Cape Town City Centre: Front-End Architect

Location: Hybrid – Cape Town or Johannesburg (Cape Town Preferred) Employment Type: Full time Industry: Technology Consulting WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a company hiring for an experienced Front-End Architect to join a high-impact project in the consulting sector. If you’re passionate about front-end technology and comfortable working in this fast-paced, highly regulated industry, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead architectural direction on an exciting build. About the Role You’ll be stepping into a senior architecture role with end-to-end oversight of front-end design and implementation, helping shape the tech stack and development standards for a client-facing digital platform. This role requires a tech-savvy leader who can work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance front-end systems. You’ll be part of a collaborative consulting environment that blends innovation with execution. Key Responsibilities Design and own the front-end architecture for a major Gambling & Betting project Provide technical leadership across React, Angular, and Node.js implementations Collaborate with backend and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment Advocate for performance, scalability, and maintainability in all front-end decisions Mentor developers and contribute to technical best practices What You’ll Bring 10 years of front-end development and architecture experience Expertise in React and Angular frameworks Solid knowledge of Node.js and its role in front-end ecosystems Strong understanding of design patterns, state management, and CI/CD practices Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within hybrid teams Nice to Have Familiarity with other modern JavaScript frameworks or mobile-first design principles Experience in the Gambling & Betting industry Knowledge of containerisation or cloud-native architectures What’s On Offer Opportunity to lead architecture on a high-visibility project Hybrid working model with a preference for Cape Town-based candidates A contract role with strong potential for impact and further engagement Join a trusted consultancy environment that values innovation and autonomy Company Culture Our client is more than a consultancy – they’re a global community of innovators, craftsmen, and change-makers. They bring a “stepping stone” mindset: your growth and theirs go hand in hand. They operate around five core values that drive everything they do: Pioneer Spirit, Care, Trust, Performance, and Independence. Pioneer Spirit — Encouraging bold thinking and experimentation Care — Respect, diversity, and a balanced, supportive environment Trust — Autonomy, open dialogue, and empowered decision-making Performance — A commitment to excellence and real impact Independence — Flexible, adaptive, and self-directed operations You’ll be trusted from day one to contribute meaningfully, take initiative, and challenge the status quo – all within a culture that supports international collaboration and mobility. If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.