Lead Frontend Architect - Fintech Growth Hub

Placements24

George

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role

Fintech products experience

Modern tech stack

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent fintech company in George, Western Cape, to appoint a Lead Frontend Developer who will establish and lead their new development hub. You will guide a team of frontend engineers, set technical standards, and deliver high-performance web applications that engage customers.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in frontend with leadership, deep JavaScript experience (React/Angular), and a passion for scalable UI.

Qualifications

7+ years in frontend development with leadership experience.
Strong JS, HTML5, CSS3 with React or Angular expertise.
Experience with Redux/NgRx, Webpack or Vite, and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and implementation of responsive and performant web applications using modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular).
Architect robust frontend solutions with emphasis on code quality and maintainability.
Mentor and coach junior and mid-level frontend developers.
Collaborate with backend developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers to define features and troubleshoot issues.
Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and promote CI/CD pipelines.
Optimize application performance for speed and scalability across devices and browsers.
Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and evaluate adoption potential.
Drive technical discussions and decisions aligned with business goals and project timelines.