Frontend Lead Developer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Team mentoring

Modern office facilities in Nelspruit

Regular team-building activities

Retirement savings plan

Performance bonuses

On-site amenities

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced Frontend Lead Developer to guide a team of frontend engineers, drive high-performance, accessible web interfaces, and ensure design standards align with best practices.

You will collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers, implement complex interfaces with React/Angular/Vue, and shape frontend architecture while mentoring the team on client-driven projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Web design.
• Minimum of 6 years frontend development with leadership experience.
• Strong HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+), with one modern framework.
• Experience with build tools like Webpack, Babel or Gulp and Git.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend developers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Oversee the development of responsive, accessible, and high-performance web interfaces.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers to translate design concepts into functional code.
• Develop and maintain reusable code and frontend libraries for future use.
• Implement complex user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize frontend performance.

Skills

Frontend leadership

HTML5/CSS3/JS

React/Angular/Vue

Performance optimization

Cross-browser compatibility

UI/UX understanding

Git version control

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Web Design or related

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Gulp

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable digital agency known for its cutting-edge web solutions, is seeking an experienced and creative Frontend Lead Developer to join their team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga . This leadership role will involve guiding a team of frontend developers, overseeing the development of highly interactive and user-friendly web interfaces, and ensuring adherence to design standards and best practices. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, responsive design principles, and performance optimization techniques. You will be instrumental in shaping the frontend architecture and ensuring the delivery of exceptional user experiences for a diverse range of clients. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate within a dynamic agency environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend developers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Oversee the development of responsive, accessible, and high-performance web interfaces.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers to translate design concepts into functional code.
• Develop and maintain reusable code and frontend libraries for future use.
• Implement complex user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize frontend performance for maximum speed and scalability across various devices and browsers.
• Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for frontend development.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for frontend tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in frontend development, with proven leadership experience.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Proficiency in at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel, Gulp).
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with performance optimization techniques.
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead and mentor a talented team.
• Exposure to a wide range of exciting client projects.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications.
• Collaborative and creative work environment in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga .
• Generous paid time off and public holidays.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Performance bonuses.
• Modern office facilities with on-site amenities.
• Regular team-building activities.