Front-End Architect

Location: Hybrid – Cape Town or Johannesburg (Cape Town Preferred)

Employment Type: Full time

Industry: Technology Consulting

Waters Edge 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 Dev Ops 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.