Job Description

📍 Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid)
🏢 Company: IDR Group
💼 Work Model: Hybrid (Core in-office hours: 10:00 – 15:00)

🚀 About IDR Group

IDR Group is a dynamic fintech company on a mission to become the trusted hub of the private markets. By connecting fund managers and investors globally through cutting-edge technology, IDR is transforming the private markets investor journey with a universally compliant single access token.

The company thrives on challenging norms, connecting systems and people, and committing to best practices — all within a collaborative and inclusive culture.

🎯 Role Overview

As a Senior Frontend Developer, you will lead frontend development initiatives while actively mentoring engineers and shaping best practices.

You’ll work across a modern tech stack that includes:

• React
• Angular
• .NET
• SQL
• Microsoft Azure (cloud hosting)

This role involves both:

• Building new services using React
• Supporting and enhancing existing Angular systems

🛠 Key Responsibilities

👨‍💻 Technical Leadership

• Mentor developers and promote engineering best practices
• Drive adoption of advanced frontend technologies and methodologies
• Lead frontend architectural decisions

💻 Development & Optimization

• Design, develop, and optimize web applications using React and Angular
• Ensure responsiveness and cross-platform performance
• Maintain high code quality and scalability

🧪 Quality & Testing

• Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Write robust unit and integration tests
• Deliver reliable, maintainable frontend systems

🤝 Collaboration

• Partner with architects and backend teams to design scalable solutions
• Work closely with UI/UX designers and product owners
• Participate in Agile processes (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)

✅ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in:
  • React
  • Angular
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
• Strong experience with:
  • TDD and testing frameworks
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Modern build tools
  • Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Knowledge of backend development
• Proven experience leading projects and mentoring teams
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

🌟 What Makes You a Great Fit

• You combine technical depth with leadership ability
• You are comfortable in a scaling, fast-moving environment
• You thrive in building systems while processes are evolving
• You’re excited about innovation in fintech and private markets

🎁 Benefits

• Fast-paced scale-up environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Great office culture
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Professional growth opportunities
• Agile development environment
• Mentorship from experienced industry developers