Lead Frontend Engineer - Hybrid/Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Modern George office

Dev tools access

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to guide a team, shape the technical direction, and deliver scalable, high-performance web experiences in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 7+ years of frontend experience, 2+ in leadership, and expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and modern frameworks; collaboration with design and backend teams is essential, plus code reviews and staying current with new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years frontend development experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Strong collaboration with design/backend teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor frontend developers.
• Architect and implement frontend solutions using React/Angular/Vue.
• Collaborate with backend and design teams.
• Ensure UI/UX feasibility and optimize performance.
• Conduct code reviews and establish coding standards.
• Troubleshoot frontend issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay updated with frontend technologies and advocate adoption.
• Contribute to technical strategy and architecture.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Frontend leadership

Team mentorship

HTML5/CSS3/JS

React/Angular/Vue

Web performance

Code reviews

REST APIs

Git

Webpack/Babel

Cross-browser

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

N/A

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to guide a team, shape the technical direction, and deliver scalable, high-performance web experiences in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 7+ years of frontend experience, 2+ in leadership, and expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and modern frameworks; collaboration with design and backend teams is essential, plus code reviews and staying current with new technologies.