Senior Frontend Developer - User Experience Focus

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Polokwane offices

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a passionate Senior Frontend Developer to lead the creation of high‑quality user interfaces for our client’s digital products. You will translate complex designs into responsive, fast, and accessible web applications, collaborating closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers.

You should have 5+ years of frontend experience, strong HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript, with expertise in React, Vue.js, or Angular.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in frontend.
• 5+ years of frontend development experience.
• Strong UI/UX portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, interactive UIs using React/Vue/Angular.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate designs into functional code.
• Optimize web apps for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Write clean, maintainable frontend code following standards.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and conduct code reviews.
• Troubleshoot frontend issues across devices.

Skills

Frontend experience

UI/UX knowledge

Responsive design

Accessibility

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

React

Vue.js

Angular

Redux

Vuex

Webpack

Babel

TypeScript

Job description

Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Frontend Developer to lead the creation of exceptional user interfaces in Polokwane . This role requires a deep understanding of modern web technologies and a strong commitment to user experience design principles. You will be responsible for translating complex design concepts into intuitive, responsive, and high-performing web applications. Collaborating closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers, you will play a key role in shaping the visual and interactive aspects of our client's digital products, ensuring they are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional for end-users.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement responsive, interactive, and visually appealing user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular).
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to ensure fidelity and accuracy in translating design mockups into functional code.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented frontend code, adhering to established coding standards.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior frontend developers.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a seamless and positive user experience across all devices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with a strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX expertise.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.
• Expertise in at least one major frontend framework like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) and build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles, accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• A collaborative and creative work environment.
• Work from our modern offices located in Polokwane.