Web Developer (Cape Town Based)
Blueion Support Services
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 17 December 2025

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Job Description

  1. Role Purpose

The Web Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality websites and web applications. This role ensures optimal performance, responsiveness, security, and scalability while delivering seamless user experiences aligned with business goals.

 

  1. Key Responsibilities

Development & Implementation

  • Develop mobile-first responsive, user-friendly web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
  • Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and integrations as required.
  • Convert UI/UX wireframes produced in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD etc into production-ready functional website components.
  • Maintain and optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability.

 

Technical Maintenance

  • Conduct regular website updates, security patches, and content changes.
  • Troubleshoot bugs, performance issues, and technical errors.
  • Implement SEO best practices and web accessibility standards.

 

Collaboration & Projects

  • Work closely with designers, product owners, and backend teams to deliver high-quality releases.
  • Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and technical discussions.
  • Provide technical input on project feasibility, timeline estimations, and architecture decisions.

 

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to development standards.
  • Apply secure coding practices and comply with data protection requirements.
  • Test and debug across multiple browsers, devices, and environments to ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

  • Strong proficiency in:
  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Typescript
  • React, Vue, Angular or similar frontend frameworks
  • js, PHP, Python, or equivalent backend technologies

 

  • Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and integrations.
  • Understanding of databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MS SQL).
  • Solid grasp of version control (Git) and other collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
  • Experience with CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal, or custom CMS).
  • Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud environments (advantageous).

 

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving ability.
  • Attention to detail and high coding quality.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
  • A desire to remain updated on UI/UX trends, front-end technologies, and emerging web design approaches.

 

  1. Qualifications & Experience
  • Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Development, Information Technology, or related field (advantageous).
  • 2–5 years of web development experience.
  • Demonstrated portfolio or GitHub showing previous development work.
  • Experience in agile methodologies (SCRUM/Kanban) is beneficial.