Lead Frontend Engineer (React/Vue) - Remote/Hybrid

Placements24; Cape Town; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and annual bonuses

Remote or hybrid work arrangement

Private medical aid and retirement-fun

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to head frontend development efforts in Cape Town. You will architect robust frontend solutions, mentor a team of developers, and collaborate with backend, designers, and project managers to deliver high-quality web applications.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.js, strong performance optimization skills, and a passion for great user experiences in a hybrid or remote-capable setup.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 6 years of professional frontend development experience.
• Proven experience leading frontend teams or projects.
• Expert proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Deep expertise in React or Vue.js.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite) and package managers (e.g., npm, yarn).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience working remotely or in a hybrid model is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the frontend development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, for various client projects.
• Architect and implement robust, scalable, and performant frontend solutions using React, Vue.js, or similar frameworks.
• Mentor and guide a team of frontend developers, providing technical leadership and code reviews.
• Collaborate effectively with UI/UX designers to translate design mockups and wireframes into high-quality code.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and version control (e.g., Git).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex frontend issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging frontend technologies and trends, advocating for their adoption where appropriate.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the development team.

Conocimientos

JavaScript ES6+

React or Vue.js

HTML5

CSS3

Redux / Vuex

Webpack / Vite

Git

API integration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Webpack

Vite

NPM

Yarn

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to head frontend development efforts in Cape Town. You will architect robust frontend solutions, mentor a team of developers, and collaborate with backend, designers, and project managers to deliver high-quality web applications.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.js, strong performance optimization skills, and a passion for great user experiences in a hybrid or remote-capable setup.