Senior Front-End Developer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer for our client in East London, Eastern Cape. You will build and maintain responsive web interfaces, collaborating with UI/UX and back‑end teams to deliver engaging user experiences.

The role requires strong expertise in modern JS frameworks, HTML5, CSS3, and performance optimization, with a hybrid work model offering flexibility. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of experience and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in computing.
• Minimum 5 years of professional front-end development experience.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Expertise in at least one modern JS framework (React/Angular/Vue).
• Experience with front-end build tools and REST APIs.
• Version control with Git and good debugging skills.
• Familiarity with cross‑browser compatibility and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive, high‑performance user interfaces.
• Translate designs into functional code and ensure UI feasibility.
• Collaborate with back‑end teams to integrate front‑end logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code.
• Conduct code reviews and optimize for speed and scalability.
• Stay up‑to‑date with front‑end trends and best practices.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

React/Angular/Vue.js

Webpack/Babel

REST APIs

Git

Cross‑browser

Testing frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Webpack

Babel

npm/yarn

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading digital solutions provider, is looking for a Senior Front-End Developer to join their dynamic team in East London, Eastern Cape . This role will involve building and maintaining responsive, high-performance user interfaces for a variety of web applications. You will work closely with UI/UX designers and back-end developers to translate designs into functional, interactive experiences. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of modern front-end technologies, a passion for clean and efficient code, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality user interfaces. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and grow your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality, functional code.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end logic with server-side functionality.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Identify and troubleshoot bugs and performance issues.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging front-end technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to the improvement of front-end development processes and tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in front-end development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Expertise in at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues and performance optimization techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for this role in East London, Eastern Cape , with a hybrid work model providing flexibility. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting digital projects, collaborate with a talented team, and benefit from professional development opportunities. The company provides a positive and collaborative work environment that values innovation and employee growth. Specific details on benefits and compensation will be discussed during the interview process.