Senior Frontend Developer - UI/UX Focus

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Professional development budget

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking aSenior Frontend Developer with a strong UI/UX focus to translate design concepts into engaging, responsive web interfaces. You will collaborate with designers and backend engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences on cutting-edge projects in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities include building high-quality interfaces with React/Angular/Vue, ensuring accessibility and performance, and staying current with frontend trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, web design, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frontend frameworks.
• Experience with UI/UX design concepts, responsive and accessible interfaces.
• Familiarity with build tools and RESTful API integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, high-quality user interfaces using React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement intuitive experiences.
• Write clean, well-documented code and perform code reviews.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Work with backend teams on API integration and frontend architecture.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript/ES6+

React

UI/UX principles

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and skilled Senior Frontend Developer with a strong focus on UI/UX to join their innovative team. This role is responsible for translating complex design concepts into engaging, user-friendly, and responsive web interfaces. You will collaborate closely with designers and backend engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences that align with business objectives. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, shape the visual and interactive aspects of our client's digital products, and contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking development culture in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, responsive, and performant user interfaces using modern frontend technologies.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to implement intuitive and visually appealing user experiences.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to junior developers.
• Ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and work with backend teams on API integration.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and best practices in frontend development and UI/UX design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and accessibility standards.
• Experience with build tools (Webpack, Babel) and version control systems (Git).
• Familiarity with backend technologies and RESTful API integration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing excellent flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment focused on innovation.
• Paid time off and company holidays.