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Frontend Developer

Initiate International
Full-time
On-site
Maputo, Zona Sul, Mozambique

A fast-growing, tech-driven online gaming and sports betting operator is on the lookout for a creative and skilled Frontend Developer to help shape the future of its digital user experience across the African market. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your flair for design, animation, and usability into a company that’s redefining how betting platforms engage with users.

You’ll play a vital role in building visually striking, intuitive, and responsive interfaces across both desktop and mobile. If you’re passionate about performance, gamification, and creating unforgettable user journeys, this role is for you.

Your key job responsibilities as the Frontend Developer in Maputo, Mozambique will include:

  • Collaborate with designers and product teams to turn wireframes and ideas into sleek, functional frontend experiences.
  • Develop responsive interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
  • Optimise applications for performance, speed, and scalability across browsers and devices.
  • Implement animated and gamified elements using CSS and JavaScript to enhance user engagement.
  • Work closely with backend developers to ensure seamless data and logic integration.
  • Continuously test, tweak, and improve the user experience based on feedback and usability testing.
  • Keep up with industry trends, tools, and best practices to ensure the platform stays innovative.


Requirements

Requirements for this Frontend Developer job in Maputo, Mozambique:

  • Solid experience as a Frontend Developer with a portfolio of live projects.
  • Strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and one or more frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
  • Experience gamifying UI elements and building smooth animations.
  • A mobile-first mindset with a solid grasp of responsive design principles.
  • Familiarity with UX/UI fundamentals – any hands-on design experience is a bonus.
  • Experience with Git and version control.
  • Great problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  • An interest in or passion for sports betting, casino gaming or interactive digital platforms is a big plus.

If you’re a frontend wizard with a flair for user experience, animation, and clean, modern design – and want to be part of a company shaping the future of online gaming in Africa – we want to hear from you!