Mid-Level UI/UX Engineer needed at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• RPO’s client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Mid-Level UI/UX Engineer to join their dynamic and mission-driven team based in South Africa.
• This is a rare opportunity to work with an ambitious edtech company that is transforming how learners across experience coding, robotics, and other future-ready subjects.
• If you’re passionate about purposeful design, technology for good, and education innovation, this could be your next big move.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implement intuitive, accessible user interfaces for both web and mobile platforms
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, educators, and stakeholders to create user-centered solutions
• Conduct user research, create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma
• Build responsive, clean, and lightweight interfaces using React or similar frameworks
• Ensure accessibility (WCAG standards) and seamless experiences for users with varying levels of digital literacy
• Guide and mentor junior frontend developers, ensure quality standards and team alignment
• Participate in code reviews, enforce frontend development best practices
• Integrate APIs and collaborate with backend developers to ensure smooth functionality
• Continuously iterate and improve UI/UX based on user feedback and real-world use cases
• Maintain consistency with the brand while championing functional, beautiful design

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or certification in Experience Design, Information Science, or Computer Science
• 4–6 years of experience in both UI/UX design and frontend web development
• Strong experience with ReactJS, Redux/Context API, RESTful APIs
• High proficiency with Figma, HTML/CSS, and responsive design principles
• Working knowledge of TypeScript, Git, Webpack, and modern dev toolchains
• Portfolio demonstrating user-friendly, clean design across platforms (web or app)
• Experience designing for low-resource environments or educational tech is a strong advantage
• Excellent communication, planning, and collaboration skills
• Comfortable working in hybrid or in-office setup

Closing Date: 09 September 2025