Senior Frontend Engineer (Angular)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous leave policy and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer with strong Angular expertise to enhance our customer-facing applications. You will build high-quality UI components, collaborate with UX/UI designers, backend developers and product managers, and help drive performance, accessibility and usability across platforms.

The role offers a hybrid work model, a competitive salary, medical aid and retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a fast-growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development or related field OR equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Deep knowledge of Angular (8+ preferred) and its core principles.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Experience with state management libraries (NgRx/Redux).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous requests.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex, responsive user interfaces using Angular and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into functional web pages.
• Build reusable components and frontend libraries for future use.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practices.
• Work with backend developers to integrate frontend with server-side logic.

Skills

Angular

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

NgRx

Redux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Webpack

Angular CLI

Git

Protractor

Jasmine

Karma

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic e-commerce platform based in Port Elizabeth , is seeking a talented Senior Frontend Engineer with strong Angular expertise to enhance their user-facing applications. This role offers a hybrid work model, combining the benefits of in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. You will be responsible for developing and implementing high-quality user interfaces, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for customers. This position involves working closely with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and product managers to bring innovative ideas to life. The ideal candidate has a passion for creating performant, accessible, and visually appealing web applications. Join a growing team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of online retail technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex, responsive user interfaces using Angular and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional web pages.
• Build reusable components and frontend libraries for future use.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, identifying and implementing effective solutions.
• Stay updated with emerging frontend technologies and propose their adoption when beneficial.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
• In-depth knowledge of Angular framework (version 8+ preferred) and its core principles.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., NgRx, Redux).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with build tools such as Webpack, Angular CLI.
• Understanding of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Knowledge of frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jasmine, Karma, Protractor).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Generous leave policy and company holidays.
• Opportunities for training and professional growth.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment in Port Elizabeth .
• Employee discounts on platform products.
• Modern office facilities.