Senior Frontend Developer - E-commerce Platform

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to join a fully remote e-commerce team. You will craft fast, scalable UIs for a high-traffic online retail platform, collaborating with designers and backend engineers to deliver a seamless shopping experience.

Responsibilities include building responsive interfaces, writing maintainable code, and participating in code reviews, while staying up-to-date with modern frameworks and best practices to drive performance and user satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of frontend development experience.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with React, Angular or Vue.js.
• Experience with Redux and Vuex; build tools like Webpack.
• Strong RESTful API integration and responsive UI design.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive and performant user interfaces for a leading e-commerce platform using modern frontend frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend developers to implement new features and functionalities.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend bugs and performance issues across different browsers and devices.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript ES6+

React

Angular

Vue.js

Redux

Vuex

RESTful APIs

Asynchronous programming

Responsive design

6+ years exp

Tools

Webpack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Senior Frontend Developer to join their fully remote, innovative e-commerce team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and enhancing user interfaces for a high-traffic online retail platform, ensuring a seamless and engaging shopping experience for customers worldwide. You will leverage modern web technologies and best practices to deliver performant, scalable, and visually appealing interfaces. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented developer who is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and thrives in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive and performant user interfaces for a leading e-commerce platform using modern frontend frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend developers to implement new features and functionalities.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend bugs and performance issues across different browsers and devices.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) and build tools (e.g., Webpack).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, asynchronous programming, and responsive design principles.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional growth.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking team culture focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences.