Senior Frontend Engineer - UI/UX Focus

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Wellness programs

Generous leave allowance

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer with a strong UI/UX focus to lead frontend efforts, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with designers and product managers to deliver engaging interfaces.

You will translate complex requirements into performant, accessible user experiences, staying current with frontend technologies and contributing to architectural decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Proficiency with at least one major frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with version control (Git) and build tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, responsive, and accessible user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to implement pixel-perfect designs and ensure a seamless user experience.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed and scalability across various devices and browsers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, and participate actively in code reviews.
• Mentor and guide junior frontend developers, fostering best practices in UI development.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and contribute to architectural decisions.

Skills

Frontend development

UI/UX principles

React

Angular

Vue.js

Mentoring

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Build tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly talented Senior Frontend Engineer with a strong UI/UX focus to join their innovative IT and Software team in Mossel Bay . This role is critical in shaping the user experience of their digital products by translating complex requirements into intuitive, engaging, and performant interfaces. You will lead frontend development efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with designers and product managers to deliver exceptional user journeys. If you are passionate about creating beautiful, user-centric interfaces and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, responsive, and accessible user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to implement pixel-perfect designs and ensure a seamless user experience.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed and scalability across various devices and browsers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, and participate actively in code reviews.
• Mentor and guide junior frontend developers, fostering best practices in UI development.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and contribute to architectural decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Proficiency with at least one major frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with version control (Git) and build tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with regular performance reviews and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and attending industry events.
• A creative and collaborative work environment focused on user satisfaction.
• Generous leave allowance and wellness programs.