Frontend Developer - UI/UX Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Frontend Developer in Polokwane to craft intuitive, visually appealing web interfaces. You will collaborate with designers, backend developers, and product managers to translate designs into high-quality, responsive frontend experiences.

The role emphasizes UI/UX, performance optimization, and cross-browser compatibility, with a hybrid work model in place to balance office and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong experience with at least one modern JS framework (React/Angular/Vue).
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Experience with Git and responsive design techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Translate UI/UX designs into high-quality code.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Ensure feasibility of UI/UX designs and provide input for improvements.
• Conduct thorough testing of frontend applications for a seamless user experience.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript ES6

React

Angular

Vue.js

UI/UX

Git

Responsive design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Git

VS Code

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and skilled Frontend Developer with a strong focus on UI/UX to join their dynamic IT and Software team in Polokwane . This role is essential for crafting intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user interfaces for web applications. You will collaborate closely with designers, backend developers, and product managers to translate user needs and design concepts into high-quality, responsive, and performant frontend experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to user-centric product development and shape the digital presence of our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement responsive, user-friendly interfaces using modern frontend technologies like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality, functional code.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and provide input for design improvements.
• Conduct thorough testing of frontend applications to ensure a seamless user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and responsive design techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• A collaborative and creative work environment focused on user experience.