Remote Lead Frontend Developer (React)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary

comprehensive health benefits

flexible working hours

budget for professional development (e

regular performance reviews

career advancement opportunities

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Frontend Developer to steer our React-based UI across a fully remote team. You will mentor junior developers, align with UI/UX and product teams, and drive reusable component development to deliver scalable, responsive interfaces.

The role emphasizes performance, accessibility, and modern tooling, with a strong remote-collaboration culture and career growth opportunities within a fast-growing edtech platform.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of frontend development experience with a strong React focus
• Proven experience leading frontend development teams
• Strong JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend build tools
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous data handling
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and cross-browser compatibility
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills
• A portfolio showcasing successful frontend projects

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of user interfaces using React
• Mentor and guide junior frontend developers with technical leadership and code reviews
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into features
• Develop reusable components and frontend libraries for future use
• Ensure UI/UX designs are technically feasible and optimize for speed and scalability
• Write clean, maintainable code and implement responsive designs
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices
• Drive frontend development best practices including testing, performance, and accessibility
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the frontend technology roadmap

Skills

Frontend leadership

React expertise

JavaScript ES6+

UI/UX collaboration

Remote teamwork

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Redux

Zustand

Jest

React Testing Library

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative e-learning platform, is seeking an experienced Lead Frontend Developer with expertise in React to join their fully remote team. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the user experience of a rapidly growing educational technology product. As a remote-first organization, we value proactive communication, strong individual contribution, and collaborative problem-solving across distributed teams. You will be responsible for leading frontend development efforts, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces. If you are passionate about creating intuitive web applications and excel in a remote work environment, this role is for you. While our company has operational connections in Paarl, Western Cape, this position offers the full flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of user interfaces using React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Mentor and guide junior frontend developers, providing technical leadership and code reviews.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into functional features.
• Develop reusable components and frontend libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Implement responsive designs that work seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
• Drive best practices in frontend development, including testing, performance optimization, and accessibility.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to frontend technology roadmap.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 6+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with a significant focus on React. Proven experience leading frontend development teams. Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel). Strong understanding of state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand) and routing. Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling. Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library). Excellent understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and responsive design principles. Strong communication and collaboration skills, suitable for a remote team. A portfolio showcasing successful frontend projects and user interfaces.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive health benefits
• flexible working hours
• generous budget for professional development, including access to online courses, conferences, and certifications
• regular performance reviews
• opportunities for career advancement
• a collaborative, supportive company culture