Junior Frontend Developer

Legend Holding Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified enterprise in Dubai is seeking a Jr. Frontend Developer with a passion for building modern and SEO-optimized user interfaces using React and Next.js. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of UI/UX design and should be comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Successful applicants will possess 2-3 years of frontend development experience and be familiar with various animation and backend integration techniques.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in frontend development.
• Proficient in React.js, Next.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Strong experience with SCSS/SASS and structured CSS architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, high-performance frontend interfaces using React.js and Next.js.
• Convert design mock-ups into interactive, pixel-perfect web pages.
• Integrate REST APIs and collaborate with backend developers.

Skills

Frontend development

React.js

Next.js

JavaScript (ES6+)

TypeScript

SEO principles

UI/UX fundamentals

Tools

Framer Motion

GSAP

Three.js

Tailwind CSS

Bootstrap

Node.js

Job description

About us:

Legend Holding Group is a diversified enterprise headquartered in Dubai, operating across the Middle east and African region. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, the group manages a growing portfolio of companies in automotive, trading, energy, Travel and Tourism and mobility services.

Rooted in Loyalty, Excellence, and Progress, we lead with innovation and technology to seamlessly connect the physical and digital worlds.

Our goal is to become a leader in intelligent, data-driven solutions because Together We Grow.

Overview:

We are looking for a Jr. Frontend Developer with 2 years of experience who is passionate about building modern, animated, SEO-optimized user interfaces using React and Next.js. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of UI/UX design, frontend animations, and internationalization (i18n) for multilingual websites. Experience or interest in integrating 3D interactive models and a working knowledge of Node.js backend integration is also expected.

This is a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality, user-friendly web applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop responsive, high-performance frontend interfaces using React.js and Next.js.
• Convert design mock-ups into interactive, pixel-perfect web pages.
• Implement smooth animations and transitions using animation libraries (e.g., Framer Motion, GSAP) and custom CSS/SCSS.
• Integrate REST APIs and collaborate with backend developers, occasionally contributing to Node.js logic.
• Embed and optimize 3D interactive models using tools like Three.js or React Three Fiber (R3F).
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility, responsiveness, and adherence to accessibility standards.
• Participate in code reviews, follow Git workflows, and work in Agile sprints.
• Stay current with frontend trends, tools, and performance optimization techniques.
• Build and maintain SEO-friendly applications using features such as:

-Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), and Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)

-Proper use of meta tags, Open Graph tags, canonical tags, robots.txt, and sitemap.xml

-Implementation of structured data (JSON-LD) for rich results

-Semantic HTML and accessible ARIA roles

-Develop multilingual pages with internationalization (i18n) support and dynamic language switching.

Who Fits the Legend’s Seat

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in frontend development.
• Proficient in React.js, Next.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Strong experience with SCSS/SASS and structured CSS architecture.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and hands-on implementation in Next.js.
• Experience or interest in 3D web rendering (Three.js, React Three Fiber or similar).
• Familiarity or interest with Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, and custom CSS styling.
• Familiarity or understanding of UI/UX fundamentals, responsive design, and web accessibility (WCAG).
• Hands-on experience with animation libraries like Framer Motion or GSAP.
• Basic knowledge of Node.js and API communication.
• Experience with Git, code versioning, and Agile methodology.
• Proficient in internationalization (i18n) and dynamic content translation workflows.
• Experience with Headless CMS platforms (e.g., Strapi, Contentful).
• Familiarity with SEO auditing tools (Google Search Console, Ahrefs, etc.).
• Understanding of Core Web Vitals and performance optimization techniques.
• Exposure to cookie consent handling, analytics, and marketing tag scripts.
• Experience with multi-region/multi-language setups and dynamic routing in Next.js.