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Front-End Developer Job Description

A front-end developer job description focused on building fast, accessible and responsive user interfaces from design files. It suits product companies, agencies and e-commerce teams hiring UI developers.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – FRONT-END DEVELOPER

Job Title:
Front-End Developer
Department:
Engineering – Web
Reports To:
Front-End Lead / Tech Lead
Location:
[Work Location]
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
2–5 years in front-end development
Job Code:
[Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Front-End Developer will create fast, accessible and pixel-accurate user interfaces for [Product / Website] at [Company Name], turning designs into reusable components and ensuring a smooth experience across devices and browsers.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Convert Figma or Adobe XD designs into responsive web pages
  2. Build reusable UI components using [Framework]
  3. Integrate front-end with REST / GraphQL APIs
  4. Ensure cross-browser and mobile compatibility
  5. Optimise Core Web Vitals and bundle sizes
  6. Implement accessibility best practices
  7. Write unit and component tests
  8. Maintain the design system and style guide
  9. Collaborate with designers on interaction details

Required Skills

  • HTML5, CSS3, SCSS / Tailwind
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • [Framework, e.g. React / Vue]
  • Responsive design and browser dev tools
  • Eye for design detail

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience
  • 2–5 years of front-end development

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

  • Next.js or SSR experience
  • Animation libraries
  • Experience with multilingual Indian-language UIs

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPITargetReview Frequency
Design fidelity issuesBelow [Number] per releasePer release
Lighthouse performance score[Score]+ on key pagesMonthly
Accessibility issues openBelow [Number]Quarterly
UI defects reopenedBelow [Percentage]%Monthly

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

  • Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
  • [Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
  • [Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
  • Device / laptop allowance

How to Apply

Send your CV with your portfolio, live site links or GitHub profile. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Front-End Developer – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Engineering – Web
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • A job summary that explains why the front-end developer role exists and where it sits in Engineering – Web
  • 9 role-specific responsibilities, starting with convert Figma or Adobe XD designs into responsive web pages
  • Required skills such as html5, css3, scss / tailwind and javascript / typescript, so screening criteria are clear
  • Qualifications and experience (2–5 years in front-end development) stated up front to filter applications
  • A KPI table, e.g. design fidelity issues, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
  • Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

  • Improving the look and speed of your website or web app
  • Converting Figma designs into production UI
  • Building a design system or component library
  • Adding UI capacity to a back-end heavy team

How to customise this template

  1. 1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Front-End Lead / Tech Lead) with your actual details
  2. 2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the front-end developer will spend most time on
  3. 3Name your framework (React, Vue, Angular) and design tools and mention whether mobile web is a priority
  4. 4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
  5. 5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

  • Ask for a portfolio or live links; front-end work is visible
  • Include web performance and accessibility in KPIs
  • Clarify whether the role includes UI/UX design or only implementation

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Frequently asked questions

What does a front-end developer do?+

A front-end developer builds the parts of a website or app that users see and interact with, using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and frameworks.

What skills are needed for front-end developers?+

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, a framework like React or Angular, responsive design, browser debugging and performance optimisation.

Is front-end developer the same as UI designer?+

No. Designers create the visual and interaction design; front-end developers implement it in code.

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