Senior Frontend Developer (React/Vue)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Fully remote work

Career growth and learning

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a senior frontend developer with expertise in React or Vue.js to design, build, and maintain high-performance web interfaces for a remote-first team. You will translate UI/UX designs into production-ready code, collaborate with backend developers, and contribute to architectural decisions.

The role emphasizes ownership, code quality, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in frontend development, deep knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Strong JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 skills.
• Experience with React.js or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with Redux or Vuex.
• Experience with Webpack or Vite build tools.
• Git for version control.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming.
• Frontend testing with Jest or Cypress.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications using React or Vue.js.
• Translate UI/UX designs into functional code.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and usability.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot frontend issues and implement solutions.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and share expertise.

Skills

Frontend development

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

React/Vue

Redux/Vuex

Build tools

Git

REST APIs

Jest/Cypress

Responsive design

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Frontend Developer with expertise in React or Vue.js to join their innovative technology team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work from anywhere while contributing to cutting-edge web application development. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in modern JavaScript frameworks, HTML, and CSS, with a passion for building user-friendly and performant interfaces. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing complex user interfaces, collaborating closely with backend developers and UI/UX designers. We are looking for a problem-solver who can take ownership of features, write clean and maintainable code, and contribute to architectural decisions. This role provides an excellent platform for professional growth and the chance to work on challenging projects that have a real impact. We value individuals who are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality software solutions, irrespective of their physical location. This is a critical role within our digital product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications using React or Vue.js.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into fully functional code.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and usability.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, identifying and implementing solutions.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and share expertise.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• In-depth experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework: React.js or Vue.js.
• Strong understanding of state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Experience with build tools like Webpack or Vite.
• Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming.
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress).
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, essential for a remote role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment offering ultimate flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
• Work on innovative and challenging projects using modern technologies.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture focused on growth.
• Access to online learning platforms and conference attendance.