Senior Frontend Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Team culture in Limpopo

Project variety and direction

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer in Polokwane to lead UI development for high-performance web platforms. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with UX/UI designers and backend teams to translate complex requirements into elegant interfaces.

The role emphasizes frontend best practices, accessibility, and responsive design, with a hybrid work model and growth opportunities within a dynamic Limpopo team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional frontend experience
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 with modern frontend frameworks
• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility
• Experience with build tools, version control (Git), and agile methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for creating engaging user experiences

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy complex user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular)
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces
• Optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and responsiveness across all devices
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, ensuring high code quality through code reviews and testing
• Mentor and guide junior frontend developers, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment
• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Frontend frameworks

Responsive design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Build tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to join their vibrant team in Polokwane . This role is essential for building intuitive, high-performance user interfaces and ensuring an exceptional user experience across our web platforms. You will lead frontend development efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and backend teams to translate complex requirements into elegant and functional web applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute significantly to user-facing features and drive frontend best practices within our growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy complex user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular).
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
• Optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and responsiveness across all devices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, ensuring high code quality through code reviews and testing.
• Mentor and guide junior frontend developers, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs in Polokwane .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development .
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and proficiency with modern frontend frameworks.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with build tools, version control (Git), and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for creating engaging user experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• A dynamic and supportive team culture in Limpopo .
• Chance to work on innovative projects and shape product direction.