Lead Frontend Engineer (React/TypeScript)

Placements24; Polokwane; Híbrido; ZAR 1 976 000 - 2 635 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Remote work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Home office setup

Retirement plan

Resumo da oferta

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Lead Frontend Engineer to architect and develop UI for web applications in a fully remote setup. You will mentor developers, set technical direction, and drive UI/UX best practices across the team.

We value strong React/TypeScript expertise, performance-focused development, and collaboration with designers, product managers, and backend engineers in a distributed environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven frontend experience with at least 2+ years in lead/senior role.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, React.js and TypeScript.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design and implementation of complex UIs using React and TypeScript.
• Architect scalable, maintainable frontend codebases.
• Mentor a team of frontend developers and drive best practices.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, PMs, and backend engineers to deliver features.
• Implement responsive designs for multiple devices.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed and scalability.
• Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested code.
• Conduct code reviews and share knowledge across team.
• Stay current with frontend technologies and trends.
• Drive adoption of accessibility and performance practices in remote teams.

Conhecimentos

JavaScript

React.js

TypeScript

Redux

Zustand

HTML5

CSS3

Webpack

Vite

Jest

Leadership

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Ferramentas

Webpack

Vite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking an exceptional Lead Frontend Engineer to join their dynamic, remote-first engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and developing user interfaces for cutting-edge web applications, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. You will lead a team of frontend developers, provide technical direction, and champion best practices in UI/UX development. This position requires a deep understanding of modern frontend frameworks, particularly React and TypeScript, and a passion for building intuitive, performant, and scalable applications. As part of a fully remote organization, you'll leverage advanced collaboration tools to work effectively with a distributed team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the user-facing aspects of our client's products and mentor fellow engineers. We encourage innovation and value a proactive approach to problem-solving in a flexible work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex user interfaces using React and TypeScript.
• Architect scalable and maintainable frontend codebases.
• Mentor and guide a team of frontend developers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into high-quality features.
• Implement responsive designs that work seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed and scalability.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge across the team.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and trends.
• Drive adoption of best practices in frontend development, accessibility, and performance within the remote engineering department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Frontend Engineer, with at least 2+ years in a lead or senior capacity.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Deep proficiency with React.js and TypeScript.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
• Familiarity with build tools like Webpack or Vite.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage projects in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and public holidays.
• Professional development opportunities, including conference attendance and training.
• Home office setup allowance.
• 401(k) or equivalent retirement plan.
• Regular virtual team events and collaboration sessions.
• Access to cutting-edge development tools and technologies.