Lead Frontend Engineer (React/TypeScript)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, invites applications for a Lead Frontend Engineer. You will lead a team, drive UI architecture, and deliver high‑quality, responsive interfaces using React and TypeScript.

You will mentor developers, collaborate with design and backend teams, and shape the product’s frontend strategy in a fast‑paced environment.

Strong leadership, problem solving, and a passion for user‑centric design are essential, with a degree and hands-on coding required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven frontend engineer with lead or senior capacity.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React.js, and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of UI features using React and TypeScript.
• Mentor frontend developers and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into code.
• Work with backend engineers to integrate frontend with APIs.
• Ensure UI/UX designs are technically feasible and performance-oriented.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Redux

Zustand

Webpack

Vite

REST APIs

Git

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

React.js

TypeScript

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Frontend Engineer to join their innovative product development team in **Stellenbosch, Western Cape**. This role is pivotal in shaping the user interface and user experience of our cutting-edge web applications. You will lead a team of frontend developers, drive technical decisions, and ensure the delivery of high‑quality, responsive, and performant UIs. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, and has extensive experience with TypeScript. You will collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to translate complex requirements into elegant and intuitive user interfaces. This position requires strong leadership abilities, excellent problem‑solving skills, and a passion for building exceptional user‑centric products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of user‑facing features using React and TypeScript.
• Mentor and guide a team of frontend developers, fostering best practices and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional code.
• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with server‑side logic and APIs.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Write clean, maintainable, well‑documented, and efficient code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and drive code quality standards.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical strategy for frontend development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Frontend Engineer, with a significant portion in a lead or senior capacity.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Extensive experience with React.js and modern JavaScript libraries/frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite) and package managers (e.g., npm, yarn).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for continuous professional development in **Stellenbosch, Western Cape**. Employees can expect a dynamic and innovative work environment, performance‑based incentives, and a strong focus on work‑life balance. The company also provides ample opportunities for career advancement and works with state‑of‑the‑art technologies.