Frontend Developer

Company Overview:

Bitlab is a digital consultancy specialising in custom-built portals, websites, mobile applications, and cloud & AI solutions. We work with clients across multiple industries to deliver scalable, high-impact digital products.

About the Role

We are looking for a Frontend Developer to join our engineering team at Bitlab. You will be responsible for building modern, high-performance user interfaces for web applications and digital platforms used by regional clients.

You will work closely with designers and backend engineers to deliver seamless, end-to-end digital experiences, from translating UI/UX designs into production-ready code to optimising performance and usability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain frontend applications and reusable UI components
• Translate UI/UX designs into clean, responsive, and accessible interfaces
• Integrate frontend applications with backend services and RESTful APIs
• Ensure performance, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility
• Optimise applications for speed, usability, SEO, and accessibility
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend teams
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing frontend systems

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in frontend development (Fresh graduates with strong portfolios are encouraged to apply)
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript / TypeScript
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as Vue or React
• Understanding of component-based architecture and state management
• Experience working with RESTful APIs (data fetching, error handling, state management)
• Experience building responsive and cross-browser compatible interfaces
• Basic understanding of frontend performance optimisation techniques
• Familiarity with version control systems
• Strong willingness to learn and adopt new technologies

Nice to Have

• Experience working with CMS(s) like Umbraco, Sitecore, AEM
• Familiarity with mobile development using Capacitor + Ionic or React Native
• Experience with progressive web applications (PWA)
• Familiarity with application state management tools such as Pinia and/or Redux

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Takes ownership and follows through on tasks

Why Join Bitlab

• Work on real-world digital platforms across multiple industries
• Exposure to modern frontend stack (Vue/React, Tailwind, APIs, CMS integrations)
• Opportunity to grow into full-stack or technical lead roles
• Collaborative and learning-focused environment