[Hiring] Web Frontend Engineer @Takealot Group

Role Description

Join our web development team responsible for maintaining and developing multiple production applications using modern Angular and SvelteKit.

• Write performant, optimized code that scales with our growing user base.
• Contribute to automated testing efforts to reduce regression bugs and improve coverage.
• Participate in (and invite!) code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, UX Designers, and QA teams on feature delivery.
• Debug complex issues across the frontend/backend boundary.
• Deploy features through our CI/CD pipeline (QA → Pre-Production → Production).
• Leverage AI tools (LLMs, GitHub Copilot, custom agents) to accelerate development and help shape our shift toward AI-assisted workflows.
• Help establish development processes that stick - particularly around code review.
• Provide accurate estimates and deliver on commitments.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-4 years of focused, continuous experience in JavaScript or similar languages.

Requirements

• JavaScript fundamentals - Strong grasp of modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• TypeScript - Adding well-defined types; understanding that well-typed code helps everyone who works with it later.
• Node.js - Backend experience (we use it in all our websites).
• CSS mastery - Understanding how CSS works, using defined selectors appropriately, and avoiding unnecessary classes.
• DOM understanding - How events traverse, how the browser works.
• API integration - Understanding CORS, debugging failed requests, and identifying whether issues are frontend or backend.
• Testing philosophy - Understanding why to write tests, what to test, and which type of test to write.
• Git proficiency - Making decisions that avoid difficult conflicts, understanding branching strategies like Gitflow.
• Performance optimization - Writing optimized, performant code as a default practice.
• Responsive design - Understanding and implementing responsive layouts.
• AI collaboration - Ability to converse effectively with LLMs and leverage AI tools in development.
• Estimation skills - Understanding the importance of good estimates and the ability to provide them.

Benefits

• Market-related, Total Remuneration Package with full flexibility according to your needs.
• No stuffy offices or siloed work environments; collaborative culture.
• Remote working options available.
• Mentorship programme to learn from industry leaders.
• Access to global industry leaders and online learning resources.
• Regular social events and out-of-office activities.
• Birthday leave - enjoy your day off.
• Work with the latest tech and tools.
• Confidential counselling, legal support, and financial guidance available.
• Free parking.

Company Description

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.