Senior Frontend Developer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Fully remote work

Career development opportunities

Collaborative remote team environment

Exposure to cutting-edge frontend tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer for a remote-first role. You will build responsive, high-performance user interfaces and translate UI/UX designs into clean code, collaborating with UI/UX designers and backend teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in frontend development, strong HTML5/CSS3/JS, and hands-on experience with React, Vue.js, or Angular, plus Redux or Vuex and Webpack. Git proficiency and Agile practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Web Design, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Strong HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with React, Vue.js, or Angular and state management (Redux, Vuex).
• Familiarity with Git and Agile methodologies.
• Build tools such as Webpack.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement responsive, high-performance user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
• Translate UI/UX designs into clean, efficient, maintainable code.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data flow.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior frontend developers, and contribute to frontend architectural decisions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.

Skills

5+ years frontend experience

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

React

Vue.js

Angular

Redux

Vuex

Webpack

Git

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Web Design or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Senior Frontend Developer to join their innovative digital product team. This is a fully remote position, ideal for a developer who thrives in an independent work environment and is passionate about crafting exceptional user experiences. You will be responsible for developing and implementing user-facing features for their web applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness. This role involves close collaboration with UI/UX designers and backend developers to translate creative concepts into functional, intuitive interfaces. We are committed to fostering a remote-first culture that values collaboration, creativity, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement responsive, high-performance user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate effectively with backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data flow.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior frontend developers, and contribute to frontend architectural decisions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge frontend technologies and challenging projects.