Front End Developer - Pretoria, South Africa - Instacom

Description

• Lead the development and maintenance of high-quality frontend code for web applications, ensuring responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate design concepts and wireframes into functional and beautiful user interfaces, using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Expertise in is preferred, with a strong understanding of other modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular) to support diverse project needs.
• Utilize popular frontend development tools and design software, such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Suite, to create and implement designs.
• Conduct thorough UI/UX research and analysis to inform design decisions and create user-centered solutions.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, while ensuring adherence to web standards and accessibility guidelines.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and advocate for best practices and continuous learning within the team.
• Stay updated with the latest frontend technologies and trends, applying this knowledge to improve our applications and development processes.
• Responsive designs
• Engage in continuous learning to stay abreast of emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to enhance application functionality and user experience.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Design, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of proven experience as a Frontend Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your skills and past projects.
• In-depth knowledge of frontend development, technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and experience with or similar JavaScript frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles and experience using tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe signs.
• Familiarity with responsive and adaptive design techniques, along with an understanding of accessibility standards.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and familiarity with frontend build tools (e.g.Webpack, Gulp).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality user experiences.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, capable of collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Experience with CSS preprocessors (e.g., SASS, LESS) and CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling