Senior Frontend Developer (React)

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Home office stipend

Professional development

Team events

International team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will architect and implement client-side solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks, collaborating with backend engineers and product designers to deliver fast, scalable web experiences.

The role focuses on React-based development, responsive UI, and ongoing code quality. This remote-first position offers an international team and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of frontend experience.
• Strong JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 proficiency.
• Extensive React experience and ecosystem.
• Familiarity with Redux or MobX state management.
• Experience with Git and modern build tools.
• Understanding of responsive design and web performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy frontend code with React.
• Translate UI designs into responsive interfaces.
• Optimize performance for speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate APIs.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold quality.
• Stay updated on frontend trends and best practices.

Skills

JavaScript ES6+

React

HTML5

CSS3

Redux

MobX

Webpack

Vite

Performance tuning

Tools

Git

Webpack

Vite

REST APIs

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and motivated Senior Frontend Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge web applications, leveraging modern JavaScript frameworks to create seamless and responsive user interfaces. You will play a crucial role in architecting and implementing client-side solutions, collaborating with backend developers and product designers to deliver high-quality, performant, and scalable web experiences. This is an ideal role for an experienced developer who enjoys tackling challenging technical problems and contributing to a forward-thinking, remote-first organization committed to innovation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality frontend code using React and associated libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API).
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into functional, responsive, and accessible web interfaces.
• Optimize application performance for maximum speed, scalability, and a smooth user experience.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and uphold high standards of code quality and maintainability.
• Stay abreast of emerging frontend technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in frontend web development .
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extensive experience with the React framework and its ecosystem.
• Familiarity with state management libraries like Redux or MobX.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and modern build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite).
• Understanding of responsive design principles, cross-browser compatibility, and web performance optimization.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Regular virtual team-building events and a supportive online community.
• Opportunity to work with a talented, international team on impactful projects.