Frontend Developer

2 days ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Appnovation Technologies Full time 120 - 250 per year

About us

Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth. Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a Frontend Developer to join our global team, building modern, responsive web applications for enterprise clients across diverse industries. In this role, you will develop React and applications that consume content from headless CMS platforms, implement design systems using Tailwind CSS and component libraries, and create pixel-perfect user interfaces from Figma designs.

You will build reusable component libraries, develop responsive layouts that work seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, and integrate frontend applications with GraphQL APIs. Your work will involve implementing accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 Level AA), optimizing frontend performance, and ensuring cross-browser compatibility. You will work closely with designers to translate visual designs into production-ready code and collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth data flow.

This role requires strong React and skills with a focus on creating exceptional user experiences. You will write clean, maintainable TypeScript code, develop components in Storybook for documentation and testing, and implement modern CSS using Tailwind and component libraries like Shadcn. You will participate in code reviews, contribute to design system development, and help establish frontend best practices across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop React and applications with server-side rendering and static site generation
  • Build reusable component libraries following atomic design principlesImplement responsive layouts using Tailwind CSS that work across all device sizes and breakpoints
  • Translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect, production-ready user interfacesIntegrate frontend applications with GraphQL APIs from headless CMS platforms
  • Develop and document components in Storybook for team collaborationImplement design systems and maintain component libraries using Shadcn or similar tools
  • Ensure WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility compliance across all components and pages
  • Optimize frontend performance including bundle sizes, lazy loading, and rendering strategies
  • Write unit and integration tests using Jest and React Testing LibraryImplement responsive navigation patterns, forms, and interactive UI elements
  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility across Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox
  • Collaborate with designers to refine interactions and ensure design feasibility
  • Work with backend developers to design API contracts and data structures
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to frontend standards and best practices
What we are looking for

Must-Have:

  • 3+ years of frontend development experience with production React applications
  • Strong proficiency in React and including hooks, context, and modern patterns
  • Expert-level skills with Tailwind CSS and utility-first CSS frameworks
  • Experience building responsive layouts that work across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
  • Strong TypeScript skills for type-safe frontend development
  • Experience translating Figma designs into production-ready components
  • Solid understanding of component-driven development and reusable component libraries
  • Experience consuming GraphQL APIs in React applications
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and semantic HTML
  • Experience with component testing using Jest and React Testing Library
  • Understanding of modern CSS concepts including flexbox, grid, and responsive design patterns
  • Experience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with Storybook for component documentation and development
  • Experience with component libraries like Shadcn, Radix UI, or similar design systems
  • Knowledge of server-side rendering, static site generation, and API routes
  • Experience integrating with headless CMS platforms (Strapi, Contentful, Sanity)
  • Understanding of performance optimization techniques (code splitting, lazy loading, image optimization)
  • Experience with animation libraries (Framer Motion, React Spring)
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices for React applications
  • Experience with internationalization (i18n) and multi-language applications
  • Familiarity with state management libraries (Zustand, Redux, Context API)
    Understanding of frontend build tools and bundlers (Webpack, Vite)
Who you are

Detail-oriented implementer: You take pride in pixel-perfect implementations, paying attention to spacing, typography, colors, and interactions to ensure designs are faithfully translated from Figma to production.

User experience advocate: You think beyond just implementing designs—considering accessibility, performance, and how users will actually interact with interfaces across different devices and contexts.

Component-minded developer: You naturally think in terms of reusable components, building flexible, composable interfaces that can be used across multiple contexts while maintaining consistency.

Collaborative designer-developer: You work closely with designers to understand intent, ask clarifying questions about interactions and edge cases, and provide constructive feedback on design feasibility.

Performance-conscious builder: You understand that beautiful interfaces need to load quickly and perform smoothly, considering bundle sizes, rendering performance, and optimization strategies from the start.

Quality-focused craftsperson: You write clean, maintainable code with proper TypeScript types, test your components, and document your work so other developers can use and extend what you build.

What Appnovation Offers

  • Challenging and rewarding work with real impact
  • Direct Access to Cutting-Edge AI Platforms
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture
  • Growth opportunities for personal and professional development
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas are valued
  • Exposure to exciting projects and high-profile clients
  • Supportive work environment with access to company leaders
  • Hybrid working model

Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.


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