Senior React Engineer – Digital Applications

Simplify HR • Professional Services • Human Resources • JavaScript • TypeScript • 9 days ago

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≈ $26k – $64k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (South Africa)

Seniority

Senior

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026.

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Simplify HR

Founded in 2017, Simplify.hr is a recruitment technology and HR software company specializing in cloud-based applicant tracking systems (ATS) and talent acquisition management. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, the company operates within the Naspers technology network. Through its multi-channel job distribution tools, digital onboarding workflows, candidate relationship management systems, and automated hiring pipelines, it enables enterprises and employers to streamline talent acquisition and optimize recruitment processes.

simplify.hr • HQ: Cape Town, South Africa • Software • Recruiting Software & ATS • Professional Services • Human Resources • Est. 2000

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Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is looking for an experienced Senior React Engineer to support a large-scale digital transformation programme.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and enhancing modern digital applications, working closely with product, business, architecture and backend teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain modern digital applications using React.
Translate functional and technical requirements into high-quality software solutions.
Build responsive, scalable and maintainable front-end applications.
Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and backend services.
Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product teams, Architects and Backend Engineers.
Participate in Agile development and delivery processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation and development standards.
Support integration and end-to-end delivery across digital channels.
Ensure solutions comply with applicable enterprise security, development and architecture standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices and delivery processes.
Support the transition of solutions into production.

Requirements

Strong commercial experience in React development.
Proven experience delivering digital applications within a large enterprise environment.
Strong JavaScript/TypeScript development experience.
Experience integrating applications with REST APIs and backend services.
Strong understanding of front-end development principles and modern application architecture.
Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
Experience with CI/CD and modern software development practices.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good understanding of enterprise development, security and quality standards.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Advantageous Experience

Experience within financial services, banking or insurance.
Mobile or digital application delivery.
Experience working with Java/backend services.
API-led integration.
Event-driven architecture.
Azure Platform Services.
Real-time digital applications.
Experience working on large-scale digital transformation programmes.

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