Senior Frontend Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

On-site office environment

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to lead development of engaging UI for web applications. You will collaborate with design and backend teams to deliver exceptional user experiences and champion accessible, high-quality code.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of frontend experience, strong HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript (ES6+), and hands-on work with React, Vue.js or Angular, plus Redux/Vuex and modern build tools like Webpack and Babel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional frontend development experience.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3 and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with at least one major frontend framework (React/Vue/Angular).
• Understanding of state management libraries (Redux/Vuex) and build tools (Webpack/Babel).

Responsibilities

• Develop highly responsive and interactive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, maintainable code.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior frontend developers, and stay abreast of emerging frontend technologies.

Skills

5+ years frontend experience

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

React

Vue.js

Angular

Redux

Vuex

Webpack

Babel

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Web Development or related field

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a digital transformation specialist in Klerksdorp , is seeking a highly motivated Senior Frontend Engineer to lead the development of engaging and intuitive user interfaces for their web applications. You will be at the forefront of creating exceptional user experiences, working closely with design and backend teams to bring innovative concepts to life. This role requires a deep understanding of modern frontend technologies and a passion for crafting clean, performant, and accessible user interfaces. Join a collaborative team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of web development and delivering impactful digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop highly responsive and interactive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, maintainable code.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior frontend developers, and stay abreast of emerging frontend technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in frontend development .
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Proven experience with at least one major frontend framework (e.g., React , Vue.js, Angular).
• Understanding of state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) and build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).

Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent performance incentives.
• On-site work environment in a modern office space.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for career advancement and continuous skill development.