Amara Nkosi
Senior UX Architect / Frontend Developer
amara.nkosi@themotif.co.za
+27 82 555 0101
Potchefstroom, North West
https://themotif.co.za
https://linkedin.com/in/amara-nkosi
Profile Statement
Creative and detail-oriented Frontend Developer and UX Architect with 5+ years of experience building responsive, premium web applications. Passionate about local talent ecosystem development, performance optimization, and elegant, accessible interfaces.
Professional Experience
Lead Frontend Engineer
2022-03 – Present
TechCo Solutions, Johannesburg, ZA
- Led a team of 4 frontend devs in migrating legacy systems to modern, fast cPanel-friendly layouts.
- Improved Core Web Vitals across client portals, boosting traffic retention by 35%.
- Designed and implemented modular typography configurations for brand alignment.
Web Developer
2020-01 – 2022-02
Design & Code Studio, Potchefstroom, ZA
- Developed 30+ responsive client websites using semantic HTML, vanilla CSS, and PHP.
- Collaborated closely with creative directors to build pixel-perfect editorial layouts.
Education
BSc in Information Technology
2016-02 – 2019-11
North-West University, Potchefstroom
Graduated with distinction. Focus on Software Engineering and human-computer interaction models.
Skills & Competencies
HTML5 / CSS3 / ES6 JS (Expert)
PHP / MySQL / PDO (Advanced)
Responsive Design Systems (Expert)
UX / UI Wireframing (Advanced)
Core Web Vitals Optimization (Expert)
Key Projects
Motif Talent Hub Portal
themotif.co.za/jobs
Developed the frontend template architecture and job filter controls using PHP, HTML, CSS, and vanilla JS.
Certifications
AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAmazon Web Services • 2023-08
Languages
English · FluentisiZulu · Native
References
Sipho NdlovuEngineering Director • TechCo SolutionsEmail: sipho@techco.co.zaPhone: +27 11 555 0199
Amara Nkosiamara.nkosi@themotif.co.za
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