Lead Frontend Engineer

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Frontend Engineer to spearhead UI development in George. You will guide a team, set technical standards, and drive cutting‑edge web applications, shaping user experiences across our client products.

You will mentor developers, implement scalable interfaces, collaborate with designers and backend engineers, and uphold performance benchmarks while promoting best practices and code quality. This role offers growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of frontend development experience with 2+ years in lead/mentorship roles.
• Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong knowledge of modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Vuex) and build tools (Webpack).
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend developers, fostering collaboration.
• Design and implement scalable, responsive interfaces using modern technologies.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend engineers for seamless integration.
• Establish coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Oversee frontend development lifecycle from concept to deployment and maintenance.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members.

Skills

Frontend leadership

Team mentoring

UI/UX collaboration

Code reviews

Performance optimization

Web accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Redux

Vuex

Webpack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Frontend Engineer to spearhead their user interface development efforts in George . This leadership role will involve guiding a team of frontend developers, setting technical standards, and driving the implementation of cutting-edge web applications. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our client's digital products, ensuring they are intuitive, performant, and visually appealing. The successful candidate will thrive in a challenging environment, bringing both technical expertise and strong leadership qualities to the forefront.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend developers, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Design and implement scalable, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces using modern frontend technologies.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to ensure seamless integration of components.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Oversee the entire frontend development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and maintenance.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in frontend development, with at least 2 years in a lead or mentorship role.
• Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Deep understanding of modern frontend frameworks such as React , Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) and build tools (e.g., Webpack).
• Strong knowledge of UI/UX principles and performance optimization strategies.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and attending conferences.
• A dynamic and innovative workplace culture in George .