Lead Frontend Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development budget

Flexible hours

Remote culture

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Frontend Engineer to guide the frontend of our client’s web applications. This fully remote role lets you contribute from anywhere in South Africa, shaping UI architecture and setting high standards for performance and user experience.

You will mentor a team of frontend developers, collaborate with product, design, and backend teams, and ensure robust testing with unit, integration, and E2E approaches. Proficiency in HTML/CSS/JS and React/Angular/Vue is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or practical experience in CS/Web Development.
• 7+ years frontend development with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Expert HTML, CSS and JavaScript (ES6+) skills.
• Deep experience with React, Angular or Vue.js.
• Strong state management and build tools (Redux, Vuex; Webpack/Babel).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and async requests.
• Knowledge of frontend testing (Jest, Cypress, Playwright).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable frontend apps.
• Set frontend coding standards and architectural patterns.
• Mentor a team of frontend developers and drive technical growth.
• Collaborate with UX/UI to translate wireframes into interfaces.
• Work with backend engineers to integrate APIs and logic.
• Ensure feasibility of UI/UX designs and cross-browser compatibility.
• Optimize performance across devices and browsers.
• Implement unit, integration, and E2E tests for frontend code.
• Troubleshoot complex frontend issues and provide solutions.
• Stay current with frontend tech and industry trends.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JS

React/Angular/Vue

Redux/Vuex

Webpack/Babel

RESTful APIs

Testing (Jest/Cypress/Playwright)

Remote collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript ES6+

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an exceptional Lead Frontend Engineer to guide their frontend development efforts. This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere within South Africa . You will be responsible for architecting and implementing user interfaces for complex web applications, setting high standards for code quality, performance, and user experience. This leadership position involves mentoring a team of frontend developers, driving technical strategy, and collaborating closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver seamless and engaging user journeys. The ideal candidate is a seasoned expert in modern frontend technologies, possesses strong architectural skills, and excels at communication and collaboration in a remote setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the user-facing aspects of innovative products and lead a talented team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and high-performance frontend applications.
• Set and enforce frontend coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns.
• Mentor and guide a team of frontend developers, fostering their technical growth and productivity.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate visual concepts and wireframes into functional, interactive interfaces.
• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize frontend performance for maximum speed and scalability across various devices and browsers.
• Implement robust testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E) for frontend code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex frontend issues, providing effective solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
• Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the frontend team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or lead role.
• Expert proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Deep experience with modern frontend frameworks/libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong understanding of state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) and build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Experience with performance optimization techniques and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Knowledge of frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Playwright).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities, essential for remote teamwork.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide other developers.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Fully remote work opportunity.
• Budget for professional development, including courses and conferences.
• A dynamic and supportive remote work culture.
• Opportunity to work on exciting, user-centric products.
• Clear career progression path.