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Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company. Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily. At Electrum, we are grounded in impact – designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in creating together – working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise making it safe – encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back empowered strong teams – hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness. When you join the Electrum team, you’ll get to: Be part of the entire journey — from the spark of an idea to the final product launch. Grow your skills through world-class training and hands-on learning every day. Receive mentorship and guidance from industry leaders who are invested in your success. Work in a dynamic, innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive. Tackle real-world customer challenges and see the impact of your work firsthand. Explore plenty of opportunities to grow your career and expand your expertise. Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment , contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects. The Role We’re looking for a Front-End Software Engineer to join our growing team at Electrum. In this role, you’ll design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications that power real-world financial transactions at scale. You’ll work across the full development lifecycle, from understanding requirements to building, testing, and deploying solutions while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful products in a fast-paced FinTech environment. Responsibilities Software Development Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications Write clean, efficient, and scalable code Analyse requirements and translate them into technical solutions Debug and enhance existing applications Ensure high-quality delivery through testing and QA practices Architecture & Technical Contribution Contribute to solution design and system architecture Produce clear and effective technical documentation Collaboration & Teamwork Work closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders Support and mentor team members where needed Build strong working relationships across teams Process & Delivery Follow and contribute to Electrum’s SDLC and engineering processes Participate in knowledge sharing and team initiatives Manage time effectively to meet delivery commitments Continuous Improvement Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices Proactively identify and suggest improvements to processes and systems Beneficial Experience Previous experience working in the Fintech industry. Built a front-end function from the ground up - stood up processes, tooling, and team culture in the early, ambiguous phase of a product or company, rather than inheriting a mature setup. Experience in Agile / Scrum methodologies. Requirements 2+ years experience working as a developer in a software development team Modern SPA framework fluency — React, Angular, or Vue (React preferred) Advanced JavaScript / TypeScript skills (required) Solid client-side state management Design-system & reusable component library know-how REST/GraphQL (optional) CI/CD with automated tests and linting Performance, security, and accessibility best practices Experience opera