Senior Frontend Software Engineer - React.Js or Next.Js - Contractor
Mindera • South Africa
Posted: January 12, 2026
Job Description
Here at Mindera, we are continuously developing a fantastic team, and would love it for you to join us.
We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer who not only brings strong technical skills but also excels in team fit, communication, and collaboration.
You will be responsible for designing and building high-performance, secure, and scalable front-end solutions — with a strong focus on React and modern JavaScript to create seamless, isomorphic applications.
If you are approachable, communicate clearly, and enjoy working in a collaborative and positive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Here at Mindera, we are continuously developing a fantastic team, and would love it for you to join us. We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer who not only brings strong technical skills but also excels in team fit, communication, and collabor...- Soft Skills – Top Priority
- Clear and effective communication, able to express ideas and collaborate efficiently in a team.
- Strong English proficiency.
- Approachable and easy to work with, contributing to a positive team atmosphere.
- Team fit is key — we value people who are enjoyable to work with as much as technical skills.
- Technical Skills
- Strong experience in React.js (experience with Next.js is a plus).
- Experience working with Redux or similar state management tools.
- Familiarity with GraphQL and REST APIs.
- Solid skills in HTML5, CSS3, and CSS pre/post-processors (SASS, LESS, PostCSS).
- Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, and Enzyme.
- Knowledge of performance optimization, observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Core Web Vitals), SEO, and accessibility best practices.
- Varied tech experience is highly valued — exposure to different stacks and environments.
- Ways of working
- Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
- Passionate, self-driven, and comfortable working with little supervision.
Additional Content
Here at Mindera, we are continuously developing a fantastic team, and would love it for you to join us.
We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer who not only brings strong technical skills but also excels in team fit, communication, and collaboration.
You will be responsible for designing and building high-performance, secure, and scalable front-end solutions — with a strong focus on React and modern JavaScript to create seamless, isomorphic applications.
If you are approachable, communicate clearly, and enjoy working in a collaborative and positive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Here at Mindera, we are continuously developing a fantastic team, and would love it for you to join us. We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer who not only brings strong technical skills but also excels in team fit, communication, and collabor...- Soft Skills – Top Priority
- Clear and effective communication, able to express ideas and collaborate efficiently in a team.
- Strong English proficiency.
- Approachable and easy to work with, contributing to a positive team atmosphere.
- Team fit is key — we value people who are enjoyable to work with as much as technical skills.
- Technical Skills
- Strong experience in React.js (experience with Next.js is a plus).
- Experience working with Redux or similar state management tools.
- Familiarity with GraphQL and REST APIs.
- Solid skills in HTML5, CSS3, and CSS pre/post-processors (SASS, LESS, PostCSS).
- Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, and Enzyme.
- Knowledge of performance optimization, observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Core Web Vitals), SEO, and accessibility best practices.
- Varied tech experience is highly valued — exposure to different stacks and environments.
- Ways of working
- Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
- Passionate, self-driven, and comfortable working with little supervision.