Lead Frontend Developer - User Experience

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career growth

Creative work environment

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Frontend Developer to steer architecture, UI delivery and performance across flagship products. You will mentor a talented team, set coding standards, and collaborate with UX, product and backend teams to translate requirements into exceptional interfaces.

The role requires hands-on leadership in modern JavaScript ecosystems (React/Angular/Vue, Redux, Webpack). You’ll champion accessibility, code quality, and timely delivery in a dynamic Cape Town tech

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years frontend experience with at least 2 in a lead role.
• Expert in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong experience with React/Angular/Vue.js and state management.
• Familiar with build tools (Webpack, Babel) and cross-browser performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of frontend architectures using modern JS frameworks.
• Mentor frontend developers and promote code quality.
• Collaborate with UI/UX, product and backend teams to translate requirements.
• Establish coding standards, performance optimizations, and accessibility best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure timely delivery of features.
• Champion adoption of new frontend technologies.

Skills

Frontend architecture leadership

Mentorship & team leadership

Collaboration with UX/Product/Backend

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Redux

NgRx

Webpack

Babel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Frontend Developer to spearhead their user experience initiatives in Cape Town . This pivotal role involves leading a talented team of frontend developers in crafting intuitive, engaging, and high-performance user interfaces for their flagship products. You will be responsible for setting the technical direction, driving best practices, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional digital experiences that delight customers. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned developer who is passionate about modern web technologies, committed to mentorship, and eager to make a significant impact on the product's user-facing aspects within a vibrant and innovative company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex frontend architectures using modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular .
• Mentor and guide a team of frontend developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, code quality, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into seamless user interfaces.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, performance optimization techniques, and accessibility best practices.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality frontend features.
• Champion the adoption of new frontend technologies and methodologies to enhance development efficiency and user satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+) .
• Deep understanding and practical experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js .
• Proven experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, NgRx) and build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Strong knowledge of responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and web performance optimization techniques.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and professional development in Cape Town .
• A dynamic and creative work environment that values innovation and collaboration.
• Generous leave allowance and wellness programs.