Remote Lead Frontend Developer (React)

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Home office stipend

Professional development budget

Virtual team events

Medical insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to drive architecture and deliver sophisticated UIs for global SaaS products. This fully remote leadership role requires guiding a talented team, setting coding standards, and delivering high-quality, scalable web applications.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product and design, optimize performance, and stay ahead of frontend trends. The position offers remote-first flexibility, competitive compensation, and a chance to influence a

Qualifications

• 8+ years of frontend development experience, with leadership exposure.
• Strong expertise in React.js and modern frontend tooling.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand).
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of complex frontend features using React and related technologies.
• Architect robust, scalable frontend solutions.
• Mentor and guide a team of frontend engineers.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with backend, product, and design to deliver features.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and cross-device performance.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and technical debt.
• Stay current with frontend trends and implement new tools.
• Contribute to technical roadmap and strategic decisions.
• Ensure frontend security and integrity.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript ES6

HTML5

CSS3

Redux

Zustand

Webpack

Vite

Jest

React Testing Library

REST APIs

TypeScript

Mentoring

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Tools

Jest

React Testing Library

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a pioneering technology firm focused on delivering innovative SaaS solutions globally. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Frontend Developer to spearhead their frontend development efforts from a fully remote capacity. This role is crucial for driving the architecture, development, and implementation of sophisticated user interfaces for their flagship products. As a lead, you will guide a talented team of developers, foster best practices, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and performant web applications. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a product used by thousands of users worldwide, all while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy of a remote work environment.

The ideal candidate is a visionary technologist with a passion for clean code and exceptional user experiences, ready to take on significant technical leadership. This is a remote-first position, offering a truly global and flexible work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex frontend features using React and related technologies.
• Architect robust, scalable, and maintainable frontend solutions.
• Mentor and guide a team of frontend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and code review processes.
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers, product managers, and designers to define and deliver features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and technical debt.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing new tools and techniques.
• Contribute to technical roadmap planning and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure the security and integrity of frontend applications.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional frontend development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
• Extensive experience building complex, scalable applications using React.js.
• Deep understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proven experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
• Strong knowledge of frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite) and testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Familiarity with TypeScript is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead engineering teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary for a fully remote position.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options plan.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Home office stipend for setting up your ideal workspace.
• Budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with a talented, globally distributed team.
• Regular virtual team-building activities.