Remote Senior Frontend Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Career growth

Inclusive remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to join a fully remote team in South Africa. You will build high-performance web interfaces using React, Angular, or Vue.js, translating UI concepts into maintainable code and collaborating with designers and backend engineers.

You will mentor junior developers, optimize for speed and accessibility, and contribute to architectural decisions while working remotely across the country.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of frontend development experience.
• Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sophisticated user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Translate UI/UX wireframes and prototypes into high-quality, maintainable code.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and accessibility across various devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend logic with server-side APIs and services.
• Ensure code quality through rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior frontend developers within the remote team.

Skills

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

React

Angular

Vue.js

Redux/Vuex

RESTful APIs

Web performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to join their fully remote team, contributing to the development of cutting-edge web applications. This position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, focusing on building intuitive, high-performance user interfaces. You will collaborate with a distributed team of designers and developers to translate intricate design concepts into functional, visually appealing, and responsive web experiences. This role requires a strong command of modern frontend technologies and a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sophisticated user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Translate UI/UX wireframes and prototypes into high-quality, maintainable code.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and accessibility across various devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend logic with server-side APIs and services.
• Ensure code quality through rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior frontend developers within the remote team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Deep experience with at least one major frontend framework (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Familiarity with state management patterns and tools (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, asynchronous programming, and web performance optimization techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular performance reviews.
• Completely remote working arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and online courses.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing tech company.
• A supportive and inclusive remote work culture that values collaboration and innovation.