Senior Frontend Developer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Conferences in Richards Bay

Job summary

Placements24, a client in Richards Bay, seeks a Senior Frontend Developer to build and enhance user-facing features for cutting-edge web apps. You'll translate UI/UX designs into high-quality, responsive code within an Agile team.

You will collaborate with backend developers and designers, mentor junior developers, and help shape architecture while enjoying a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth in KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of frontend web development experience.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with React, Angular or Vue.js and state management (Redux/Vuex).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy frontend features using modern JS frameworks.
• Translate UI/UX designs into responsive, accessible code.
• Optimize for speed, scalability and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers and UI/UX designers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot frontend issues for a seamless user experience.

Skills

React

Angular

Vue.js

Redux

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

ES6+

Git

Education

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

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a burgeoning tech firm located in Richards Bay , is actively seeking a talented and experienced Senior Frontend Developer to join their innovative team. This role is crucial for developing and enhancing user-facing features of our client's cutting-edge web applications. You will be instrumental in translating UI/UX designs into high-quality, responsive, and performant code. Working within a collaborative Agile environment, you'll have the opportunity to influence architectural decisions and mentor junior developers. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to a growing company making waves in the digital space within KwaZulu-Natal .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable frontend features using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Translate complex UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, responsive, and accessible code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate closely with backend developers and UI/UX designers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, and participate actively in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a seamless user experience across all devices.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and annual leave.
• Professional development opportunities, including access to training and conferences in Richards Bay .