Frontend React Developer – FinTech, Centurion (Office)

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Office-based in Centurion

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Frontend Developer in Centurion, Gauteng, focused on React to build robust web applications for our fintech client. Office-based role with a collaborative team of engineers and product managers delivering highly usable interfaces.

You will own features, optimize performance, and work closely with designs and APIs. A 2+ years track record, strong JS/React skills, and a collaborative mindset will help you succeed in this fast-paced fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional frontend experience with React.js.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux or Context API).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and async data handling.
• Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library) is a plus.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy frontend code using React.js.
• Translate wireframes into interactive, responsive UI.
• Integrate frontend with backend APIs and server logic.
• Optimize frontend performance across devices and browsers.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge.
• Debug frontend issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay updated with frontend trends and best practices.
• Ensure UI/UX designs are technically feasible.
• Contribute to process and tooling improvements.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript

HTML5 & CSS3

Redux/Context API

REST APIs

Git

Testing (Jest)

Problem-solving

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Redux

React Testing Library

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Frontend Developer in Centurion, Gauteng, focused on React to build robust web applications for our fintech client. Office-based role with a collaborative team of engineers and product managers delivering highly usable interfaces.

You will own features, optimize performance, and work closely with designs and APIs. A 2+ years track record, strong JS/React skills, and a collaborative mindset will help you succeed in this fast-paced fintech environment.