Senior Frontend Engineer (Angular & TypeScript)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Home office setup allowance

Flexible work schedule

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to join a fast-growing e-commerce platform. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, responsive user interfaces using Angular and TypeScript, collaborating with design and backend teams to translate concepts into production-ready code.

You will own frontend components, optimize performance, ensure cross-browser compatibility, and stay ahead of frontend trends in a distributed, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years frontend development experience.
• Expertise in Angular (latest versions) and TypeScript.
• Strong HTML5/CSS3 and responsive design.
• Experience with NgRx and reactive programming.
• Proficiency with Git and frontend build tools (Webpack, Angular CLI).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and async handling.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy UI using Angular and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate mockups into code.
• Build reusable components and frontend libraries.
• Optimize for speed, scalability, and cross-device responsiveness.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and share best practices.
• Troubleshoot frontend issues and implement solutions.
• Work with backend developers to integrate frontend with server logic.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies.

Skills

Angular

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

Reactive programming

NgRx

Git

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Angular CLI

Webpack

RxJS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing e-commerce platform, is seeking a talented Senior Frontend Engineer with expertise in Angular and TypeScript to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote role, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to the development of a seamless and engaging user experience. You will be responsible for building and maintaining high-quality, responsive user interfaces for our client's flagship web application. We are looking for a passionate engineer who stays ahead of frontend trends and is dedicated to creating intuitive and performant interfaces. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an independent work environment and can collaborate effectively with a distributed team. Join a company that values user experience and technical excellence in its operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy sophisticated user interfaces using Angular and TypeScript.


• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate concepts and mockups into functional, high-quality code.


• Build reusable components and frontend libraries for future use.


• Optimize application for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.


• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.


• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share best practices.


• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, identifying and implementing effective solutions.


• Work closely with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.


• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Minimum of 5 years of professional frontend development experience.


• Expertise in Angular (latest versions) and TypeScript.


• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.


• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., NgRx) and reactive programming.


• Proficiency in using version control systems, particularly Git.


• Experience with frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Angular CLI).


• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration in a remote setting.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth, including access to online courses and conferences.


• Enjoy a flexible work schedule, a collaborative remote team environment, and the chance to make a significant impact on a growing platform.


• We provide a home office setup allowance and regular virtual team-building activities.


• Our client believes in empowering its employees and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.