Senior Frontend Developer

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional growth

Creative work environment

Generous PTO

Tech conferences

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to craft engaging user interfaces and seamless experiences across digital platforms. You will collaborate with designers, backend colleagues, and product managers to bring visually appealing applications to life.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in frontend, strong HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript, and proficiency with React, Angular, or Vue.js, plus Redux/Vuex, Webpack, and REST APIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS or related field.
• 5+ years of frontend development experience.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Expertise with modern JS frameworks: React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with state management (Redux/Vuex) and build tools (Webpack).
• Familiar with RESTful APIs, Git, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, user-friendly interfaces across platforms.
• Translate UI/UX designs into high-quality web pages.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend with server logic.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Mentor junior frontend developers.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript ES6

Agile methodologies

Cross-browser compatibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Redux/Vuex

Webpack

Git

REST APIs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Frontend Developer to join their innovative product development team in Benoni. This role involves crafting exceptional user interfaces and ensuring a seamless user experience across all their digital platforms. You will work closely with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and product managers to bring visually appealing and highly functional applications to life. The ideal candidate is passionate about modern web technologies, committed to writing clean and efficient code, and eager to contribute to a company that values creativity and user-centric design in Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement responsive, user-friendly interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality, interactive web pages.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front-end logic with server-side functions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior frontend developers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Expertise in at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) and build tools (e.g., Webpack).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, version control systems (Git), and Agile methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based reviews and bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending tech conferences.
• A dynamic and creative work environment in Benoni .
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Be part of a team that is passionate about building impactful digital products.