Senior Front-End Developer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Dental & vision plans

Professional development

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to join a dynamic technology team. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere within South Africa while delivering high-quality, responsive user interfaces for complex web applications.

You will collaborate with backend developers and designers, optimize performance, and participate in architectural decisions. The role emphasizes clean code, modern front-end practices, and remote collaboration with a talented, distributed team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with modern frameworks.
• Experience with Redux or Vuex and build tools like Webpack.
• Solid understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with Git and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive UIs using React, Vue, or Angular.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes into interactive web experiences.
• Optimize front-end performance for speed and scalability across devices.
• Write clean, maintainable code with proper documentation and standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end bugs reported by QA or users.

Skills

Front-end development

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

React/Vue/Angular

Redux/Vuex/Webpack

Responsive design

Git & Agile

Tools

Redux

Vuex

Webpack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Front-End Developer to join their innovative technology team. This role focuses on building and enhancing user interfaces for complex web applications, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with backend developers and designers, and play a key role in architectural decisions. As a fully remote position, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, contributing to projects that impact thousands of users. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned developer passionate about clean code, performance optimization, and modern front-end practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional, interactive web experiences.
• Optimize front-end performance for maximum speed and scalability across various devices and browsers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end bugs and issues reported by QA or users.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in front-end web development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with experience in modern frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) and build tools (e.g., Webpack).
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote development team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous professional development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects with a talented and collaborative team.