Remote Junior Front-End Developer

Client of Pulse Media NL; Dubai; Remote; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Job summary

Client of Pulse Media NL is seeking a Junior Front-End Developer to join a remote software development team. The role emphasizes building, updating, testing and maintaining user-friendly websites and web applications with guidance from senior developers.

The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge in HTML, CSS and JavaScript and a passion for learning modern front-end technologies. Previous professional experience is not required, with training and code reviews provided.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, organized and readable HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Skills

HTML basics

CSS basics

JavaScript basics

Responsive design

Browser dev tools

Problem solving

Communication

Remote work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Git

GitHub

VS Code

REST APIs

JSON

Figma

Bootstrap

Tailwind CSS

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated creative and detail-oriented Junior Front-End Developer to join our remote software development team. This entry-level position focuses on building, updating, testing and maintaining user-friendly websites and web applications. The successful candidate will collaborate with developers, designers and other team members to create responsive interfaces, implement visual designs, resolve basic technical issues and improve the overall user experience. The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, enjoys solving problems and is enthusiastic about learning modern front-end development technologies.

Previous professional software development experience is not required. Training, mentorship, code reviews and ongoing technical guidance will be provided. Recent graduates, self-taught developers, coding bootcamp graduates and career changers are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Front-End Website Development

• Assist with developing and maintaining websites and web applications
• Write clean, organized and readable HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Build reusable user-interface elements under the guidance of senior developers
• Convert approved design mockups into functional web pages
• Implement navigation menus, forms, buttons and interactive components
• Update existing pages and features according to project requirements
• Follow established coding standards and development practices
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed development tasks

Responsive Web Design

• Develop layouts that adapt to desktop, tablet and mobile screens
• Apply responsive design techniques using CSS and modern layout tools
• Test interfaces across different screen sizes and browsers
• Identify and correct basic layout, alignment and styling issues
• Support consistent visual presentation across web pages
• Collaborate with designers to implement approved design specifications
• Help maintain accessible and user-friendly interfaces

JavaScript amp Interactive Features

• Assist with implementing interactive website functionality
• Write and update JavaScript for basic front-end features
• Work with forms, events and dynamic page content
• Support basic client-side data validation
• Identify and resolve simple JavaScript errors
• Learn to integrate front-end components with approved APIs
• Follow established practices for readable and maintainable code

Front-End Frameworks amp Libraries

• Assist with developing features using frameworks or libraries such as React, Vue or Angular depending on project requirements
• Learn component-based development and reusable interface patterns
• Support updates to existing application components
• Follow established project structures and coding conventions
• Participate in guided technical tasks and collaborative development
• Apply feedback from senior developers and code reviews

Testing amp Debugging

• Test websites and applications for functionality and usability
• Identify visual defects, broken links and basic functionality issues
• Use browser developer tools to investigate front-end errors
• Assist with debugging HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Verify that completed changes meet assigned requirements
• Document issues and communicate findings to the development team
• Retest corrected features before submitting work for review

User Experience amp Accessibility

• Collaborate with designers to create clear and intuitive interfaces
• Support consistent typography, spacing, colors and layouts
• Follow established accessibility and usability guidelines
• Assist with improving navigation and content presentation
• Apply semantic HTML and basic accessibility practices
• Support improvements to page responsiveness and loading performance
• Consider user feedback when implementing approved interface changes

Version Control amp Development Workflow

• Use Git or other approved version-control tools
• Maintain organized code changes and descriptive commit messages
• Assist with creating and updating development branches
• Participate in pull requests and code reviews
• Follow established procedures for testing and submitting changes
• Maintain clear documentation of assigned tasks and updates
• Learn team development workflows and collaboration practices

Documentation amp Technical Support

• Maintain basic technical notes and development documentation
• Update task trackers and report progress on assigned features
• Assist with documenting interface components and code changes
• Review development instructions and project requirements
• Report technical issues or unclear requirements promptly
• Support routine website maintenance and content updates
• Complete additional development assignments under supervision

Remote Team Collaboration

• Communicate professionally through email, chat and virtual meetings
• Collaborate with developers, designers and project coordinators and other team members
• Participate in virtual standups, onboarding, training and code reviews
• Provide updates on assigned development tasks
• Ask questions when technical requirements are unclear
• Apply feedback to improve coding quality and problem-solving skills
• Work independently while meeting project deadlines and quality expectations

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Basic understanding of responsive web design. Familiarity with web browsers and browser developer tools. Ability to read, understand and modify basic front-end code. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Good written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to learn modern development tools and frameworks. Ability to follow technical instructions and coding standards. Basic understanding of website structure and user-interface design. Good organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently in a remote environment. Dependable and professional work habits. Reliable internet connection and suitable remote workspace. A computer science degree is not required. Candidates may demonstrate their technical knowledge through personal projects, coursework, coding bootcamps, online training or independent learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous professional development experience is not required.
• Familiarity with any of the following may be beneficial: React, Vue or Angular.
• Git and GitHub.
• TypeScript.
• CSS Flexbox and Grid.
• Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS.
• REST APIs and JSON.
• Figma or similar design tools.
• Basic web accessibility principles.
• Website performance optimization.
• Front-end testing tools.
• Visual Studio Code or similar code editors.
• Basic understanding of Agile development workflows.

Personal websites, GitHub repositories, coding exercises, academic assignments, freelance projects and open-source contributions may be considered relevant experience.

Skills & Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• HTML, CSS and JavaScript fundamentals.
• Responsive web development.
• Basic front-end debugging.
• User-interface implementation.
• Attention to visual and technical detail.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Basic version-control awareness.