[Hiring] Web Frontend Engineer @takealot.com

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.
• Strong grasp of modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Adding well-defined types in TypeScript.
• Backend experience with Node.js.
• Mastery of CSS and understanding how it works.
• Understanding of DOM events and browser functionality.
• API integration knowledge, including CORS and debugging requests.
• Understanding of testing philosophy and types of tests to write.
• Proficiency in Git and understanding branching strategies.
• Performance optimization as a default practice.
• Responsive design implementation.
• Ability to converse effectively with LLMs and leverage AI tools in development.
• Understanding the importance of good estimates.

Requirements

• Experience with modern Angular or SvelteKit (or genuine interest in learning them).
• Experience with Express.js or similar Node frameworks.
• Basic understanding of Docker concepts.
• Understanding of web services and HTTP requests.
• Knowledge of Playwright or Selenium for E2E testing.
• Team-oriented and proactive in inviting peers to review code.
• Quality-focused, keeping overall team output in mind.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of gRPC / Protocol Buffers.
• GitHub Actions knowledge.
• AWS services experience (S3, ECR, CloudFront, etc.).
• Practice of Test-Driven Development (TDD).

Benefits

• Market-related Total Remuneration Package with full flexibility.
• Open work environment without stuffy offices.
• Remote working options available.
• Mentorship programme to learn from industry leaders.
• Access to Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning resources.
• Regular social events and out-of-office activities.
• Birthday leave for a day off on your special day.
• Latest tech tools and setup preferences.
• Confidential counselling, legal support, and financial guidance available.
• Free parking available.