Senior Frontend Engineer - UI/UX Focus

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Hardware provided

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl seeks a Senior Frontend Engineer with a strong UI/UX focus to translate designs into high-fidelity, accessible user interfaces. You will collaborate with UX designers, product managers and backend engineers to deliver engaging web applications in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of frontend experience, deep knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript ES6+, and hands-on experience with React/Angular/Vue, Redux/Zustand, and modern build tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Design, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of frontend development experience with UI/UX portfolio.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+, and modern frameworks.
• Experience with state management libraries and build tools; WCAG accessibility and performance optimization knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, accessible, high-performance UIs using React/Angular/Vue.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement pixel-perfect designs.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed and scalability.
• Write clean, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Integrate frontend components with backend via APIs.

Skills

Frontend development

UI/UX

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

React/Angular/Vue

Redux

Zustand

Webpack

Vite

WCAG accessibility

Performance optimization

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and creative Senior Frontend Engineer with a strong focus on UI/UX to join their technology team in Paarl . You will be responsible for translating complex design concepts into intuitive, high-fidelity user interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences. This role requires a deep understanding of modern frontend frameworks, performance optimization, and accessibility standards. You will collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to build engaging and user-centric web applications, contributing to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and user satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to implement pixel-perfect designs and ensure a seamless user experience.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Work with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic via APIs.
• Stay updated with emerging frontend technologies and best practices to continuously improve the product.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development , with a significant portfolio showcasing UI/UX expertise.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frontend frameworks.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand) and build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite).
• Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to articulate design and technical decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work environment offering a blend of on-site collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including workshops and conference attendance.
• Access to a collaborative and innovative team focused on user-centric design.
• Company-provided hardware and software tools.