Senior Frontend Developer - UI/UX Focus

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous annual leave

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Senior Frontend Developer to craft exceptional user experiences for its Centurion-based web applications. You will translate UI/UX designs into responsive, accessible interfaces and collaborate with backend developers and designers to deliver high-quality digital products.

The role requires 5+ years in frontend development, strong HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript (ES6+), and hands-on experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with at least one modern frontend framework (React/Angular/Vue.js).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue.js).
• Translate UI/UX wireframes into high-quality, reusable code.
• Ensure UI designs are technically feasible and optimized for speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Stay updated with frontend technologies and best practices.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript ES6+

UI/UX awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / related field

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Senior Frontend Developer to craft exceptional user experiences for their web applications in Centurion. You will be responsible for translating UI/UX designs into functional, responsive, and engaging interfaces, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience for users. This role requires a deep understanding of modern frontend technologies, a keen eye for design details, and a collaborative spirit to work closely with backend developers and designers. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity, technical excellence, and delivering high-quality digital products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality, reusable code.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, and participate actively in code reviews.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices to continuously improve user interfaces.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Proven experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles, cross-browser compatibility, and web performance optimization.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and build tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning options.
• Generous annual leave and personal development budget.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects with a focus on user experience.
• Fully remote work environment offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture with regular virtual social events.