Lead Front-End Developer - E-commerce Platform

Placements24; Centurion; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement contributions

Generous annual leave

Leadership development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Front-End Developer in Centurion, Gauteng to architect and deliver scalable web interfaces for a high-traffic e-commerce platform.

You will mentor a team of developers, drive technical decisions, and collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into robust code. A strong emphasis on performance, accessibility, and maintainability is essential.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/engineering.
• 7+ years in front-end development with at least 2 years in lead/senior roles.
• Extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
• Strong HTML5/CSS3 knowledge and preprocessors like SASS/LESS.

Mansioni

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of front-end developers.
• Architect and maintain responsive, high-performance UIs using modern JS frameworks.
• Collaborate with UI/UX, back-end, and product teams to translate designs into code.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Drive front-end strategy and conduct code reviews.

Conoscenze

Front-end architecture

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Strumenti

React

Vue

Angular

Redux

Vuex

Webpack

Babel

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the e-commerce sector located in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Front-End Developer. This role is crucial for architecting and implementing the user interface for their cutting-edge e-commerce platform. You will lead a team of talented developers, mentor them, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, performant, and scalable front-end solutions. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in modern front-end frameworks, a strong understanding of responsive design, and a passion for building exceptional user experiences. This is a hands-on leadership role perfect for someone who thrives in a challenging and rewarding environment in Centurion, Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of front-end developers, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.


• Architect, develop, and maintain responsive and performant user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).


• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, back-end developers, and product managers to translate designs and requirements into functional code.


• Implement best practices for code quality, performance optimization, and cross-browser compatibility.


• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards.


• Drive technical decision-making and contribute to the overall front-end strategy.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex front-end issues.


• Stay abreast of emerging front-end technologies and methodologies.


• Ensure the scalability and maintainability of the front-end codebase.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• 7+ years of professional experience in front-end development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.


• Extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular).


• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and preprocessors like SASS or LESS.


• Proficiency in state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).


• Experience with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and package managers (e.g., npm, yarn).


• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming.


• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.


• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress) is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.


• Generous paid time off and annual leave.


• Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement.


• Work on a high-traffic, impactful e-commerce platform in Centurion.


• Engage with a talented team of professionals dedicated to innovation.


• Supportive management and a positive workplace culture.