Senior Frontend Developer (React Specialist)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Frontend Developer with React expertise to join a remote team building high-performance web interfaces. You will translate UX designs into reusable components, manage state with Redux/Context API/Zustand, and collaborate with backend engineers via APIs.

You should have strong JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 skills, plus experience with testing tools like Jest and React Testing Library. Remote-friendly environment with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/Web development.
• Proven frontend experience with React and modern JS tools.
• Strong HTML5/CSS3, and responsive design knowledge.
• Experience with state management and API integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, interactive UIs using React and modern JS.
• Translate designs into high-quality reusable components.
• Implement state management with Redux/Context/Zustand.
• Collaborate with backend to integrate APIs.
• Write clean, documented code and perform code reviews.
• Stay updated with React ecosystem and best practices.

Skills

React

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

Responsive design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field

Tools

Redux

Context API

Zustand

Webpack

Vite

npm

yarn

Jest

React Testing Library

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing digital product studio, is seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Frontend Developer with a specialization in React to join their fully remote team. This role is instrumental in building intuitive, high-performance, and visually appealing user interfaces for a range of cutting-edge web applications and platforms. You will collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to translate complex requirements into seamless user experiences. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, state management, and responsive design principles. You will play a key role in shaping the front-end architecture, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional user-centric products. This is a remote-first opportunity to work with a passionate and talented team on impactful projects, contributing to innovative digital solutions from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop highly responsive, interactive, and performant user interfaces using React and modern JavaScript.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality, reusable code.
• Implement state management solutions using libraries like Redux or Zustand.
• Optimize components for maximum performance across various devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic via APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented frontend code adhering to best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a smooth user experience.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in frontend development and React ecosystem.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience as a Frontend Developer, with a strong portfolio showcasing React projects.
• Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Deep understanding of the React library, its ecosystem, and core principles.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API, Zustand).
• Proficiency in using build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite) and package managers (npm, yarn).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
• Strong understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position offering a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for continuous professional development. You will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and be part of a creative and collaborative team dedicated to building exceptional digital products. Our client fosters a culture of innovation and provides a supportive environment for growth. This role is perfect for experienced frontend developers looking for autonomy and impact.