Senior Frontend Developer - React Specialist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development budget

Collaborative team culture

Challenging projects

Access to latest tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Frontend Developer with React expertise to join its remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and deploy sophisticated user interfaces for complex web applications, collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers.

As a senior member, you will mentor juniors, influence architectural decisions, and advocate best practices in frontend development while delivering high-quality, scalable code in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of frontend development experience, with at least 3 years in React.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript ES6+, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux/Context API).
• Familiarity with modern frontend tooling (Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy robust frontend features using React.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement wireframes into high-fidelity interfaces.
• Integrate frontend components with backend APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable code and document effectively.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.
• Address performance issues to ensure optimal user experience.
• Contribute to frontend architecture discussions and decisions.
• Stay updated with emerging frontend technologies.

Skills

React

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Redux

Context API

REST APIs

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Webpack

Babel

npm/yarn

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Frontend Developer with a specialization in React to join their innovative and fully remote engineering team. This is a pivotal role where you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge user interfaces for complex web applications. You will work collaboratively with product managers, backend developers, and designers to translate requirements into elegant, efficient, and scalable frontend solutions. As a senior member of the team, you will also mentor junior developers, contribute to architectural decisions, and champion best practices in frontend development. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences, possesses a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, and thrives in a dynamic, remote-first environment. This role demands a proactive problem-solver who is committed to delivering high-quality code and driving technical excellence in a fully distributed setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable frontend features using React and associated libraries.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional, high-fidelity interfaces.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, share knowledge, and mentor junior team members.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and bugs to ensure optimal user experience.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions regarding frontend technology stack.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in frontend development, with at least 3 years focused on React.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Strong experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API).
• Familiarity with modern frontend build pipelines and tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Highly competitive annual salary of R .
• Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative projects.
• Professional development opportunities and budget.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Contribution to impactful technology solutions.
• Access to latest development tools and technologies.