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Senior Front-End Engineer

  • Cape Town
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Engineering IT
  • Reference: 165339

Apply before Jan 31 2026 | 19 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Weaver Fintech Ltd

Join an agile team at South Africa's fastest-growing fintech, where you'll work with disruptive payment solutions, AI adoption, and cutting-edge technology within PayJustNow and Finchoice. Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference—driving the next wave of financial inclusion and transforming how South Africans access payments, credit, and mobile services.



Role Overview
The absolute legend of an Engineer we're seeking will be responsible for working within the Engineering development team to deliver new initiatives, enhancements, and resolve live issues with a full understanding of the standard system development lifecycle and have a track record of delivering changes, enhancements, and new functionality.


As a Senior Front-End Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining high-performance, user-friendly IOS, Android and Web applications that deliver exceptional user experiences to our Customers and Merchants. You should have strong expertise in either React Native or Vue.js, building and deploying Android, iOS and Web apps, among other competencies.



The Team
The engineering team forms an integral part of the Weaver fintech business, collaborating with several departments and is responsible for the development and support of multiple systems, websites, applications, and mobile apps.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement scalable, responsive front-end architectures using React Native or Vue.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive and intuitive user experiences.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Optimize applications for maximum performance and scalability.
  • Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
  • Play an active role in code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices for yourself and the team as a collective.
  • Staying up to date with the latest information, whether it be coding practices, security standards or anything that can help your team be more successful.

Desired Qualifications & Competencies
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
Experience in a Fintech or other financial institution is desired. Experience working across multiple frontend frameworks
  • Vue.js with Capacitor for hybrid mobile/web.
  • React Native with Expo for mobile-first development.
  • Strong knowledge of TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and (S)CSS.
  • Familiarity with mobile build tooling and publishing workflows (App Store / PlayStore)
  • Experience with OTA delivery (e.g., CodePush/Expo updates/etc)
  • Backend integration: REST APIs, AWS, Firebase, Google Cloud Console.
  • Git-based workflows, CI/CD practices, and agile delivery.



What will make you stand out?
  • You have a proven track record as a quality front-end engineer for at least 5 years.
  • You’ve shipped full-stack features across mobile and web, with measurable user impact.
  • You have solid experience building and maintaining high-traffic Front-End systems.
  • You care deeply about polish, consistency, and user experience across devices.
  • You treat your code as a craft, continuously honing your craft and the outcomes of your work.
  • You value code readability, documentation, and mentoring teammates.
  • You are not afraid of teamwork; in fact, you encourage it.
What We Offer

We build our workplace on reciprocity and trust. Every team member commits to delivering their best work while supporting colleagues and customers alike. Strong, authentic relationships drive our success—we value transparency, equity, and the unique perspectives each person brings to our team.



Your Benefits & Growth
Flexible Work Environment – Hybrid working arrangements designed around your productivity and life balance.
Professional Development – Comprehensive support through coaching programs, skills training, and educational bursaries to accelerate your career.
Employee Wellness – Access to our CareConnect employee assistance program for holistic wellbeing support.
Modern Technology – Cutting-edge architectures and tools that maximise efficiency and minimise repetitive work.
Recognition & Celebration – We acknowledge your milestones and achievements throughout your journey with us.
Team Connection – Regular team socials and company-wide events that strengthen our relationships beyond work


In summary, we offer benefits and invest in your growth, valuing fairness, authenticity, and support. We celebrate differences as strengths and prioritise your development.



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