Chief User Interface Developer

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Front-End Developer to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in front-end development to build a SaaS web application that is both practical and engaging for users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate Designs to Code: Convert high-fidelity designs and prototypes into pixel-perfect front-end code using React and Next.js. Ensure design fidelity in implementation so that the finished product matches the intended UI/UX specifications down to the last pixel.
• Responsive Web Development: Develop responsive web pages that provide an optimal user experience on a wide range of devices from mobile phones and tablets to desktop monitors and 4K screens. Use modern CSS techniques (Flexbox, CSS Grid) and adaptive design strategies to maintain consistency across UI components.
• Cross-Browser & Accessible Interfaces: Ensure the applications user interface is cross-browser compatible and meets accessibility standards (following WCAG guidelines) so that it is usable by all customers. This includes implementing semantic HTML and ARIA roles and testing for accessibility compliance.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize front-end code for performance and scalability. Implement best practices for loading resources, code-splitting in Next.js, and optimizing CSS/JS to ensure fast, smooth user interactions.
• Collaboration with Design & Backend Teams: Work closely with UX/UI designers to review designs, provide feedback from a development perspective, and clarify requirements. Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs seamlessly, ensuring the end-to-end user experience is smooth and consistent.
• Client Interaction: Interact directly with clients as needed, demonstrating fluent English communication and professionalism. Gather requirements, discuss design/UX improvements, and provide progress updates with minimal supervision, adapting to feedback and changes effectively.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Take a senior role in the front-end team this includes mentoring junior developers, conducting code reviews, and guiding best practices for clean code and effective UI development. Lead by example in following agile processes, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high code quality. You will help uphold a feedback-driven team culture and ensure the front-end team continuously improves.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 to 6 years of hands-on experience in front-end or UX/UI development, preferably building SaaS products or complex web applications. Proven track record of developing user interfaces that are intuitive, robust, and scalable.
• HTML/CSS Mastery: Deep expertise in HTML5 and CSS3 is required you should have extensive and practical knowledge of HTML and CSS, as it is a must for any senior front-end developer. You are an expert in writing vanilla CSS (without always relying on frameworks) to implement layouts precisely, and youre proficient with modern CSS layout systems like Flexbox and CSS Grid.
• JavaScript and Frameworks: Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+). React.js experience is essential, and familiarity with Next.js is required (including server-side rendering and Next.js project structure). Experience with TypeScript in React/Next.js projects is a plus for writing robust, maintainable code.
• Tailwind & Material-UI: Hands-on experience with Tailwind CSS (utility-first CSS framework) and Material-UI (React component library) is expected. You should be capable of building responsive, theme-consistent UIs using these tools, as well as extending or customizing them with your own CSS when necessary.
• Design Systems & Grids: Solid understanding of design systems and grid systems for UI development. You should be comfortable working with a pre-defined design system or contributing to the evolution of one, ensuring adherence to standard spacing, typography scales, and grid layouts for a polished, unified product design.
• Responsive & Mobile-First Development: Demonstrated ability to implement mobile-first responsive design principles in projects. You should know how to effectively use media queries or responsive utilities and test across multiple devices and browsers.
• Accessibility & SEO: Good grasp of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and how to build inclusive UIs (proper use of alt text, ARIA labels, keyboard navigation support, etc.). Basic understanding of on-page SEO practices (semantic HTML, optimizing for performance) in the context of SPAs is beneficial.
• Version Control: Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git). Experience using platforms like GitHub/GitLab for code collaboration, performing pull request reviews, and managing branches in a team environment.
• Testing and Debugging: Experience in debugging front-end issues across various browsers/devices. Familiarity with front-end testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library) and tools for UI testing or Storybook for component development is a plus (to ensure robustness of the UI components).

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge technology stack.
• Chance to collaborate with a talented team of professionals.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Others:

• Strong teamwork skills able to work closely with cross-functional teams (design, product management, backend developers, QA, etc.).
• Problem-solving skills with a user-focused mindset.
• Passion for continuous learning in the rapidly evolving front-end/UX field.