Frontend Developer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Remote work

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Home office allowance

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a skilled Frontend Developer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will build responsive, pixel-perfect interfaces using HTML5, CSS3 and modern JavaScript frameworks, collaborating with UI/UX designers and backend developers to deliver engaging web experiences.

You will translate wireframes into high-quality code, optimize performance, stay current with front-end trends, and contribute to code reviews in a remote, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Frontend Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Hands-on experience with at least one major frontend framework (React/Angular/Vue).
• Familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Babel) and Git.
• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive and interactive user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Translate UI/UX designs into high-quality, pixel-perfect code.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable frontend code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and best practices, proposing improvements to our development processes.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

Responsive design

Remote collaboration

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and creative Frontend Developer to join their entirely remote engineering team. You will be responsible for implementing user interfaces for our web applications, ensuring an exceptional user experience and seamless interaction. This role requires a strong grasp of modern JavaScript frameworks, HTML, and CSS, along with a keen eye for design detail. You will work collaboratively with UI/UX designers and back-end developers to translate visual concepts into functional, responsive, and engaging web interfaces. This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer passionate about building beautiful and performant user experiences in a fully remote, collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop responsive and interactive user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality, pixel-perfect code.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented frontend code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and best practices, proposing improvements to our development processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Frontend Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Hands-on experience with at least one major frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• 100% remote work position, offering flexibility and a great work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and ongoing professional development.
• A dynamic and innovative work culture that encourages creativity and technical excellence.