Remote Senior Frontend Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within SA

Stock options

Health insurance

Paid time off

Learning & conference opportunities

Modern tech stack tools

Job summary

Placements24, a rapidly expanding SaaS company, seeks a Senior Frontend Engineer to join a remote-first engineering team based in South Africa. You will own UI development, performance optimization, and guiding junior developers across a global product.

You bring 6+ years of frontend experience with JS, HTML5, CSS3, and frameworks like React/Vue/Angular. Collaboration with design and backend teams is essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years frontend development experience.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, with modern ES features.
• Proven experience with at least one major JS framework (React, Vue.js, Angular).
• Strong state management knowledge (Redux, Vuex).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain complex user interfaces with modern JS frameworks.
• Write high-quality, testable frontend code following best practices.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to build features.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and cross-device responsiveness.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior frontend engineers, participate in architecture discussions.
• Debug frontend issues and stay current with emerging frontend tech.
• Contribute to frontend tooling and process improvements.

Skills

Frontend frameworks

JavaScript ES2020+

Web performance

Code quality

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or equivalent

Tools

React

Vue.js

Angular

Redux/Vuex

Webpack/Babel

Jest/Mocha

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly expanding SaaS company looking for an exceptional Senior Frontend Engineer to join their globally distributed, remote-first engineering team. This role is instrumental in building and enhancing the user interface of our client's flagship product, ensuring a seamless, responsive, and visually appealing experience for users worldwide. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in architectural decisions, code quality, and mentoring junior developers. This position offers the ultimate flexibility, allowing you to work entirely remotely from anywhere within South Africa. The ideal candidate is a master of modern JavaScript frameworks and best practices, possesses a strong understanding of web performance optimization, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced development environment. We are seeking a proactive individual who is passionate about crafting exceptional user experiences through clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain complex user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular).
• Write high-quality, testable, and efficient frontend code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to translate designs and requirements into functional features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
• Lead code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior frontend engineers.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making processes.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a smooth user experience.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and propose innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the frontend development process and tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with a deep understanding of modern ES features.
• Proven experience with at least one major JavaScript framework/library (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Strong understanding of state management solutions (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques and tools.
• Experience with frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote teams.

Benefits

• Completely remote work environment with location flexibility within South Africa.
• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and public holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and conference attendance.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to excel in your role.
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing global company.