Senior Frontend Lead: UX, Performance & Mentorship

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of frontend solutions for our web applications. You will collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to translate concepts into responsive interfaces.

You will mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and stay ahead of frontend trends to drive performance, accessibility, and quality across projects in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 5+ years of frontend development experience with a strong portfolio.
• Solid understanding of UX/UI and responsive design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of frontend components for web applications, ensuring performance, usability, and accessibility.
• Collaborate with designers to translate concepts into functional, visually appealing UIs.
• Mentor and coach junior developers, providing guidance and feedback.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and debugging for frontend components.
• Stay current with frontend trends and evaluate new tools and technologies.
• Integrate frontend components with backend services and APIs.
• Define project requirements, scope, and timelines with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Frontend experience

UX/UI principles

Leadership

Communication

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Git

Web performance tools

Job description

SavageOne Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of frontend solutions for our web applications. You will collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to translate concepts into responsive interfaces.

You will mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and stay ahead of frontend trends to drive performance, accessibility, and quality across projects in Johannesburg.