Senior Front-End Developer- JHB

HyperionDev; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online education platform is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience with HTML, CSS, jQuery, and React. Responsibilities include creating mobile-first web applications and ensuring high website performance. Applicants should demonstrate strong collaboration skills and a passion for education. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an evolving tech education landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a front-end role.
• Ability to transform designs into flawless cross-device implementations.
• Good understanding of web standards and site performance.

Responsibilities

• Creating the structure and layouts of new projects using frameworks like Bootstrap, React.
• Developing responsive, mobile-first web applications.
• Identifying and suggesting user experience improvements.

Skills

HTML / HTML5

SCSS / CSS3

jQuery / Javascript

Bootstrap 3 / 4

React

Web Analytics / Google Analytics

Google Tag Manager

Google Search Console

Education

Relevant qualifications

Tools

Django

Git

Job description

Job title : Senior Front-End Developer- JHB

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 01, 2025

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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
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