Mid - Senior Front-End Web Developer

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Front-End Web Developer in Johannesburg. This role involves developing user-facing features, optimizing application performance, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have at least 4 years of front-end development experience, with expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, and familiarity with frameworks like React or Angular. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with leading technologies. To apply, send your CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in front-end development.
• A portfolio of previous work demonstrating expertise and creativity.
• Familiarity with CSS preprocessors like Sass or LESS.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features and ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

React

Angular

Vue.js

Git

Responsive Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Webpack

Babel

npm

Yarn

Jest

Mocha

Cypress

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Mid-Senior Front‑End Web Developer to join their team in Johannesburg, GP. The candidate has to be motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features and ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Optimize application for speed and scalability.
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back‑end.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders, including back‑end developers, designers, and product managers.
• Maintain brand consistency throughout the design.
• Debug and fix issues in a timely manner, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply them to operations and activities.
• Prototyping and demoing to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in front‑end development.
• A portfolio of previous work demonstrating expertise and creativity.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Experience with modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with CSS preprocessors like Sass or LESS.
• Responsive design and mobile‑first development.
• Proficiency with responsive frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS).
• Ability to design and implement mobile‑first interfaces.

Version Control Systems

• Proficient in using Git, including branching, merging, and pull requests.

Testing and Debugging

• Experience with testing frameworks and tools such as Jest, Mocha, or Cypress.
• Strong skills in using browser developer tools for debugging and optimizing front‑end performance.

Performance Optimization

• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and tools like Lighthouse.

Build Tools

• Experience with Webpack, Babel, npm, or Yarn for managing project dependencies and build processes.

API Integration

• Ability to work with RESTful APIs and GraphQL.

SEO and Accessibility

• Understanding of SEO principles and WCAG accessibility guidelines.

If you would like to apply for this position, kindly forward your CV to [e-mail]