Hybrid Frontend Developer - UI/UX Focus

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Frontend Developer with a strong UI/UX focus to join our Stellenbosch team in the Western Cape. You will translate design mockups into interactive web experiences and collaborate with UX designers and backend developers.

This hybrid role offers in-office collaboration in Stellenbosch while maintaining some remote work flexibility. A keen eye for detail and knowledge of modern frontend technologies are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS, Design, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Strong HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+) proficiency.
• Experience with modern frameworks React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive/mobile-first design.
• Familiarity with Git and build tools like Webpack/Babel; Sass/Less is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize responsive and performant user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Translate UI/UX designs into high-fidelity code with interactive features.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server logic.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize for speed and scalability.
• Contribute to code reviews and uphold high code quality and documentation.
• Stay updated on frontend trends and advocate for modern UI/UX practices.

Skills

Frontend development

UI/UX principles

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Git

Webpack

Babel

Sass/Less

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Frontend Developer with a strong UI/UX focus to join our Stellenbosch team in the Western Cape. You will translate design mockups into interactive web experiences and collaborate with UX designers and backend developers.

This hybrid role offers in-office collaboration in Stellenbosch while maintaining some remote work flexibility. A keen eye for detail and knowledge of modern frontend technologies are essential.