Remote Senior Frontend Developer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Global health, dental, and vision

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and implement modern user interfaces for flagship web applications, collaborating with distributed teams across the globe.

The role requires 5+ years of frontend experience, expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and at least one framework (React, Vue, or Angular). You will work with backend developers to integrate APIs and contribute to architectural decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional frontend web development experience.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, plus at least one modern framework (React, Vue, or Angular).
• Strong understanding of state management, asynchronous programming, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with build tools (Webpack, Babel) and Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive, and performant user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into functional components.
• Optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Work with backend developers to integrate frontend components with APIs.
• Contribute to frontend architectural decisions and technical strategy.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

React

Vue

Angular

REST APIs

Webpack

Babel

Git

State management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a globally recognized technology firm seeking an exceptional Senior Frontend Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge user interfaces for their flagship web applications, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. This role demands a deep understanding of modern frontend technologies and best practices, the ability to architect scalable solutions, and a passion for creating intuitive digital products that reach a global audience. Working remotely, you will collaborate with a distributed team of talented engineers, designers, and product managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive, and performant user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate visual concepts and wireframes into functional and interactive web components.
• Optimize application performance for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to industry best practices and participating actively in code reviews.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for frontend development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend web development .
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, along with proficiency in at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Vue, or Angular).
• Strong understanding of state management, asynchronous programming, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunities to work on challenging, large-scale projects with international impact.
• A culture that champions innovation, continuous learning, and work-life balance.