Senior Frontend Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Work-life balance

Upington base

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer in Upington, Northern Cape to translate UI/UX designs into high-quality, responsive web interfaces. You will work with designers, backend developers, and product managers to create engaging digital experiences across devices.

Bring 4+ years of frontend experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js, solid HTML5/CSS3/ES6+, and a passion for performance and clean code.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with responsive design and CSS preprocessors (SASS/LESS).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous requests.
• Experience with build tools (Webpack, Vite) and package managers (npm, yarn).
• Git version control knowledge.
• Understanding of web performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks.
• Translate UI/UX designs into functional, interactive components.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with APIs.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure quality.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Web Development)

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

HTML5

CSS3

ES6+

Webpack/Vite

REST APIs

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic e-commerce platform developer in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a talented Senior Frontend Developer to craft exceptional user experiences for their growing digital products. This role is responsible for translating UI/UX designs into high-quality, responsive, and performant web interfaces. You will work closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and product managers to create intuitive and engaging web applications. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of modern frontend technologies, a keen eye for design detail, and a passion for building scalable and user-friendly interfaces. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company and significantly influence the user-facing aspects of their digital presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into functional, interactive web components.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented, and testable code.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Participate in agile development processes and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Proven experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with responsive design principles and CSS preprocessors (e.g., SASS, LESS).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite) and package managers (e.g., npm, yarn).
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git).
• Understanding of web performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs.
• The work environment in Upington, Northern Cape is collaborative and forward-thinking, with a focus on innovation and delivering high-quality digital solutions.
• Chance to work on exciting projects and contribute to a growing e-commerce presence.
• Value work-life balance and offer supportive policies.
• Invests in its people and provides a platform for career advancement in the digital space.