Senior Frontend Developer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to join its globally distributed, remote-first team. You will craft elegant, responsive interfaces, shape user experiences, and push performance and accessibility while collaborating closely with designers and backend engineers.

In this role you will mentor junior developers, implement modern JavaScript frameworks, and champion robust testing and scalable architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years frontend development experience.
• Expertise in modern JS frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) and HTML5/CSS3.
• Strong knowledge of state management, build tools (Webpack, Vite), and frontend testing.
• Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Excellent communication in a fully remote, asynchronous team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality, responsive frontend code.
• Translate wireframes and mockups into interfaces with UI/UX designers.
• Optimize frontend performance across devices and browsers.
• Champion frontend best practices, including testing and accessibility, and code reviews.
• Work with backend developers to integrate frontend components with APIs.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and uphold technical excellence.

Skills

JavaScript

React/Angular/Vue

State management

Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Frontend Developer to join their globally distributed, remote-first team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating exceptional user interfaces and experiences for their web applications. You will work with the latest frontend technologies, collaborate with designers and backend engineers, and play a key part in shaping the user-facing aspects of their products. We are looking for a creative problem-solver who is passionate about building beautiful, performant, and accessible web applications, and who thrives in a collaborative, remote work environment that values autonomy and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality, responsive, and scalable frontend code.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional user interfaces.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and user experience across various devices and browsers.
• Implement and champion frontend best practices , including code reviews, testing strategies, and accessibility standards.
• Work with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and HTML5/CSS3.
• Strong understanding of state management, build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite), and frontend testing frameworks.
• Experience with responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote , asynchronous team setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Annual budget for professional development, conferences, and online courses.
• A vibrant and supportive remote work culture with regular virtual team-building activities.