carefully consider your replies.


6. Any questions, just reach out

Core activities or tasks to be performed daily, weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly

• Website Development: Develop, maintain, and enhance websites and web applications, ensuring they are responsive, user-friendly, and aligned with Rotate Digital website development standards and best practices.


• Website Maintenance: Complete ad-hoc requests and optimizations for live websites to ensure client satisfaction and quality website performance.


• Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce testing processes, including unit testing and code reviews, to maintain code quality and security.


• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with emerging web technologies and trends, and share knowledge with the team to drive innovation.


• Collaborative Department Development: We have a strong team of developers who like to tackle projects, improve processes, and better the quality of our websites together.


• Time-Tracking: Time spent on all tasks, projects, and builds needs to be tracked in order to help provide clarity to resources spent on projects/clients and to help management better understand project workload and capacity.


• Cross-Department Communication: Clearly communicate with fellow team members from other departments. Questions are responded to within 24 hours, and any tasks assigned are acknowledged within 24 hours; if there is a conflict of time constraint, then this is communicated upfront.

A blend of personal and technical skills, knowledge, and behaviors that you apply in different situations to support your outcomes effectively.

• Ability to develop websites that translate well on various devices and screen sizes


• Able to integrate various CRMs, chat features, and other tools into clients' websites for enhancing functionality, improving user engagement, and streamlining business operations


• Initiative. Exploring new technologies and practices that would enhance our websites and share with the team


• Ability to ask for help if roadblocks arise, or when something is unclear or unknown


• Ability to foresee and then execute on potential problems during a build or QA


• Management. Ability to balance website builds, ad-hoc tickets and other special projects for on-time delivery


• Drive to do whatever it takes to accomplish the desired outcome. Whether it’s a crunch of a timeline or an additional mile that you can go to make a difference, this is a welcome opportunity for you


• To take ownership of websites as our department’s product and to continuously make our product better for our clients


• Strong Problem-Solving Skills. Ability to analyze complex problems, identify the root cause, and come up with effective solutions quickly. We work collaboratively, but you are expected to be able to work autonomously and not need hand-holding on non-critical issues


• Code Review and Quality Assurance. Ensure high-quality code through rigorous code reviews, manual testing, and development best practices


• Documentation. Ability to create and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, APIs, and systems to ensure knowledge sharing and ease of maintenance in a remote and asynchronous team


• Understanding of Systems Architecture. You have a strong understanding of systems architecture and WordPress design. You participate in preserving the quality of existing websites and writing quality code and structure for website improvements and new websites

• Associate

• Full-time

• Design, Information Technology, and Marketing

• Advertising Services


• Marketing Services

Full-time(40 hrs), Remote

The Global Talent Co. is a leading community for the top 5% remote marketing talent. We match great talent with some of the US and Europe's most promising and attractive technology companies.

At The Global Talent Co ., we provide opportunities to work with leading innovative technology companies worldwide, offering stable employment, competitive compensation, career growth, and access to a community of 25k+ like-minded marketing professionals.

About the Company you’ll be working with:
You’ll be joining a fast-growing European HealthTech startup that’s revolutionizing hair restoration through cutting-edge, drug-free technology.

With strong early traction, proven clinical results, and an ambitious roadmap ahead, this is an exciting time to join a mission-driven team pushing the boundaries of science and innovation to help millions regain their confidence.About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Web Developer with strong expertise in WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining high-quality e-commerce websites. You will work closely with the CEO and the wider team to deliver seamless digital experiences that drive business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress/WooCommerce and Shopify websites.

• Implement responsive designs and ensure websites are optimized for performance, speed, and SEO.

• Collaborate with the CEO and team members to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across platforms.

• Ensure smooth integrations with third-party tools (payment gateways, CRM, plugins, etc.).

• Maintain clean, scalable, and well-documented code.

• Stay up to date with the latest web development trends, tools, and best practices.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Web Developer.

• Proven experience with WordPress and WooCommerce (advanced customization, plugin/theme development).

• Hands-on experience with Shopify (store setup, customization, integrations).

• Strong proficiency in PHP, SQL, HTML, JavaScript (and familiarity with CSS).

• Experience working with APIs and third-party integrations.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.

• Ability to work in alignment with the CET time zone .

Join our team and be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your skills and expertise will make a real impact. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

At The Global Talent Co. , our mission is to bridge the gap between leading global tech companies and amazing global talent. We believe everyone deserves equal access to opportunities, regardless of the country they are born in.

• Experience with translating UI & UX designs into HTML, CSS and Javascript websites using React, with a focus on user experience and usability.
• Use sound development practices to build a solid product while iterating quickly.
  
  
  

• Angular
• React.js
• HTML
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• RESTful APIs
• CSS
• Git
• Have an excellent sense of design and attention to detail
• Automated testing (Unit, Integration, End to end) e.g. Cypress, Jest)
• Code architecture and best practices
• CMS's (Content Management Systems) e.g. Strapi CMS
  
  
  

• Next.js
• Tailwind CSS
• SCSS
• State management libraries
  
  
  

• Collaborate in the application lifecycle (planning, design, development, deployment, maintenance) collaborating with stakeholders for requirements.
• Continuously research and evaluate new technologies to optimize development efficiency.
• Plan and design well-structured, reusable application architecture.
• Implement and develop according to best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable systems.
• Participate in project planning by providing estimates, contributing to requirement documentation, and assisting with work breakdown structures.
• Participate in user story creation, estimation, and work plan development, ensuring clear communication of requirements.
• Effectively prioritise, and manage dependencies to ensure timely completion, and switch contexts effectively when the need arises.
• Collaborate effectively with development teams to solve problems, make recommendations, and discuss best practices.
• Proactively identify and mitigate code related risks, adapting as needed.
• Track tasks and progress within JIRA.
  
  
  

• Develop software adhering to project plans, deadlines, and coding standards.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, maintainable systems using efficient and reusable code according to best practices.
• Use version control effectively and according to best practices, as well as backing up other work according to company standards.
• Prepare and maintain testing environments, including examples and instructions.
• Conduct initial testing and assist in developing testing plans.
• Implement and maintain automated tests and component libraries according to team practices.
• Analyse systems to identify root causes of issues within a system, develop workarounds, and implement permanent fixes.
• Deliver thoroughly tested and performance benchmarked work that meets functional requirements before deployment.
• Deploy changes to the production environment following established procedures.
• Implement and maintain DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code as applicable to the team.
• Maintain up to date and accurate code and system level documentation.
  
  
  

• Provide clear, timely, and efficient updates on project status, progress, risks, and potential problems to the team lead.
• Prepare reports, manuals, and other documentation related to software status, operation, and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate system and product change logs, release notes and notifications to other teams, according to company standards and team practices.
• Offer insights and feedback on queries regarding relevant projects.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, by being available on appropriate communication channels with timeous, well articulated responses.
  
  
  

• Take ownership of projects.
• Actively participate in peer code reviews, discuss best practices, and contribute innovative ideas to projects.
• Collaborate with the team to solve problems and ensure successful project delivery - on time and as speced.
• Contribute to the development of fellow team members through knowledge sharing and promoting best practices.
  
  
  

• Deliver high-quality products that meet specifications, user requirements, best practices, deadlines, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, CE, ISO).
• Apply knowledge of the Quality Management System guidelines and its relevant processes to ensure quality and SOC2 compliance in medical device and other software.
• Ensure all testing adheres to defined specifications.
• Contribute to safeguarding information and data in accordance with company policies.
• Keep all supporting documents up to date.
  

Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

Our mission is great open source

It is our mission to make open source software available to people everywhere. We create world-renowned software, impacting the lives of millions of people every day.

The web team works in a multi-disciplinary environment with visual designers, UX designers and other developers to bring exciting new web projects to life. We help and learn from each other and constantly strive to improve both our work and our processes.

Required skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications
• A strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript
• Experience with Javascript components libraries
• Experience with TypeScript
• Experience with responsive user interfaces for a wide range of devices and browsers
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Awareness of SEO best practice
• Consideration of accessibility in all aspects of your work
• A strong understanding of web performance in complex user interfaces
• Ability to interact with UX, designers and server-side developers
• Curiosity about technology and a thirst to learn
• Based in EMEA timezones (Europe, the Middle East and Africa)
• University degree or equivalent education
  
  

• Familiarity with Linux desktop technologies
• Server-side languages, such as Python or NodeJS
• Experience working on a large scale React (with TypeScript) project
• A history of open source contributions
• Relevant work experience
  
  

• You'll create high fidelity websites and web apps using the latest incarnations of HTML, CSS (SCSS) and Javascript (React and TypeScript)
• You'll help maintain existing projects including updating content and adding new pages
• You'll manage incoming requests for updates and liaise with or delegate to other people as necessary
• You'll ensure the standard of our output remains high and consistent across our whole product portfolio
• You'll ensure new pages are published according to specification and in compliance with our web style guide
• You'll participate in and contribute to our living style guide, Vanilla Framework.
• Work closely with UX designers and visual designers to implement exemplary user experiences.
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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It is our mission to make open source software available to people everywhere. We create world-renowned software, impacting the lives of millions of people every day.

The web team works in a multi-disciplinary environment with visual designers, UX designers and other developers to bring exciting new web projects to life. We help and learn from each other and constantly strive to improve both our work and our processes.

• Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications
• Experience with TypeScript
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Awareness of SEO best practice
• Consideration of accessibility in all aspects of your work
• A strong understanding of web performance in complex user interfaces
• Ability to interact with UX, designers and server-side developers
• Curiosity about technology and a thirst to learn
• Based in EMEA timezones (Europe, the Middle East and Africa)
• University degree or equivalent education

• Familiarity with Linux desktop technologies
• Server-side languages, such as Python or NodeJS
• Experience working on a large scale React (with TypeScript) project
• A history of open source contributions

We want a Web Developer who loves what they do. You are passionate about web standards and keep abreast of new developments in our industry. You always look for opportunities to improve your skills. You like to show off what you’re working on and also learn from others. You have strong attention to detail and value the design of a product as much as you value the code. You have strong communication skills and maybe even blog once in a while. You’re aware of the latest CSS techniques but also know the limitations that developing for a broad audience can bring - actually, you embrace the challenge.

• You’ll help maintain existing projects including updating content and adding new pages
• You’ll manage incoming requests for updates and liaise with or delegate to other people as necessary
• You’ll ensure the standard of our output remains high and consistent across our whole product portfolio
• You’ll ensure new pages are published according to specification and in compliance with our web style guide
• You’ll participate in and contribute to our living style guide, Vanilla Framework.
• Work closely with UX designers and visual designers to implement exemplary user experiences.

• An opportunity to help shape a company and products with a strong influence in the open source community
• An inclusive work environment within a team of friendly people with a broad range of skill sets, from UX designers to copywriters

• Experience with translating UI & UX designs into HTML, CSS and JavaScript websites using React, with a focus on user experience and usability.
• Use sound development practices to build a solid product while iterating quickly.

• Angular
• js
• HTML
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• RESTful APIs
• CSS
• Git
• Have an excellent sense of design and attention to detail
• Automated testing (Unit, Integration, End to end) e.g. Cypress, Jest)
• Code architecture and best practices
• CMS's (Content Management Systems) e.g. Strapi CMS

• js
• Tailwind CSS
• SCSS
• State management libraries

• Collaborate in the application lifecycle (planning, design, development, deployment, maintenance) collaborating with stakeholders for requirements.
• Continuously research and evaluate new technologies to optimize development efficiency.
• Plan and design well-structured, reusable application architecture.
• Implement and develop according to best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable systems.
• Participate in project planning by providing estimates, contributing to requirement documentation, and assisting with work breakdown structures.
• Participate in user story creation, estimation, and work plan development, ensuring clear communication of requirements.
• Effectively prioritise, and manage dependencies to ensure timely completion, and switch contexts effectively when the need arises.
• Collaborate effectively with development teams to solve problems, make recommendations, and discuss best practices.
• Proactively identify and mitigate code related risks, adapting as needed.
• Track tasks and progress within JIRA.

• Develop software adhering to project plans, deadlines, and coding standards.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, maintainable systems using efficient and reusable code according to best practices.
• Use version control effectively and according to best practices, as well as backing up other work according to company standards.
• Prepare and maintain testing environments, including examples and instructions.
• Conduct initial testing and assist in developing testing plans.
• Implement and maintain automated tests and component libraries according to team practices.
• Analyse systems to identify root causes of issues within a system, develop workarounds, and implement permanent fixes.
• Deliver thoroughly tested and performance benchmarked work that meets functional requirements before deployment.
• Deploy changes to the production environment following established procedures.
• Implement and maintain DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code as applicable to the team.
• Maintain up to date and accurate code and system level documentation.

• Provide clear, timely, and efficient updates on project status, progress, risks, and potential problems to the team lead.
• Prepare reports, manuals, and other documentation related to software status, operation, and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate system and product change logs, release notes and notifications to other teams, according to company standards and team practices.
• Offer insights and feedback on queries regarding relevant projects.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, by being available on appropriate communication channels with timeous, well-articulated responses.

• Take ownership of projects.
• Actively participate in peer code reviews, discuss best practices, and contribute innovative ideas to projects.
• Collaborate with the team to solve problems and ensure successful project delivery - on time and as spaced.
• Contribute to the development of fellow team members through knowledge sharing and promoting best practices.

• Deliver high-quality products that meet specifications, user requirements, best practices, deadlines, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, CE, ISO).
• Apply knowledge of the Quality Management System guidelines and its relevant processes to ensure quality and SOC2 compliance in device and other software.
• Ensure all testing adheres to defined specifications.
• Contribute to safeguarding information and data in accordance with company policies.
• Keep all supporting documents up to date.