Senior Software Engineer (Frontend)

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance bon

Fully remote work environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Learning platforms and conference Bud

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Frontend) to join a distributed fully remote team focused on cutting-edge web applications. You will craft intuitive, high-performance interfaces and translate designs into functional products, collaborating with product designers and backend engineers to deliver user-centric software.

With 5+ years of experience, you will own UI implementation, performance optimization and cross-browser compatibility, while mentoring junior developers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with at least one modern JS framework (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong understanding of state management, responsive design and web performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, reusable UI code using modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Translate wireframes and mockups into functional, responsive web pages and apps.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with APIs.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior frontend developers and provide feedback.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues to ensure seamless UX.

Skills

Frontend development

Modern JS frameworks

HTML5/CSS3/JS

State management

Web performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in Frontend Development to join their distributed, fully remote team. You will be responsible for crafting intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for our client's cutting-edge web applications. This role requires a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, a passion for user experience, and the ability to translate complex design concepts into functional, responsive, and visually appealing interfaces. You will collaborate closely with product designers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional user-centric products from conception to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-quality, reusable code for user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into functional, responsive web pages and applications.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior frontend developers.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• In‑depth experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong understanding of state management, responsive design principles, and web performance optimization.
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment , offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional growth.
• Access to online learning platforms and conference budgets.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation and user experience.