Senior Frontend Developer (Remote)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Development budget

Remote-friendly environment

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, build, and maintain user-facing features for cutting-edge web applications, collaborating closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to ship reliable, well-tested features.

The role requires 5+ years of frontend experience, expertise in HTML/CSS/JS, and proficiency with React/Angular/Vue.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Extensive experience with at least one modern JS framework (React, Angular, Vue).
• Solid understanding of responsive design, cross‑browser compatibility and performance.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux or Vuex) and build tools (Webpack, Babel).
• Excellent problem solving, communication and self‑starter attitude for a fully remote role.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user‑facing features using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use across projects.
• Ensure UI/UX designs are technically feasible and fast.
• Collaborate with backend developers and designers to improve usability.
• Write clean, documented code and participate in code reviews.

Skills

5+ years experience

HTML/CSS/JS

React/Angular/Vue

Responsive design

State management Redux/Vuex

Webpack/Babel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and motivated Senior Frontend Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain user-facing features for our cutting-edge web applications. You will collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to ship reliable, well-tested features on a regular cadence. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced developer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and wants a direct, measurable impact on the platform's direction, working within a culture that values ownership, mentorship, and continuous improvement across the entire engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features using modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use across multiple projects.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with backend developers and designers to improve usability and user experience.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, participating actively in code reviews and promoting best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug front-end issues, ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience across various devices and browsers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in front-end web development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Extensive experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles, cross-browser compatibility, and web performance optimization.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) and build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and a self-starter attitude, essential for a fully remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and a professional development budget.
• A fully remote-friendly work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• A collaborative, supportive team culture focused on continuous learning and innovation.