Senior Front End Developer

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client is seeking a Mid/Senior Front-End Developer to own the UI/UX for its desktop applications and Windows-based interfaces.

The role focuses on designing, developing, and modernising Windows Forms interfaces while building reusable UI components and ensuring high usability and clean code standards. Collaboration with stakeholders and ongoing UI testing are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong experience with C# and Windows Forms desktop development.
• Experience with .NET Framework and Telerik WinForms controls.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and user-centred design.
• Experience working with object-oriented design principles and clean code practices.
• Ability to modernise and refactor legacy applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Windows Forms user interfaces.
• Enhance and modernise legacy desktop applications.
• Develop reusable UI components and custom controls.
• Identify and resolve usability and performance issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into effective UI solutions.
• Conduct UI testing and ensure code quality and consistency.
• Contribute to documentation, mock-ups, and solution design discussions.

Skills

C#

Windows Forms

UI/UX design

OOP principles

Refactoring legacy apps

Education

Degree or Diploma in Computer Science/IT

Tools

.NET Framework

Telerik WinForms controls

Job description

A leading software company is looking for a Mid/Senior Front-End Developer to take ownership of the user experience and interface design of its desktop applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Windows Forms user interfaces.
• Enhance and modernise legacy desktop applications.
• Develop reusable UI components and custom controls.
• Identify and resolve usability and performance issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into effective UI solutions.
• Conduct UI testing and ensure code quality and consistency.
• Contribute to documentation, mock-ups, and solution design discussions.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong experience with C# and Windows Forms desktop development.
• Experience with .NET Framework and Telerik WinForms controls.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and user-centred design.
• Experience working with object-oriented design principles and clean code practices.
• Ability to modernise and refactor legacy applications.