Frontend Software Developer

Job Description

Contract (ie Perm/FTC/Part-Time): Full time, permanent

Team: Global Development Lab

Office Location: Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa

The role:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Frontend Developer to join our talented development team. As a Frontend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing visually appealing, user-friendly, and responsive web interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences.

You’ll participate in the problem definition and solution process with a diverse group of developers, designers, and business owners from around world.

What your day will look like:

• Support and develop new features in our Angular SPA
• Contribute to UI/UX design decisions.
• Explore ways to improve the speed and performance of our SPA
• Create clean, maintainable, well documented code
• Participating in code reviews of other developers on the team

The team:

The Fragomen Global Development Lab (GDL) is an innovation group within Fragomen focused on developing and supporting technology solutions targeting business travel, mobility, and cross border employment compliance.

What we are looking for:

Essential criteria:

• An expert in a modern JavaScript framework like Angular or React
• Experience with Tailwind CSS
• Experience with component-based development and working with tools like StoreBook.js
• Experience building and maintaining npm packages
• Experience in Git Repository branch management
• Excellent communication skills are essential
• Sound knowledge of the SDLC and CI/CD process
• Strong data analysis and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Preferred skills:

• Experience with hybrid mobile applications using tools like Cordova or Ionic preferred
• Experience in working with Capacitor or similar technologies is a plus

What we offer:

A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same. You will face interesting challenges, and will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people, where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce at Fragomen, and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities.

At Fragomen, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth. Our South Africa offerings include:

• Competitive Salary: We offer salaries that reflects your skills and experience
• Health and Wellness: Medical aid scheme, gap cover, employee assistance programme and free Headspace membership
• Protection and Security: Provident fund, group life insurance, funeral cover, disability and critical illness cover
• Time Away from Work: In addition to 20 days annual leave and public holidays, we birthday leave, study leave and enhanced maternity leave
• Professional Development: Access to our e-learning platform, mentoring schemes and training bursaries (where applicable)
• Hybrid Work Arrangements: The Firm operates a global hybrid working policy which supports flexibility. Depending on your role, you can agree with your manager a minimum of two days per week working in your local office. Flexibility is important, and additional days in the office may be required based on your role, and / or team and business need.

What to expect:

• Once you have submitted your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your skills and experience. If these match the requirements of the position, a member of our team will contact you to schedule an initial phone call.
• If shortlisted, you will be invited to participate in our interview process, which will consist of at least two stages, one of which will be conducted in-person. Depending on the role, you may also be required to complete a written assessment.
• After the interviews, we will carefully evaluate all candidates and make our final decision. You will be notified of the outcome and feedback will be provided.
• At Fragomen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace for all applicants and employees. If you require any specific accommodations or support during the interview process, please let us know, and we will consider what reasonable adjustments are possible to meet your needs

Who we are:

At Fragomen, we are more than a global immigration services provider – we are pioneers shaping the future of mobility. With a passion for navigating the complexities of immigration, we help individuals and businesses transcend borders, unlocking opportunities around the world. As a diverse, forward-thinking, global business, we combine deep expertise with innovative technology to craft solutions that not only simplify the immigration process but also drive strategic success for our clients. Whether it is assisting multinational companies or helping people start new chapters in their lives, we are driven by the belief that global movement is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities.

We are proud of our team spirit, and we like to reflect this in the way that we work and everything we do. Our Responsible Business Practices (“RBP”) prioritise Fragomen’s social responsibility through a cohesive strategy covering five key focus areas of Wellbeing, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CSR, Pro Bono and Sustainability. Our RBP initiatives offer great opportunities for everyone at Fragomen to feel included, get involved and shape thoughtful initiatives and activities. For more information, please visit our website - https://www.fragomen.com/about/responsible-business-practices.html

Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.