Frontend Developer (React Specialist)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Dynamic team

Job summary

Placements24, a Soweto-based software development house, seeks a skilled Frontend Developer specializing in React to design and implement responsive, user-friendly interfaces for web applications. You will translate UI/UX designs into clean, high-quality code and collaborate with a talented team to deliver engaging user experiences.

Ideal candidates have strong React knowledge, ES6+, HTML5, CSS3, and experience with Redux or Context API, REST APIs, and modern tooling like Webpack and Babel.

Qualifications

• Proven Frontend Developer with React focus.
• Portfolio showcasing frontend projects and React proficiency.
• Understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks and responsive design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces for web applications using React.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality, functional code.
• Collaborate with backend developers and designers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and usability.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code.
• Perform unit testing and integration testing to ensure application quality.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

React

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

React Hooks

Redux/Context API

RESTful APIs

Git

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic software development house based in the heart of Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Frontend Developer with specialized expertise in React. This role is essential for designing, developing, and implementing responsive, user-friendly interfaces for a range of web applications. You will be instrumental in translating UI/UX designs into functional, high-quality code, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects, collaborate with a talented team, and grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment in Soweto. We are looking for a proactive developer who thrives on building exceptional front-end experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces for web applications using React.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality, functional code.
• Collaborate with backend developers and designers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and usability.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code.
• Perform unit testing and integration testing to ensure application quality.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge within the team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Frontend Developer, with a strong focus on React development.
• A portfolio showcasing impressive frontend projects and a deep understanding of React principles.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API) and React hooks.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Knowledge of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Understanding of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge web applications.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative development team in Soweto.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to modern frontend technologies and workflows.
• A vibrant work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions.