Senior Frontend Developer (Remote)

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Performance bonus

Training budget

Home office allowance

Remote work

Flexible hours

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer for a fully remote role. You will translate UI/UX designs into responsive, high-performance web apps and shape frontend architecture in a remote team environment.

You will mentor junior developers, stay current with frontend trends, and collaborate with designers to deliver engaging user experiences for leading brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Proficiency with React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Vuex, NgRx).
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with frontend build tools (Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, especially within a remote team.
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive, high-performance web applications using modern frontend technologies.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to ensure technical feasibility and seamless implementation of designs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience.
• Implement new user-facing features using frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and industry trends.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript ES6

React

Vue.js

Angular

Redux

Remote collaboration

UI/UX collaboration

Problem solving

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing digital agency specializing in creating engaging user experiences for leading brands. We are seeking a highly talented Senior Frontend Developer to join our fully remote team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative web projects, working with a collaborative and creative group of professionals. You will be responsible for translating UI/UX designs into high-quality, responsive, and performant web applications. As a remote-first organization, we value autonomy, clear communication, and a strong sense of ownership. You will play a key role in shaping the frontend architecture, implementing best practices, and mentoring junior developers. We are looking for someone passionate about building beautiful and intuitive user interfaces that delight users and drive business results. The **Klerksdorp** community is one of our many proud hubs for talent, and we welcome applications from skilled individuals wherever they may be.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive, high-performance web applications using modern frontend technologies.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to ensure technical feasibility and seamless implementation of designs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience.
• Implement new user-facing features using frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and industry trends.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and provide technical guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Proficiency with at least one major JavaScript framework (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex, NgRx).
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, especially within a remote team.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities and training budget.
• Home office setup allowance.
• Flexible working hours and a truly remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects for leading clients.
• Regular virtual social events to foster team connection.
• Access to cutting-edge design and development tools.