276 Javascript jobs in Cape Town

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WRITE well designed, testable, efficient code by using best Software Development practices as the next Software Engineer sought to join the team of a dynamic Digital Transformation Specialist. You will develop systems according to scoping document, integrate data from various Backend services and databases while producing wireframes and mockups when required and utilising the Microsoft Azure platform to create databases, tables, queries & optimizations. The ideal candidate will require a suitable tertiary qualification with 4 years’ experience in web technologies HTML, CSS and JavaScript including experience with Azure, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 products and UX and Design.

• Develop systems according to scoping document.
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling the build.
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best Software Development practices.
• Integrate data from various Backend services and databases.
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs.
• Create and maintain software documentation.
• Assist with support on existing and newly built systems.
• Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures for testing including Regression Testing.
• Analyse test results and bug fixing.
• Utilise best practices and standards when designing elements.
• Produce wireframes and mockups when required.
• Support existing tools by investigating user issues, recommending fixes and implementing solutions.
• Integrate and enhance existing tools using design elements.
• Utilise the Microsoft Azure platform to create databases | tables | queries and optimizations.
• Utilise the Microsoft Azure platform to create automations and integration points using logic apps between databases and Frontend web apps.
• Support and assist the team when required.
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities.

Qualifications –

• Relevant tertiary education.

Experience/Skills -

• 4 Years experience in web technologies, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Proven HTML/CSS/AJAX/Javascript (jQuery) coding experience.
• Visual Studio code experience.
• Experience of the SDLC.
• Experience with a responsive design for desktop/mobile.
• Experienced with utilising SharePoint & Microsoft 365 products.
• UX and Design experience.

• Takes initiative.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Quality and detail orientated.
• Focused.
• Planning and organising skills.
• High levels of responsibility and ownership.
• Ability to execute and deliver.
• Team player.

Forget everything you think you know about banking. We are here to play by the rules—we’re flipping the script and building the future of finance from the ground up.

And we need you, a brilliant Full Stack Software Engineer , to help us craft digital experiences that are fast, fresh, and a little bit funky

Requirements:

• Grade 12 National Certificate (Minimum)
• AWS Certified
• 10+ years’ proven experience in both front- and back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language). Experience with modern front-end and back-end frameworks and technologies
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with AWS
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with Amazon Connect (Preferred)
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, web frameworks e.g. ReactJS
• Expertise in working with RESTful APIs and GraphQL
• Experience with OAUTH2 and JWT authentication for secure API interactions.
• Experience with CSS (or CSS frameworks)
• Database design, optimisation and experience e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Microservices Architecture (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• EC2, S3, RDS, Lambada, API Gateway, IAM, SNS and CloudWatch
• Firm Understanding of CI/CD
• Strong experience with Git, including branching strategies, merge and pull requests

Reference Number for this position is GZ60776 which is a permanent hybrid position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company salary of R1.4m Per Annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

Are you a Full stack wizard who’s tired of boring banking tech? Ready to shake up finance with clean code, bold ideas, and modern tools? Well, we are calling and we’re not your typical bank. We’re about simplicity, people, and building solutions that matter.

We're on the hunt for a Full stack Software Engineer who knows their way around the frontend, backend, cloud, and everything in between.

Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (Preferred)
• Grade 12 National Certificate (Minimum)AWS Certified
• 7+ years’ proven experience in both front- and back-end software development,

    project delivery and implementation (in relevant development

technologies/language). Experience with modern front-end and back-end     frameworks and technologies

• Demonstrable hands-on experience with AWS
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with Amazon Connect (Preferred)
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, web frameworks e.g. ReactJS
• Experience with CSS (or CSS Frameworks)
• Basic familiarity with REST API’s
• Database design, optimisation and experience e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Microservices Architecture (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• EC2, S3, RDS, Lambada, API Gateway, IAM, SNS and CloudWatch
• Firm Understanding of CI/CD

Reference Number for this position is GZ60775 which is a permanent hybrid position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company salary of R1.0m PA negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

Forget everything you think you know about banking. We are here to play by the  rules—we’re flipping the script and building the future of finance from the ground up.

And we need you, a brilliant Full stack Software Engineer , to help us craft digital experiences that are fast, fresh, and a little bit funky.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 National Certificate (Minimum)
• AWS Certified
• 10+ years’ proven experience in both front- and back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language). Experience with modern front-end and back-end frameworks and technologies
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with AWS
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with Amazon Connect (Preferred)
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, web frameworks e.g. ReactJS
• Expertise in working with RESTful APIs and GraphQL
• Experience with OAUTH2 and JWT authentication for secure API interactions.
• Experience with CSS (or CSS frameworks)
• Database design, optimisation and experience e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Microservices Architecture (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• EC2, S3, RDS, Lambada, API Gateway, IAM, SNS and CloudWatch
• Firm Understanding of CI/CD
• Strong experience with Git, including branching strategies, merge and pull requests

Reference number for this position is GZ60776 which is a permanent hybrid position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company salary of R1.4m Per Annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

Lead Developer (JavaScript) – Woodstock, Cape Town.

Cape Town – Office-Based | Exciting PropTech Opportunity | Includes UK Travel.

Seasoned JavaScript lead developer ready to take the lead in building cutting-edge technology to spearhead our next-generation platforms for the property sector.

As the first hire in our new South Africa engineering team, you’ll be the sole technical lead on the ground, working independently at first while onboarding with our UK-based external developers.

This pivotal role will see you take full ownership of projects end-to-end, and over time, help shape and grow the Cape Town engineering team, setting the technical standards that scale.

Work in a small, agile environwhere your decisions have direct impact, while collaborating with our UK product and tech leads on an ambitious proptech roadmap.

• Deep JavaScript expertise – React/Redux essential; Vue.js or Angular a plus.
• Strong background in PHP & Laravel (or Python/Django, Node.js).
• Proven leadership experience in small teams or solo development.
• Comprehensive AWS DevOps skills: CI/CD, Terraform/CloudFormation, scalable infrastructure design, and AWS security best practices.
• Monitoring, logging, and alerting (CloudWatch mastery) to ensure top performance.
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning experience.
• RESTful API design & integration.
• Git (GitHub/Bitbucket).
• Modern, scalable CSS (SASS, CSS Modules).
• Database experience (MySQL via AWS RDS).
• Mobile development (React Native, iOS/Android) a bonus.
• Willingness to travel to the UK (including an extended onboarding period).
• Excellent communicator, proactive problem-solver, and team builder.

• Lead development of our Laravel + React web app from concept through deployment.
• Own and optimise our AWS infrastructure and DevOps pipelines, ensuring security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership across web and mobile platforms (supporting our React Native iOS app when needed).
• Establish coding standards and best practices; lead technical decision-making.
• Produce clear, maintainable technical documentation.
• Collaborate with UK IT Lead to define product strategy and technical roadmaps.
• Take ownership of strategic projects from day one, such as reviewing PHP and Laravel versioning to ensure long-term stability, security, and upgrade readiness.

This is more than just a development role — it’s an opportunity to lead innovation in the proptech space with a company that’s redefining how property marketing works. You’ll be part of a dynamic, international team that has been established in South Africa for over 20 years, and now you’ll help build the foundation of our new Cape Town engineering hub.

JavaScript Front-End Consultant required in Cape Town.

The Front-End Consultant will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing user-facing solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.

The role requires strong technical proficiency, a keen eye for design and usability, and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and responsive front-end applications using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Implement modern UI frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js to create interactive and dynamic user interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and business analysts to translate requirements into efficient, maintainable code.
• Optimise applications for maximum performance, speed, and scalability.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and adherence to accessibility standards.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to maintain high code quality.
• Contribute to front-end architecture decisions and best practices.
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving application issues.
• Stay current with emerging front-end technologies and trends to recommend improvements and innovative solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3–8 years of hands‑on experience in front‑end development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proven experience in at least one major JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and asynchronous programming.
• Solid understanding of responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and performance optimisation.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
• Exposure to build tools such as Webpack, Vite, or npm scripts.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working within Scrum or Kanban teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with TypeScript.
• Familiarity with UI component libraries (e.g., Material UI, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS).
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Playwright).
• Basic understanding of back-end integration (Node.js or APIs).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based environments.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and a passion for clean, maintainable code.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and project requirements.

The Front-End Consultant will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing user-facing solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries. The role requires strong technical proficiency, a keen eye for design and usability, and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and responsive front-end applications using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Implement modern UI frameworks such as React , Angular , or Vue.js to create interactive and dynamic user interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and business analysts to translate requirements into efficient, maintainable code.
• Optimise applications for maximum performance, speed, and scalability.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and adherence to accessibility standards.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to maintain high code quality.
• Contribute to front-end architecture decisions and best practices.
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving application issues.
• Stay current with emerging front-end technologies and trends to recommend improvements and innovative solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3–8 years of hands-on experience in front-end development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) , HTML5 , and CSS3 .
• Proven experience in at least one major JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with RESTful APIs , JSON , and asynchronous programming .
• Solid understanding of responsive design , cross-browser compatibility , and performance optimisation .
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
• Exposure to build tools such as Webpack, Vite, or npm scripts.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working within Scrum or Kanban teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with TypeScript .
• Familiarity with UI component libraries (e.g., Material UI, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS).
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Playwright).
• Basic understanding of back-end integration (Node.js or APIs).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and a passion for clean, maintainable code.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and project requirements.

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