Front-End Software Engineer at Capitec Bank Stellenbosch

Join Our Team as a Front-End Software Engineer at Capitec Bank

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA | Capitec Bank Ltd

We’re looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual who shares our passion for service in the banking industry. If you’re ready to join a journey to become the best bank in the world, we want to hear from you.

At Capitec, we appoint motivated people for their potential and are always looking for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company culture is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to building a brand that we are proud of and that earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re so much more. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through a simplified, accessible, and affordable experience. By helping our clients manage their finances better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we live up to our CEO values in every situation: we always put the Client first, act with Energy, and take Ownership. Our Employee Value Proposition offers every team member growth opportunities, a cohesive team environment, and excellent employee benefits. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About the Role

As a Front-End Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in Capitec’s large-scale app redesign project. You’ll shape how millions of users experience our mobile and web platforms. You’ll collaborate with a cross-functional product team to translate UI/UX designs into clean, efficient, and scalable code. This role offers the opportunity to move from legacy technologies to a modern front-end stack, including React and Material UI, while building component libraries using Storybook. You’ll be part of an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the heart of how we work.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

• 5–7 years of experience in front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong experience with React (and ideally Material UI).
• Familiarity with component-driven development (e.g., Storybook).
• Understanding of accessibility standards (ARIA labels, semantic HTML).
• Responsive design and performance optimization skills.
• Experience working in Agile delivery teams.
• Bonus: Exposure to Kendo UI is advantageous but not required.

Purpose of the Role

The Level II Software Engineer is an integral part of a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and operation. At this level, you will support and collaborate with other Software Engineers, actively participating in problem-solving and contributing to the success of projects. As a Front-end Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in building solutions that create great client experiences for mobile and web applications, with a focus on intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.

Education & Skills

• Minimum Education: Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational.
• Preferred Education: A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology.
• Skills: Analytical, detail-oriented, with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record.
• Capitec is committed to diversity, and all appointments will support our employment equity goals where feasible.

Ready to Apply?

To apply for this position, please follow these steps:

1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!
2. Once you have completed the assessment, finalize your application by clicking the “Apply” button below.