Senior JavaScript Engineer
The Legends AgencyCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
6000000 - 8400000 ZAR year
Full Time
About the Company
The Legends Agency is a leading Employer of Record (EOR) partner that enables global companies to build and manage high‑performing teams in South Africa. By connecting clients with top local talent and handling all payroll, compliance, and benefits administration, the firm delivers a seamless, cost‑effective hiring experience. Its full‑service approach—combining recruitment, payroll, and regulatory support—allows businesses to focus on core growth while the agency manages the intricacies of local workforce management. With a proven track record of reducing salary and social‑premium costs and providing skilled English‑speaking professionals, The Legends Agency stands out as the go‑to partner for companies looking to expand in the region.
Job Description
Join a product-led team pushing the limits of Next.js innovation and build cutting-edge digital products in Cape Town.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of JavaScript development experience in production environments
- Build and scale applications using Next.js (App Router and Pages Router)
- Develop reusable components and implement scalable design patterns
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers in React and Next.js
- Lead technical planning, architecture decisions, and technology evaluations
- Ensure high code quality through code reviews and testing best practices
- Collaborate closely with product managers and designers
- Contribute to internal tools, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment workflows
- Stay on the pulse of modern JS and React ecosystem developments