Lead React Frontend Architect — Hybrid & Mentorship

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development funds

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to join a fully remote SaaS engineering team in South Africa. You will architect scalable frontend systems, mentor a team of developers, and drive technical excellence across projects.

You should have 7+ years in frontend development, strong JS (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and experience with React/Angular/Vue. Remote work, strong problem-solving, and collaboration with backend and product teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering.
• 7+ years frontend development with at least 3 years in lead/architect role.
• Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5 and CSS3, modern frameworks.
• Experience with React/Angular/Vue and state management, Webpack/Babel and testing.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and Git,remote work capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of complex frontend architectures with modern web technologies.
• Develop reusable code and libraries for future use ensuring high performance.
• Translate UI/UX designs into responsive, interactive code.
• Collaborate with backend and product teams to define and ship features.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, promote best practices.
• Address performance issues, bugs and technical debt.
• Champion innovation and explore new frontend technologies.
• Ensure UI/UX feasibility and alignment with product goals.

Skills

JavaScript ES6+

HTML5

CSS3

React/Angular/Vue

State management

REST APIs

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Testing frameworks

Job description

Remote Lead Frontend Developer - Web Application Architecture

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company, is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Frontend Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is critical for architecting and building scalable, performant, and user-friendly web applications. You will lead a team of frontend developers, mentor them, and drive technical excellence across all frontend projects. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, responsive design, and best practices in frontend architecture. This remote-first position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects and contribute significantly to the company's product development from anywhere in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex frontend architectures using modern web technologies.
• Develop reusable code and libraries for future use, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes into high-quality, responsive, and interactive code.
• Collaborate closely with backend developers and product managers to define and ship new features.
• Mentor and guide junior frontend developers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, bugs, and technical debt.
• Champion technical innovation and explore new technologies to improve the development process and product quality.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in frontend development, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior architect role.
• Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• In-depth experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong understanding of state management, build tools (Webpack, Babel), and testing frameworks.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth, including access to online courses and conferences.