Senior Frontend Engineer (React)

Placements24; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer with strong React expertise for a fully remote role, supporting a global user base. You will design and implement responsive interfaces, translate designs, and collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of frontend experience, expert knowledge of ES6+, HTML5, CSS3, and Redux/Context. Remote collaboration with teams in East London and the Eastern Cape is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Web Dev.
• 5+ years of professional frontend experience.
• Strong JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3 proficiency.
• Extensive React experience with state management (Redux/Context).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain highly responsive web interfaces using React.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into functional code.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with APIs.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability and cross-browser compatibility.
• Write clean, maintainable JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
• Implement unit and integration tests for frontend components.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure coding standards.
• Troubleshoot frontend issues to ensure a seamless UX.
• Stay current with frontend technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to frontend architectural decisions and tech picks.

Skills

React

JavaScript ES6+

HTML5

CSS3

Redux

Context API

Webpack

REST APIs

UI/UX awareness

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative e-learning platform provider, is seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Frontend Engineer specializing in React for a fully remote role. This position offers the opportunity to design and implement user-friendly, responsive interfaces for a growing global user base. You will collaborate closely with designers and backend engineers to bring intuitive and engaging user experiences to life. The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio showcasing modern frontend development practices and a deep understanding of the React ecosystem. As a fully remote position, this role offers exceptional flexibility while contributing to a dynamic tech company based in **East London, Eastern Cape**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain highly responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using React and associated libraries.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, functional code.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Implement robust testing strategies, including unit and integration tests for frontend components.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to frontend architectural decisions and technology selection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extensive experience with the React library and its core principles.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API).
• Familiarity with frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Knowledge of modern frontend build pipelines and tools.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.
• Experience working remotely with teams based in **East London** or the **Eastern Cape** is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development, including access to online courses and conferences. As a fully remote role, you receive maximum flexibility. You will join a supportive and collaborative team culture that values innovation and employee well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in frontend development with a progressive company, contributing from wherever you are, even if your background is in **East London**.