Remote Frontend Tech Lead & Architect

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company匹配

Paid time off

Learning budget for courses and events

Flexible work schedule

Regular virtual team events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to spearhead a fully remote development team. You will guide frontend strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure scalable, high-quality user interfaces across distributed projects.

The role demands deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, architecture, and performance optimization, with a strong emphasis on remote collaboration and architectural leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years frontend development experience; 2+ years in lead/architect role.
• Strong JS, HTML5, CSS3; experience with React, Vue or Angular.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex frontend features using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Architect and maintain a scalable, robust, and performant frontend codebase.
• Mentor and guide a team of frontend developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with backend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, code review processes, and testing strategies.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize application speed.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and approaches.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and project planning.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

React

Vue

Angular

State management

Build tools

RESTful APIs

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to spearhead a fully remote development team. You will guide frontend strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure scalable, high-quality user interfaces across distributed projects.

The role demands deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, architecture, and performance optimization, with a strong emphasis on remote collaboration and architectural leadership.