Senior Frontend Engineer - JavaScript Specialist

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer with a strong JavaScript background to join a dynamic software team in Randburg, Gauteng. You will translate UI/UX designs into responsive, high‑quality interfaces and collaborate with backend developers to deliver fast and scalable web apps.

You will work with React, Angular, or Vue, implement robust state management, optimize performance across devices, and contribute to frontend architecture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in frontend development with modern frameworks.
• Strong JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript.
• Experience with React, Angular, or Vue and state management libraries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive UIs with modern JS frameworks.
• Translate UI designs into clean, efficient code.
• Optimize performance for speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs.
• Write unit and integration tests.
• Participate in code reviews and debugging.
• Stay current with frontend tech and best practices.
• Contribute to frontend architecture and strategy.

Skills

Frontend dev

JavaScript ES6+

React/Angular/Vue

Redux

HTML/CSS

TypeScript

REST APIs

Git

Tools

Webpack

Vite

npm

Yarn

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing software development firm known for its innovative solutions, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Frontend Engineer with a specialization in JavaScript to join their dynamic team in **Randburg, Gauteng**. This role is crucial for developing and maintaining responsive, high-performance web applications. You will be responsible for translating UI/UX designs into functional, engaging interfaces, optimizing applications for speed and scalability, and collaborating closely with backend developers and product managers. The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries, a deep understanding of web performance optimization, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking company in **Randburg**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive and high-quality user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Optimize application performance for maximum speed and scalability across various devices and browsers.
• Collaborate effectively with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write robust, well-documented, and testable code, including unit and integration tests.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, share knowledge, and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, identifying and implementing solutions promptly.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and best practices, and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for frontend development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in frontend development.
• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proven experience with at least one major JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand, Pinia).
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite) and package managers (e.g., npm, yarn).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with TypeScript is a significant advantage.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career growth in **Randburg, Gauteng**. Employees benefit from a hybrid work model, fostering a healthy work-life balance. We provide a stimulating and collaborative work environment with access to the latest technologies and tools. Join a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality software solutions.