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Software Engineer (JavaScript & REACT)

Red Panda
May 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Cape Town, City of Cape Town, South Africa

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

The purpose of this Intermediate Software Engineer role is to develop, test and maintain software applications. The role particularly focuses on front-end programming using JavaScript and REACT. 

JOB SPECIFICATION 

Key Roles & Responsibilities 

  • Front-end coding
  • Complying with code standards (OOP)
  • Conducting accurate estimations
  • Working with estimation tolerance
  • Tracking and logging accurately in line with delivery
  • Flag and raise delivery blockers
  • Code reviews
  • Debugging
  • Test driven software development

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: 

Mandatory technical skills requied to do the job: 

  • Main Programming Languages (JavaScript/ React)
  • Web Technology
  • Containerization advantageous
  • Experience with overall solution design and documentation
  • Experience with designing, building and integrating APIs
  • Experience with designing and building databases (mysql, Postgres, SQL server)
  • Experience with JSON and XML
  • CI/CD
  • Testing Framework (Unit and Integration Testing)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum of 4 to 6 years’ relevant experience
  • An IT Diploma/Degree is advantageous
  • Retail industry experience is advantageous