Remote Frontend Developer - UI Focus, Flexible Hours

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Remote work

Private health insurance (scope varies

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Frontend Web Developer to transform UI designs into interactive, responsive web experiences. You will work in a remote-first engineering team alongside UI/UX designers and back-end developers to deliver high-quality interfaces.

The role emphasizes translating designs, maintaining performance, and contributing to frontend libraries while supporting a globally distributed team with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in Frontend Web Development.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Experience with responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Familiarity with build tools (Webpack/Babel) and version control (Git).
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and accessibility standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a remote, asynchronous team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive and performant frontend code using modern web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality, pixel-perfect code.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Implement and maintain frontend component libraries and design systems.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and mentor junior developers.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

React/Angular/Vue

Responsive design

UI/UX principles

Accessibility

Remote collaboration

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Frontend Web Developer to transform UI designs into interactive, responsive web experiences. You will work in a remote-first engineering team alongside UI/UX designers and back-end developers to deliver high-quality interfaces.

The role emphasizes translating designs, maintaining performance, and contributing to frontend libraries while supporting a globally distributed team with flexible hours.