Junior to Mid-Level Developer (React + Next.js)

About the Job

We are a small, established tech agency based in Cape Town, building high-quality digital products since 2010. We specialise primarily in modern full-stack solutions and craft thoughtful, scalable software for a diverse range of clients.

We are looking for a Junior to Mid-Level Developer to join our growing team. This is a remote-first role, with preference given to candidates who are able to work in a hybrid capacity in Cape Town.

If you are passionate about frontend development, eager to grow your skills, and excited to work in a collaborative agency environment, we would love to hear from you.

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Role Overview

As a Developer, you will work closely with senior engineers, designers, and project managers to build and maintain modern web applications. You will contribute to both frontend and backend development, with a strong emphasis on React-based applications.

This role is ideal for someone early to mid-way through their career who wants hands-on experience across real-world projects while being supported by an experienced team.

Your level of ownership and responsibility will align with your experience:

• Junior developers will focus on implementing well-scoped features, learning best practices, and growing through mentorship.
• Mid-level developers will take ownership of larger features, contribute to architectural discussions, and help maintain code quality standards.

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The Team

You will join a close-knit team of developers and designers who value clean code, collaboration, and continuous learning. As a smaller agency, everyone has a voice and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to projects.

We work across multiple client engagements, which means exposure to a variety of industries, challenges, and technical stacks.

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Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain web applications using React and Next.js
• Develop responsive user interfaces using Tailwind CSS
• Contribute to backend development using Python and Django
• Collaborate with designers to implement pixel-accurate UI components
• Integrate APIs and third-party services
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
• Troubleshoot bugs and improve application performance
• Continuously learn and improve development practices

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Desired Qualifications & Competencies

• 1–4 years of professional or strong internship experience
• Solid understanding of JavaScript and modern frontend development
• Experience with React and Next.js
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS or similar utility-first CSS frameworks
• Working knowledge of Python and Django
• Understanding of REST APIs
• Basic knowledge of Git and collaborative workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team

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Additional Experience

• Experience working across multiple frontend frameworks
• Practical experience building production applications in React
• Exposure to component-based architecture
• Understanding of responsive design principles
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new frontend tools and libraries

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What Will Make You Stand Out?

• Personal projects or GitHub contributions
• Understanding of performance optimisation fundamentals and React best practices
• Interest in UI/UX and design systems
• Ability to take ownership of features end-to-end (appropriate to your level)
• Based in or willing to work hybrid in Cape Town

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What We Offer

• A supportive environment with strong mentorship
• Exposure to real client projects from day one
• Flexible remote work with hybrid opportunities in Cape Town
• A collaborative team culture with direct access to senior developers
• Opportunities to grow your technical skills across frontend and backend

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If you are excited to grow your career in a small, experienced agency where your work has real impact, we encourage you to apply using the form below.