Frontend Developer (React)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-first

Generous paid time off

Learning & development opportunities

Exposure to modern frontend tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Frontend Developer with React expertise to join our dynamic e-commerce product team. You will build responsive, high-performance user interfaces and collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers to implement new features in a fully distributed setup.

This remote-first role offers flexibility to work from anywhere, a focus on modern frontend practices, and opportunities to contribute to scalable web applications that delight customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of frontend development experience with a focus on React.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Strong understanding of React.js and component-based architecture.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux/Context API).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous requests.
• Experience with modern frontend build tools (Webpack/Babel).
• Version control with Git.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent remote communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, responsive user interfaces using React.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers to implement features.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented code.
• Translate UI/UX designs into functional code.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Identify and resolve bugs and technical issues.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and share knowledge.
• Stay updated with frontend trends and best practices.
• Contribute to frontend architecture and development processes.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

REST APIs

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Redux

Context API

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a dynamic e-commerce platform seeking a talented Frontend Developer with expertise in React to join their growing product team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to craft intuitive and engaging user interfaces for our innovative online services. You will be at the forefront of building responsive and performant web applications that delight our customers. This position is remote-first, providing you the flexibility to work from anywhere. We are looking for a creative coder with a passion for building exceptional user experiences and a strong understanding of modern frontend development practices. Embrace the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fully distributed team. If you are driven by user-centric design and technical excellence, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, responsive, and performant user interfaces using React.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend developers to implement new features and functionalities.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into actual code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Identify and resolve bugs and technical issues.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in frontend development.
• Contribute to the improvement of frontend architecture and development processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Frontend Developer with a strong focus on React.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Solid understanding of React.js and its core principles, including component-based architecture.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with modern frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git).
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, crucial for a remote team.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance incentives.
• Full remote-first working flexibility.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Work with a talented and innovative e-commerce company.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive remote team.
• Exposure to modern frontend technologies.