Senior Frontend Developer - React Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health & wellness benefits

Generous PTO & remote work

Professional development budget

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Senior Frontend Developer with a React focus to join our IT and Software team remotely. You will craft intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for flagship web applications and translate complex designs into seamless experiences.

You will collaborate with UI/UX designers, optimize performance, and work with backend teams to integrate frontend components. A 5+ year track record in React, strong HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript, and experience with Redux or Zustand are

Qualifications

• 5+ years of frontend development experience focused on React.js.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern build tools.
• Experience with state management libraries like Redux or Zustand and routing.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Version control with Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive web apps using React.js.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate designs into code.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and accessibility.
• Write clean, documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Stay updated on frontend tech and propose innovative solutions.
• Work with backend teams to integrate frontend with server-side logic.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

React.js

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Redux

Zustand

Git

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Redux

Zustand

Git

RESTful APIs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Frontend Developer with a specialization in React to join their innovative IT and Software team remotely. You will be instrumental in crafting intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for our client's flagship web applications. This role requires a deep understanding of modern frontend technologies and best practices, enabling you to translate complex design concepts into seamless user experiences that delight customers. You will work in a collaborative, remote-first environment that values creativity, technical skill, and a commitment to delivering exceptional digital products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain responsive and user-friendly web applications using React.js and related libraries.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into high-quality code.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and accessibility across various devices and browsers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Stay updated with emerging frontend technologies and propose innovative solutions.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with a strong focus on React.js.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frontend build tools.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand) and routing.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for remote work.
• Budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• A fully remote work environment offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.