Senior Frontend Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote work stipend

Unlimited paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will lead frontend development, translate designs into high-quality, responsive interfaces, and collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to deliver scalable web applications.

The role offers influence on architectural decisions, a chance to mentor others, and a flexible, remote-first work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/Web Development or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional frontend experience.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong experience with at least one major JS framework (React/Angular/Vue.js).
• Understanding of state management libraries (Redux/Vuex) and build tools (Webpack).
• Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Excellent communication in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks.
• Ensure UI/UX designs are technically feasible and optimize for speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend with server-side logic.
• Write clean, well-documented code and adhere to best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior frontend developers.
• Stay up-to-date with frontend technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

5+ years frontend experience

HTML/CSS/JavaScript (ES6+)

React/Angular/Vue.js

State management (Redux/Vuex)

Webpack

Responsive design

Remote collaboration & communication

Code reviews & mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Webpack

Redux

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Senior Frontend Engineer to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will be responsible for building engaging and user-friendly interfaces for their web applications. You will work closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to translate designs into high-quality, responsive code. This position offers the opportunity to lead frontend development efforts, influence architectural decisions, and contribute to a product that impacts a wide user base, all within a flexible, remote-first work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs, optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to junior frontend developers.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development .
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including modern ES6+ features.
• Strong experience with at least one major JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js ).
• Understanding of state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) and build tools (e.g., Webpack).
• Experience with responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup.
• Unlimited paid time off policy, encouraging work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, online courses, and conference attendance.