Frontend Lead / UI Engineering Lead

Indsafri; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Indsafri is seeking an experienced Frontend Lead to drive architecture, design, and implementation of our user interfaces. You will establish a robust design system, ensure accessibility, and lead the development of reusable components from concept to production.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in frontend development, TypeScript expertise, and a strong track record delivering responsive, accessible UIs. You will mentor teams and collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and backend

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in frontend development.
• Proficiency in TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of design system principles.
• Strong experience in building responsive user interfaces.
• Proven ability to implement accessibility best practices.
• Experience with state management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the architecture and development of the frontend UI.
• Establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive design system.
• Ensure accessibility standards across all user interfaces.
• Develop and manage a library of reusable frontend components.
• Oversee the implementation of responsive UI patterns.
• Mentor and guide frontend development teams.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend engineers.
• Champion code quality, performance optimization, and maintainability.

Skills

Frontend architecture

TypeScript

Design systems

UI development

Accessibility

Team mentorship

Tools

State management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Frontend Lead / UI Engineering Lead to drive the architecture, design, and implementation of our user interfaces. This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust design system, ensuring accessibility standards are met, and leading the development of reusable frontend components. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of modern frontend frameworks and best practices, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, responsive, and accessible user experiences from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the architecture and development of the frontend UI.
• Establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive design system.
• Ensure adherence to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) across all user interfaces.
• Develop and manage a library of reusable frontend components.
• Oversee the implementation of responsive UI patterns.
• Mentor and guide frontend development teams, fostering best practices.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into functional and visually appealing interfaces.
• Champion code quality, performance optimization, and maintainability.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in frontend development.
• Proficiency in TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of design system principles and implementation.
• Strong experience in building responsive user interfaces.
• Proven ability to implement accessibility best practices.
• Experience with state management solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with supplier/buyer workflows.
• Experience with Progressive Web Applications (PWA).
• Experience working on projects from prototype to production.