Lead Front-End Developer - Hybrid

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Performance bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Front-End Developer for a hybrid role combining in-office collaboration with remote work. You will guide the front-end team, mentor developers, and deliver high-quality, scalable web applications alongside UX designers and product managers.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in front-end development, leadership experience, and strong skills in ES6+, HTML5, CSS3, and one major framework.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in front-end development with at least 2 in lead/mentoring roles.
• Expertise in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3.
• Proficient with React, Angular, or Vue.js and building responsive UIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of front-end developers, upholding excellence.
• Architect and implement complex, responsive web apps using modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate designs into interactive interfaces.
• Optimize speed, scalability, and performance across devices and browsers.
• Write clean, documented code and conduct code reviews.
• Stay updated on front-end tech and contribute to architectural decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Front-end expertise

Problem solving

Communication

Agile

Cross-browser

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Git

REST APIs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Front-End Developer to join their dynamic team in **Cape Town, Western Cape**. This hybrid role offers the perfect blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing you to contribute to innovative projects while maintaining work-life balance. You will be responsible for guiding the front-end development efforts, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, performant, and scalable web applications. This is an exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects that impact a significant user base and to play a pivotal role in shaping our client's technological future. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, excellent leadership qualities, and a passion for crafting exceptional user interfaces. You will work closely with UX designers, back-end developers, and product managers to translate visions into robust and visually appealing digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of front-end developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Architect, develop, and implement complex, responsive, and user-friendly web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into high-quality, interactive interfaces.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance across various devices and browsers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, identify potential issues, and share knowledge within the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end bugs and performance issues.
• Stay abreast of emerging front-end technologies and propose innovative solutions.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for front-end development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in front-end development, with at least 2 years in a lead or mentoring role.
• Expertise in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proven experience with at least one major front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles, cross-browser compatibility, and web performance optimization.
• Experience with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth and development. This hybrid position allows for a balance between working from the vibrant **Cape Town** office and enjoying the flexibility of remote work. We provide a stimulating work environment, access to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to work on impactful projects. Join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, and your career can flourish.