Senior Frontend Engineer (React)

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer with extensive React experience to join our client’s dynamic team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role offers a hybrid model with both office sessions and remote work, focusing on developing engaging user-facing features for an innovative e-learning platform.

You will translate UI/UX designs into high-quality code, optimize performance, and collaborate with backend engineers to deliver scalable frontend solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of frontend development experience, with at least 2 years focusing on React.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand) and React ecosystem tools.
• Experience with build tools like Webpack or Vite.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with TypeScript is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain user-facing features using React.js and associated libraries.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, responsive code.
• Optimize components for maximum performance across devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend logic with server-side functionality.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, identifying and implementing effective solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in frontend development.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions for the frontend codebase.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

Redux

Zustand

TypeScript

Webpack

Vite

REST APIs

Jest

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Jest

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative e-learning platform provider, is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer with extensive React experience to join their dynamic team in Kimberley, Northern Cape . This role offers a flexible hybrid work model, providing a balance between collaborative office sessions and focused remote work. You will be responsible for developing and enhancing user-facing features for their cutting-edge educational platform, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, a passion for building performant and accessible web applications, and strong problem-solving skills. Join a growing company that is revolutionizing education through technology in Kimberley, Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain user-facing features using React.js and associated libraries.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, responsive code.
• Optimize components for maximum performance across a wide range of devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend logic with server-side functionality.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, identifying and implementing effective solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in frontend development.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions for the frontend codebase.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional frontend development experience, with at least 2 years focusing on React.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proven experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand) and React ecosystem tools.
• Experience with build tools like Webpack or Vite.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with TypeScript is a plus.

Benefits

This hybrid role in Kimberley, Northern Cape offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development and training. Employees benefit from a flexible work-life balance through the hybrid model and contribute to a meaningful mission in the education technology sector. Join a collaborative team environment in the growing city of Kimberley .