Senior Software Engineer (Frontend JavaScript, Customer-Facing)

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years of experience as a Front-End Developer specializing in advanced JavaScript coding. Candidates without the specified degree must have a minimum of 10 years of equivalent experience in advanced JavaScript development. Exceptional proficiency in writing plain JavaScript from the ground up. Strong understanding of JavaScript inheritance and advanced techniques. Proven experience in writing efficient front-end JavaScript code based on React.js. Advanced knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and other web technologies.

About the job

Takealot.com is at the forefront of e-commerce in South Africa, and we are seeking a skilled Senior Frontend Software Engineer specializing in JavaScript to elevate our customer-facing applications.

Join a vibrant and rapidly growing team that values creativity, hard work, and integrity!Are you ready to face new challenges?

Impact: Over 4 million satisfied customers shop on takealot.com and 2.7 million on Mr D. Show us your talents!
Growth: Collaborate with top industry experts and enhance your skills swiftly.
Career Advancement: Be a part of the expanding Takealot Group, where we prioritize internal promotions. This is your chance to grow!

Who is in our tech community?

This role reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Your mission, if you choose to accept it:

Design, develop, and enhance innovative features.
Identify and troubleshoot bugs and crashes.
Collaborate on brainstorming sessions for new ideas and concepts.
Engage with peers for design discussions, code reviews, and project estimations.
Implement advanced front-end JavaScript coding with a focus on performance, maintainability, and testability.
Create modules and components to build a cohesive and functional website.
Work in close partnership with designers, QA Analysts, and back-end developers, integrating with APIs through standardized methods.

About takealot.com

Takealot.com stands as South Africa's premier online shopping destination, dedicated to transforming the shopping experience through innovation and exceptional customer service. We thrive on a culture of agility and creativity, empowering our employees to make impactful contributions.

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