Lead Frontend Architect – Hybrid, Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks an innovative and experienced Lead Frontend Developer to shape the frontend architecture of its SaaS products and lead a talented team.

You will mentor peers, collaborate with backend, UI/UX, and product managers, advocate modern web tech, ensure scalable, accessible interfaces, and drive delivery from design to deployment in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of frontend development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of complex user interfaces for SaaS applications.
• Drive best practices in frontend development, including code quality, testing, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with backend developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers to translate requirements into functional experiences.
• Architect and implement scalable frontend solutions using modern frameworks.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Contribute to technical strategy and roadmap planning for frontend development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex frontend issues.
• Stay up-to-date with latest frontend technologies and industry trends.
• Ensure the frontend is responsive, accessible, and performs across devices and browsers.

Skills

Frontend leadership

React

Angular

Vue.js

HTML5

CSS3

State management

REST APIs

Git

Agile/Scrum

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Redux

Zustand

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks an innovative and experienced Lead Frontend Developer to shape the frontend architecture of its SaaS products and lead a talented team.

You will mentor peers, collaborate with backend, UI/UX, and product managers, advocate modern web tech, ensure scalable, accessible interfaces, and drive delivery from design to deployment in a hybrid work setup.