Front - End Software Developer

Waxed Recruitment Estudy; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Pretoria is seeking a qualified Front-end Developer to create user-facing features for web applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and will collaborate with back-end developers to improve usability while ensuring a great user experience. This role requires a keen eye for design and a passion for emerging digital technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Front-end developer.
• Hands-on experience with markup languages.
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process.

Responsibilities

• Use markup languages like HTML to create user-friendly web pages.
• Maintain and improve website.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed.
• Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers.

Skills

JavaScript

CSS

jQuery

HTML

Browser testing and debugging

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

BSc degree in Computer Science

Tools

Adobe Suite

Photoshop

Job description

The Front-End Developer is responsible for developing new user-facing features, determining the structure and design of web pages, building reusable codes, optimizing page loading times, and using a variety of markup languages to create the web pages of the WHC digital solutions i.e. web and mobile applications.Job Brief : We are looking for a qualified Front-end developer to join our IT team.

You will be responsible for building the 'client-side' of our web applications.

You should be able to translate our company and customer needs into functional and appealing interactive applications.

3 If you're interested in creating a user-friendly environment by writing code and moving forward in your career, then this job is for you.

We expect you to be a tech-savvy individual, who is curious about new digital technologies and aspires to combine usability with visual design.

Ultimately, you should be able to create a functional and attractive digital environment for our company, ensuring great user experience.

Responsibilities

• Use markup languages like HTML to create user-friendly web pages
• Maintain and improve website
• Optimize applications for maximum speed
• Design mobile-based features
• Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability
• Get feedback from, and build solutions for, users and customers
• Write functional requirement documents and guides
• Create quality mockups and prototypes
• Help back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting
• Ensure high quality graphic standards and brand consistency
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Front-end developer
• Hands on experience with markup languages
• Experience with JavaScript, CSS and jQuery
• Familiarity with browser testing and debugging
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)
• Understanding of layout aesthetics
• Knowledge of SEO principles
• Familiarity with software like Adobe Suite, Photoshop and content management systems
• An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
• BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field