Senior Frontend Developer - React Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer with React expertise to translate design concepts into high-quality, responsive user interfaces. You will collaborate with designers and backend developers to deliver complex web projects and ensure top performance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in frontend development, deep knowledge of React (Hooks, Context API), and experience with Redux or Zustand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Expertise in React.js and core principles (Hooks, Context API).
• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux or Zustand.
• Familiarity with frontend build tools (Webpack, Vite).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous requests.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities for an on-site role in Stellenbosch.

Responsibilities

• Develop user-facing features using React.js and its ecosystem.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and usability.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented frontend code.
• Implement responsive designs across devices and browsers.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay updated with the latest frontend technologies and trends.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues.

Skills

JavaScript

React.js

HTML5

CSS3

Hooks

Context API

Redux

Zustand

RESTful APIs

Jest

React Testing Library

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic digital agency focused on creating award-winning user experiences, is seeking a talented Senior Frontend Developer with a specialization in React . Based in the vibrant academic and tech hub of Stellenbosch, Western Cape , this role is pivotal in shaping the visual and interactive elements of our client's web projects. You will be responsible for translating design concepts into high-quality, responsive, and performant user interfaces. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, UI/UX principles, and best practices in frontend development. You will work closely with designers, backend developers, and project managers to deliver exceptional digital products. This is an on-site role, fostering close collaboration and team synergy within a creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop user-facing features using React.js and its ecosystem.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and usability.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented frontend code.
• Implement responsive designs that work across various devices and browsers.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay updated with the latest frontend technologies and trends.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Expertise in React.js and its core principles (Hooks, Context API).
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
• Familiarity with frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, essential for an on-site role in Stellenbosch, Western Cape .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package of R per annum.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Pension fund contribution.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, workshops, and training.
• Creative and collaborative work environment in the heart of Stellenbosch .
• Exposure to diverse and exciting client projects.