React Frontend Developer - Fintech UI & Performance

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Modern office in Kimberley

Professional development

Paid time off

Team events

Training resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Frontend Developer for a Kimberley-based fintech, focusing on building engaging web interfaces with React. You’ll collaborate with UX/UI designers and backend engineers to translate designs into high-quality, responsive applications across devices.

You should have a Bachelor’s in CS or related field and 2+ years React experience, with strong JS, HTML5, CSS3, and state management knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of frontend development experience with React.js.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Context API).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous requests.
• Understanding of frontend build tools (Webpack, Babel).
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain user-facing features for web apps using React.js.
• Translate UI/UX designs into high-quality, functional code.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend with server-side logic.
• Ensure UI/UX designs are technically feasible.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and responsiveness across devices and browsers.
• Write clean, maintainable, documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge with the team.
• Troubleshoot frontend issues and implement effective solutions.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of frontend processes.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Redux

Context API

REST APIs

Webpack

Git

Cross-browser

Performance optimization

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Frontend Developer for a Kimberley-based fintech, focusing on building engaging web interfaces with React. You’ll collaborate with UX/UI designers and backend engineers to translate designs into high-quality, responsive applications across devices.

You should have a Bachelor’s in CS or related field and 2+ years React experience, with strong JS, HTML5, CSS3, and state management knowledge.