Senior Front-End Developer - UI/UX Focus

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Office in Kimberley

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer with a strong UI/UX focus to join a digital agency in Kimberley. The role blends office collaboration with remote work, and you will translate design mockups into responsive, high-quality interfaces.

You will work with designers and back-end developers to deliver impactful projects, applying expertise in modern front-end tech and best practices in a creative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/Web Design.
• 5+ years of front-end development experience.
• Strong UI/UX design principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with a modern framework (React, Vue, or Angular).
• Familiar with build tools and CSS preprocessors.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks.
• Translate UI/UX designs into functional, responsive web pages.
• Ensure feasibility of UI/UX designs across devices and browsers.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and performance.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and back-end developers.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Stay updated with front-end technologies and design trends.

Skills

UI/UX design

Frontend dev

Cross-browser

Git

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Web Design

Tools

Webpack

Babel

SASS/LESS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable recruitment consultancy, is seeking a talented Senior Front-End Developer with a strong focus on UI/UX to join an innovative digital agency. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for collaboration within the office and the flexibility of remote work, based in Kimberley, Northern Cape . You will be responsible for translating design mockups and wireframes into high-quality, responsive, and user-friendly web interfaces. The ideal candidate possesses a keen eye for design aesthetics, deep expertise in modern front-end technologies, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences. You will work closely with designers and back-end developers to bring digital products to life. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and grow your career in a creative and supportive environment in Kimberley .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into functional, responsive web pages.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance across various devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to refine user interface elements and ensure adherence to design principles.
• Work closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging front-end technologies and design trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in front-end development.
• Demonstrable experience in UI/UX design principles and best practices.
• Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Vue, Angular).
• Familiarity with front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and CSS preprocessors (e.g., SASS, LESS).
• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, suitable for a hybrid work environment.
• Previous experience in or recruiting for the Kimberley market is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
• Creative and collaborative work environment.
• Be part of an agency that values innovation and user-centric design.
• Convenient office location in Kimberley .