Lead Frontend Developer (React)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health benefits (medical and dental)

Pension fund contribution

Annual leave

Professional development budget

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer in Bloemfontein. This remote-friendly role focuses on architecting and delivering high-quality, user-centric web apps using React.

You will guide a team, set standards, and collaborate with product and backend teams to translate requirements into robust features. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in frontend development, deep React knowledge, strong JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3 skills, and experience with RESTful APIs, testing, and modern toolchains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of frontend development experience.
• Extensive React experience with hooks, context API, and Redux or similar.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with frontend build tools (Webpack, Babel).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous requests.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and accessibility standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of complex, responsive web apps using React.
• Architect scalable frontend solutions and make key technical decisions.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and perform code reviews.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers.
• Ensure UI/UX designs are technically feasible and implemented well.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
• Optimize frontend performance across devices.
• Stay up-to-date with frontend technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Champion frontend standards and processes within the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend bugs and issues.

Skills

React

JavaScript

Frontend architecture

Team leadership

Code reviews

UI/UX awareness

HTML/CSS

Redux / state management

Testing (Jest)

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative digital agency, is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Frontend Developer to lead their frontend development efforts in Bloemfontein . This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and delivering high-quality, user-centric web applications. You will guide a team of frontend developers, champion best practices, and ensure the technical excellence of our client's digital products. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, and has a keen eye for user experience and design. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the frontend strategy of a growing company and mentor a passionate team. Join us in creating cutting-edge digital experiences from Bloemfontein .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex, responsive, and user-friendly web applications using React.


• Architect scalable and maintainable frontend solutions, making key technical decisions.


• Mentor and guide junior frontend developers, conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback.


• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into high-quality features.


• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.


• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.


• Optimize frontend performance for maximum speed and scalability across devices.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies, trends, and best practices.


• Champion frontend development standards and processes within the team.


• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend-related bugs and issues.

Requirements

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


• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.


• Extensive experience with React and its core principles (hooks, context API, state management with Redux or similar).


• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.


• Experience with frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).


• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.


• Knowledge of modern frontend testing strategies and tools (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).


• Understanding of UI/UX principles and accessibility standards.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Experience with version control systems (Git).


• Experience in a team lead or senior developer role is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and excellent health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.


• Employees benefit from a generous pension fund contribution and ample annual leave.


• We provide a dedicated budget for professional development, including training courses, certifications, and conference attendance.


• This role offers the flexibility of being fully remote.


• Our client values work-life balance and fosters a positive and collaborative team culture.