Senior Front-End Developer- JHB

HyperionDev; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company is seeking an experienced front-end developer to enhance their website and coding bootcamp products. The role involves improving user experience, optimizing landing pages, and ensuring high-speed performance. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React. An interest in the future of online learning and strong teamwork skills are essential. This position is in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a front-end developer role.
• Ability to transform designs into flawless implementations across devices.
• Strong understanding of site performance and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Creating dynamic page layouts based on API information.
• Developing mobile-first web applications and PWAs.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team upskilling.

Skills

HTML / HTML5

SCSS / CSS3

jQuery / Javascript

React

Bootstrap 3 / 4

Web Analytics / Google Analytics

Google Tag Manager

Google Search Console

Django

Git and version control

Education

Relevant qualifications

Tools

Webpack

Gulp

Grunt

Job description

Job Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline

January 29, 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

• This role is for an experienced and ambitious front-end developer who can progress the quality of our websites, landing pages, and online and on-site coding bootcamp products.
• A key responsibility of the role is to ensure that our website and digital assets better convert leads into satisfied students and customers. In addition, the role will oversee the user experience of our online student portal and how students interact with our mentors and teaching assistants at scale to improve the quality of progression for thousands of students seeking to transition into a career in tech.
• The front-end developer will also ensure that landing pages are high speed and mobile optimised for our paid media campaigns and SEO optimised to scale organic impressions.
• In this role, you will work cross functionally with Product, Marketing and the various specialists in the Engineering team. We are looking for committed individuals who can impress us with their skills, ambition and ability to launch and drive their own projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating the structure, template or layouts of new projects using frameworks and libraries like Bootstrap, Angular, Ember, React, Vue, Django, Jquery and material design
• Creating dynamic page layouts based on api information
• Developing responsive, mobile-first web applications and PWAs
• Cross browser support for all modern browsers
• Implementing basic SEO
• Identifying and suggesting user experience improvements
• Provide mentorship to peers and team members
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the teams continuous upskilling

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum

• Relevant qualifications
• 3+ years experience in a front-end role using the following :
• HTML / HTML5
• SCSS / CSS3
• jQuery / Javascript
• Bootstrap 3 / 4
• React
• Ability to transform designs (Photoshop XD, Sketch, Figma etc) into flawless cross-device implementations
• Understanding of SEO principles, web accessibility, and technical writing (bonus)
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines (bonus)
• Good understanding of web standards
• Good understanding of site performance and site optimisation
• Good understanding of Git and versions control
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Fast learner enthusiastic to train on new stacks / technologies
• A problem-solving and positive attitude
• Start-up mentality and the desire to see HyperionDev succeed
• An interest in the future of education and online learning
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Preferred

• Web Analytics / Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Google Search Console
• Coding / writing for SEO
• Django and MVT architecture
• Webpack / Gulp / Grunt
• Experience in template languages, Django, Python, etc.
• Prior tech startup experience in a high-growth and ambitious environment
• Worked on SEO, CSS and website optimization projects