Senior Frontend Architect (React/Node.js)

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 1.994.000 - 2.825.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health coverage

Retirement planning

Flexible working hours

Remote-first environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Architect to define and drive the architectural vision of client-facing applications. This remote-first role emphasizes scalable, maintainable, and high-performance frontend systems using React and Node.js.

You will mentor teams, set coding standards, review architectures, and collaborate with backend engineers and product teams to deliver exceptional user experiences for a global audience.

Formación

• Proven experience defining and driving frontend architecture at scale.
• Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern tooling.
• Experience with SSR/Backend for Frontend patterns and API design.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities in remote environments.

Responsabilidades

• Define and evolve the frontend architectural roadmap, standards, and best practices.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable, and performant frontend applications using React.
• Leverage Node.js for server-side rendering (SSR) or BFF patterns.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and development processes for frontend teams.
• Collaborate with backend architects and engineers to design and implement efficient APIs and data contracts.
• Drive decisions on frontend tooling, libraries, and frameworks, evaluating new technologies for adoption.
• Mentor and guide frontend developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and performance analysis.
• Ensure the security, accessibility, and responsiveness of all frontend applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges across the frontend stack.

Conocimientos

Frontend architecture

React

Node.js SSR

Team leadership

TypeScript

Performance optimization

Security accessibility

Remote collaboration

Educación

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

Herramientas

Webpack

Vite

CI/CD tooling

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in digital transformation, is seeking an exceptional Senior Frontend Architect to spearhead their frontend development initiatives. This is a fully remote position, allowing us to attract the best talent irrespective of location. You will be responsible for defining and driving the architectural vision for our client-facing applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance. This role requires a deep understanding of modern frontend frameworks, architectural patterns, and best practices, with a strong emphasis on React and Node.js for server-side rendering or BFF (Backend for Frontend) patterns. You will mentor development teams, set technical standards, and collaborate closely with backend architects and product teams to deliver best-in-class user experiences. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our frontend stack in a remote-first, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the frontend architectural roadmap, standards, and best practices.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable, and performant frontend applications using React.
• Leverage Node.js for server-side rendering (SSR) or implementing Backend for Frontend (BFF) patterns.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and development processes for frontend teams.
• Collaborate with backend architects and engineers to design and implement efficient APIs and data contracts.
• Drive decisions on frontend tooling, libraries, and frameworks, evaluating new technologies for adoption.
• Mentor and guide frontend developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and performance analysis.
• Ensure the security, accessibility, and responsiveness of all frontend applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges across the frontend stack.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) as a Frontend Developer, with at least 3 years in an architectural or lead role.
• Deep expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend frameworks, especially React.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js, particularly for SSR, API gateway, or BFF implementations.
• Proven experience in designing and architecting large-scale, complex frontend applications.
• Solid understanding of state management patterns (e.g., Redux, Zustand) and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with TypeScript, build tools (Webpack, Vite), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and frontend-as-a-service concepts.
• Excellent understanding of web security, accessibility (WCAG), and performance best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and mentoring skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position offering a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health coverage and retirement planning support. Our client is committed to fostering a positive work-life balance and offers flexible working hours. You will have access to continuous professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and the chance to work with a global team on cutting-edge projects. Join an innovative and forward-thinking organization that values its remote talent and provides a platform for significant career growth.