Senior Front-End Engineer - E-commerce (Hybrid, Soweto)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Professional development

Medical aid

Generous annual leave

Soweto office

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to lead the development of our e-commerce platforms. You will translate UI/UX designs into scalable, high-quality code and collaborate with back-end, design, and product teams.

The role requires 6+ years in front-end, expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript ES6+, and hands-on experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js. You will work in a hybrid environment from our Soweto office, driving performance, SEO best practices, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional front-end development experience, focused on e-commerce platforms.
• Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6+).
• In-depth experience with at least one major front-end framework/library (React/Angular/Vue.js).
• Familiarity with state management libraries (Redux, Vuex).
• Experience with build tools (Webpack, Parcel) and package managers (npm, Yarn).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and responsive/mobile-first design.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail with excellent communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive front-end code for e-commerce websites and applications.
• Translate UI/UX designs into reusable, maintainable code using modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with server logic.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Implement SEO best practices in front-end development.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Identify and troubleshoot UI/UX issues and bugs.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end technologies and best practices.
• Participate in Agile processes including sprint planning and stand-ups.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and standards.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript ES6+

React

Angular

Vue.js

Redux/Vuex

Webpack/Parcel

Git

RESTful APIs

Responsive design

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Redux

Vuex

Webpack

Parcel

Git

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to lead the development of our e-commerce platforms. You will translate UI/UX designs into scalable, high-quality code and collaborate with back-end, design, and product teams.

The role requires 6+ years in front-end, expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript ES6+, and hands-on experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js. You will work in a hybrid environment from our Soweto office, driving performance, SEO best practices, and