Senior Frontend Developer (Vue.js)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Training budget

Hybrid work model

Office in Stellenbosch

Pension fund contributions

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer with strong Vue.js expertise to craft high-quality, responsive user interfaces. You will translate UI/UX designs into performant frontend code for a large-scale customer-facing platform.

You will collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers, optimize performance, and contribute to frontend architectural decisions. The role includes mentoring junior developers in a hybrid work setup and staying current with emerging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of frontend development experience.
• Strong JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Expert Vue.js experience including Vuex and Vue Router.
• Experience with build tools and version control.
• Familiarity with RESTful API integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive UIs using Vue.js and modern front-end tooling.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers to deliver seamless experiences.
• Write clean, well-documented frontend code and maintainable components.
• Optimize performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and contribute to architecture discussions.

Skills

Vue.js

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Vue Router

Vuex

Webpack

Vite

REST API

Git

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading e-commerce platform, is seeking a talented Senior Frontend Developer with expertise in Vue.js to enhance their user-facing applications. You will be responsible for translating UI/UX designs into high-quality, responsive, and performant code. This role offers the opportunity to work on a large-scale, customer-facing product and contribute to architectural decisions. The position is located in **Stellenbosch, Western Cape**, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain responsive and interactive user interfaces using Vue.js.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend developers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable frontend code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and accessibility.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a high level of quality.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to frontend architectural discussions and decision-making.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and share knowledge within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• In-depth experience with Vue.js and its ecosystem (Vuex, Vue Router).
• Experience with frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite).
• Familiarity with state management patterns and libraries.
• Understanding of RESTful API integration.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and cross-browser compatibility.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and training budgets.
• Hybrid work model allowing for flexibility.
• Collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Prime office location in **Stellenbosch, Western Cape**.
• Employee discounts on products.
• Pension fund contributions.