Senior Frontend Developer - React & TypeScript

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Frontend Developer in Rustenburg for a hybrid role blending in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

You will translate complex designs into responsive, high-performance user interfaces using React and TypeScript, while working with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to shape the user journey and drive frontend direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years professional frontend development experience.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with a strong command of React and TypeScript.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand) and build tools (Webpack).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, responsive web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional user interfaces.
• Optimize application performance for maximum speed and scalability across various devices and browsers.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Identify and resolve UI/UX issues and bugs promptly.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Redux

Webpack

REST APIs

UI/UX collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Webpack

Git

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Frontend Developer to enhance their user-facing applications. This hybrid role is based in Rustenburg, offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be responsible for translating complex design concepts into intuitive and responsive user interfaces, working closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers. The ideal candidate has a passion for creating exceptional user experiences, a deep understanding of modern frontend frameworks, and a commitment to writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. You will play a key role in shaping the user journey and driving the technical direction of our client's frontend development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, responsive web applications using React and TypeScript.


• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional user interfaces.


• Optimize application performance for maximum speed and scalability across various devices and browsers.


• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, participating actively in code reviews.


• Work closely with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.


• Identify and resolve UI/UX issues and bugs promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.


• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with a strong command of React and TypeScript.


• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand) and build tools (e.g., Webpack).


• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.


• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.


• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.


• A collaborative team environment focused on innovation and user satisfaction.