Senior Frontend Developer (React/Vue.js)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible working hours

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Frontend Developer to join their technology team. The role focuses on building and enhancing user-facing features with modern JavaScript frameworks, primarily React or Vue.js, in a fully remote setup within South Africa.

You will collaborate with backend engineers and designers to deliver scalable, performant interfaces and contribute to architecture decisions while thriving in an agile, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of frontend development experience.
• Strong skills in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proficiency in React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Experience with Redux or Vuex for state management.
• Familiarity with Webpack or Vite build tools.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and async calls.
• Git version control experience.
• Awareness of cross-browser compatibility and responsive design.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high‑quality, responsive UIs using React or Vue.js.
• Translate UI/UX designs into pixel-perfect code.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and UX.
• Write clean, maintainable code following standards.
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge with the team.
• Troubleshoot frontend issues and implement effective fixes.
• Stay current with frontend trends and best practices.
• Contribute to frontend architecture decisions and roadmaps.
• Work in an agile remote environment with sprint planning and retros.

Skills

Frontend development

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Redux/Vuex

REST APIs

Git

Cross-browser

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Git

VS Code

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Frontend Developer with expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue.js to join their innovative technology team.

This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere within **South Africa**.

You will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing user-facing features for cutting-edge web applications. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of frontend architecture, performance optimization, and best practices in UI development.

You will collaborate with backend developers and designers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and responsive user interfaces.

This role is perfect for an experienced developer who is passionate about clean code, user experience, and thrives in an agile, remote-first environment.

If you're looking to make a significant impact on impactful projects from the comfort of your home office, this opportunity in **Welkom, Free State** is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive, and performant user interfaces using React or Vue.js.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into functional, pixel-perfect code.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established standards.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with team members.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, identifying and implementing effective solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning for frontend development.
• Work effectively in an agile development environment, participating in sprint planning and retrospectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Proven expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Familiarity with build tools such as Webpack or Vite.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues and responsive design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and challenging projects.
• Continuous learning and professional development support.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.