Lead Frontend Developer - React Expert

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Stock options

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer with extensive React experience to guide the design, development, and delivery of high-performance web interfaces for a remote engineering team.

You will mentor developers, set frontend standards, collaborate with UI/UX and backend engineers, and ensure scalable, maintainable code while staying ahead of new frontend technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field.
• 6+ years of professional frontend experience.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frameworks (React).
• Proven experience with state management libraries (Redux, Context API) and build tools (Webpack).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and async requests.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex, scalable, responsive web apps using React.
• Architect frontend solutions with focus on code quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to translate requirements into interfaces.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and enforce best practices and code reviews.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and user experience.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and advocate for adoption.

Skills

React

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Redux

Context API

WebsPack

RESTful APIs

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Web Development

Tools

Webpack

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Frontend Developer with extensive experience in React to join their fully remote engineering team. This position is crucial for leading the design, development, and implementation of user-friendly and performant web interfaces. You will be responsible for setting technical direction for the frontend, mentoring other developers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality user experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate frontend leader to shape innovative products from the ground up within a dynamic, collaborative, and remote-first company culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex, scalable, and responsive web applications using React .
• Architect frontend solutions, ensuring code quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to translate requirements into functional interfaces.
• Mentor and guide junior frontend developers, fostering best practices and code review processes.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and propose adoption where beneficial.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Demonstrated expertise in JavaScript , HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend frameworks, particularly React .
• Proven experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API) and build tools (e.g., Webpack).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Dedicated budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• Fully remote work environment, fostering work-life balance and collaboration.