Remote Lead Frontend Engineer - User Experience Focused

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,992,000 - 2,988,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Home office setup budget

Unlimited vacation

Confidential remote work stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Frontend Engineer to guide a talented remote team in building world-class web applications. You will shape UI/UX, drive performance, and set technical direction across React, Vue, or Angular projects.

You will mentor engineers, define coding standards, collaborate with design and backend teams, and champion accessibility while delivering scalable, robust interfaces for a global audience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years frontend development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Deep experience with at least one major frontend framework (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Strong understanding of state management, component libraries, and build tools (Webpack, Vite).
• Proven experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques, SEO best practices, and web security.
• Experience with unit testing and end-to-end testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Architect and develop complex, scalable, and performant user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Establish and enforce frontend coding standards, best practices, and code review processes.
• Collaborate closely with backend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Drive innovation in frontend technologies and methodologies.
• Oversee the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies for frontend applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex frontend issues.
• Contribute to the technical vision and roadmap for frontend development.
• Champion accessibility standards (WCAG) and cross-browser compatibility.

Skills

Frontend development

Leadership

JavaScript ES6+

HTML5

CSS3

React/Vue/Angular

REST APIs

Testing (Jest/Cypress)

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly innovative digital product studio, is seeking an exceptional Lead Frontend Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is paramount in shaping the user interface and user experience of their flagship web applications. You will be responsible for leading a talented team of frontend developers, setting technical direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, performant, and engaging user interfaces. This position requires a deep understanding of modern frontend frameworks, best practices in UI/UX development, and a passion for creating intuitive digital experiences. As a remote-first company, we empower our engineers with the autonomy and flexibility to work from anywhere, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration. If you are a seasoned frontend engineer with leadership aspirations and a desire to build world-class digital products in a fully remote setting, this is the opportunity for you. Join us in pushing the boundaries of web development and user-centric design from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Architect and develop complex, scalable, and performant user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Establish and enforce frontend coding standards, best practices, and code review processes.
• Collaborate closely with backend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Drive innovation in frontend technologies and methodologies.
• Oversee the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies for frontend applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex frontend issues.
• Contribute to the technical vision and roadmap for frontend development.
• Champion accessibility standards (WCAG) and cross-browser compatibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional frontend development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Expertise in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Deep experience with at least one major frontend framework (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Strong understanding of state management, component libraries, and build tools (Webpack, Vite).
• Proven experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques, SEO best practices, and web security.
• Experience with unit testing and end-to-end testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a remote team.
• A strong portfolio showcasing complex and well-designed frontend applications is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous home office setup budget and recurring stipends.
• Unlimited vacation policy and flexible remote working hours.
• Annual budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Regular virtual team-building events and social gatherings.
• Opportunities for significant career advancement in a rapidly growing company.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.