Senior Frontend Developer (Remote)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote position

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Developer to join their fully remote engineering team, working from anywhere within South Africa. You will build and refine the user interface for cutting-edge web applications, focusing on performance, scalability, and user experience.

You will collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver pixel-perfect, accessible interfaces and maintainable code, while thriving in a remote-first, learning-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional frontend web development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Extensive experience with React, Vue, or Angular.
• Familiarity with build tools, Git, and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional, pixel-perfect web pages.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and accessibility across various browsers and devices.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a smooth and reliable user experience.

Skills

Frontend development

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

React

Vue

Angular

Git

Agile

Remote work

Problem solving

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Developer to join their fully remote engineering team, working from anywhere within South Africa . You will play a key role in building and refining the user interface for their cutting-edge web applications, focusing on performance, scalability, and user experience. This position requires a deep understanding of modern frontend technologies and a passion for creating clean, efficient, and maintainable code. You will collaborate with a talented team of developers, designers, and product managers to deliver exceptional digital products. This is a unique opportunity to work in a truly remote-first environment with a focus on innovation and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional, pixel-perfect web pages.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and accessibility across various browsers and devices.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a smooth and reliable user experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Extensive experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Vue, or Angular).
• Familiarity with build tools, version control (Git), and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with performance bonuses.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team culture.