Lead Frontend Developer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Frontend Developer to guide UI development in Soweto. You will set technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality, performant web apps. Collaboration with product, design, and backend teams will be essential to realize innovative product visions.

The role requires strong technical leadership, 6+ years in frontend, and hands-on experience with modern frameworks. A hybrid work model is offered to balance collaboration and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of frontend development experience, with at least 2 years in lead/senior role.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience architecting and building complex frontend applications.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and performance optimization.
• Experience with state management libraries and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend developers.
• Define and implement frontend architecture, standards, and best practices.
• Oversee development of responsive, accessible user interfaces with modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to translate UX requirements into code.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Conduct code reviews and champion continuous improvement.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and advocate adoption.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

React

Angular

Vue.js

State management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Git

Build tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Lead Frontend Developer to guide their user interface development efforts in Soweto . You will be responsible for setting the technical direction for frontend development, mentoring a team of frontend engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, performant, and user-friendly web applications. This role requires a blend of strong technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to bring innovative product visions to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Define and implement frontend architecture, technical standards, and best practices.
• Oversee the development of responsive, accessible, and visually appealing user interfaces using modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate user experience requirements into functional, efficient code.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications, optimizing for speed and scalability.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and champion continuous improvement within the team.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and advocate for their adoption when beneficial.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 6+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Proven experience in architecting and building complex frontend applications.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and web performance optimization.
• Experience with state management libraries, build tools, and version control systems (Git).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending industry events.
• A hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.