Front-End Developer (React Specialist)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Global team

Professional development

Modern development tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Front-End Developer with React expertise to join a fully remote team.

You will implement user-facing features, build reusable components, and collaborate with back-end developers to deliver performant web applications. The role emphasizes modern tooling, code quality, and responsiveness across devices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building front-end features with React and a strong portfolio.
• Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with modern front-end build tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using React.js and associated libraries.
• Build reusable components and libraries for future use.
• Ensure UI/UX designs are technically feasible and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate with back-end developers and designers to integrate front-end with server logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Perform testing and debugging to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

REST APIs

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Next.js

Webpack

Babel

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative software development company in Mahikeng, North West, is looking for a skilled and passionate Front-End Developer with a specialization in React to join their growing remote team. This role is essential for building and maintaining sophisticated user interfaces for our cutting-edge web applications. You will collaborate closely with back-end developers and UI/UX designers to create performant, responsive, and engaging user experiences. As a fully remote position, we are seeking a self-motivated individual who excels in a virtual collaborative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality code. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting projects, work with modern technologies, and advance your career within a supportive and forward-thinking company. We are dedicated to fostering a flexible and inclusive remote work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using React.js and associated libraries.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with back-end developers and designers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Perform testing and debugging to ensure high-quality software.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Front-End Developer, with a strong portfolio showcasing React projects.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• In-depth knowledge of the React library and its core principles (e.g., components, hooks, state management with Redux or Context API).
• Experience with popular React workflows (e.g., Create React App, Next.js).
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Experience with RESTful APIs integration.
• Familiarity with code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote work.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• - Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• - Fully remote work arrangement offering ultimate flexibility.
• - Opportunity to work on innovative and challenging software projects.
• - Collaborative and supportive global team environment.
• - Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• - Be part of a company that values employee growth and innovation.
• - Access to modern development tools and technologies.