Senior Frontend Developer (React/Angular)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Fully remote position

Flexible working hours

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer for a fully remote engineering team. You will build high-performance UIs using React or Angular, turning designs into responsive applications while collaborating with backend developers and UI/UX designers.

The role requires 5+ years of frontend experience, strong JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 skills, and familiarity with Redux/NgRx, Webpack, Babel, and testing frameworks. Excellent communication in a remote, fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional frontend development experience.
• Proven expertise in at least one modern JavaScript framework (React or Angular).
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with RESTful API knowledge.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, NgRx) and build tools (Webpack, Babel).
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress) and Git.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive user interfaces using React or Angular.
• Translate UI/UX designs into functional frontend code and integrate with backend services.
• Collaborate with backend developers and UI/UX designers to deliver cohesive features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with robust testing.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and participate in code reviews.
• Stay updated with frontend trends and contribute to best practices.

Skills

Frontend development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Angular

Redux

NgRx

Webpack

Babel

Jest

Mocha

Cypress

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading digital transformation consultancy, is looking for a Senior Frontend Developer with expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular to join their fully remote engineering team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects for a wide range of clients, developing intuitive and high-performance user interfaces. You will be instrumental in translating design mockups and wireframes into fully functional, responsive web applications. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of frontend architecture, a passion for user experience, and excellent problem-solving skills. This remote role allows you to contribute to impactful projects without the need to be physically located in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive user interfaces using React or Angular.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into functional web application code.
• Collaborate closely with backend developers and UI/UX designers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Implement robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and trends.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Proven expertise in at least one modern JavaScript framework (React or Angular).
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, NgRx) and build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote teams.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development, including training budgets and conference attendance.
• This is a fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Enjoy ample paid time off and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Join a collaborative and innovative team working on exciting projects that drive digital innovation, all from the convenience of your home, without the need to relocate to East London .