Senior Frontend Engineer (React)

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Performance-based bonuses

Training & conferences

On-site role in Vereeniging

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer with expert React skills to join a busy e‑commerce development team on-site.

You will translate UI/UX designs into high-quality, responsive web apps, optimize performance, and collaborate with backend, design, and product teams to deliver seamless user experiences. The role offers a stable on-site environment with strong compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience required.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extensive experience with React.js and its core principles.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Context API).
• Familiarity with frontend build tools (Webpack, Babel).
• Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work on-site in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex, user-friendly interfaces using React and its ecosystem.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes into responsive, interactive web pages.
• Optimize components for performance across devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with backend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless experiences.
• Write clean, maintainable JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code.
• Implement state management using Redux or Context API.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to junior developers.
• Troubleshoot frontend issues to ensure smooth user journeys.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to frontend architecture decisions and technology choices.

Skills

5+ years frontend development

React.js

JavaScript ES6+

HTML5/CSS3

Redux/Context API

Webpack/Babel

Git

Cross-browser compatibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React.js

Redux

Zustand

Context API

Webpack

Babel

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established e-commerce platform, is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer with expertise in React to join their vibrant development team in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This role is crucial for enhancing the user experience and developing new features for their online platform. You will be responsible for translating UI/UX designs into high-quality, responsive, and performant web applications. The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of modern frontend technologies, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for creating intuitive user interfaces. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Vereeniging, Gauteng , offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading company and work within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex, user-friendly interfaces using React and its ecosystem.


• Translate UI/UX design wireframes into high-quality, responsive, and interactive web pages.


• Optimize components for maximum performance across a wide range of devices and browsers.


• Collaborate closely with backend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences.


• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code.


• Implement state management solutions using libraries like Redux or Context API.


• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to junior developers.


• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a smooth user journey.


• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.


• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology choices for the frontend stack.

Requirements

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


• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in frontend development.


• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.


• Extensive experience with React.js and its core principles.


• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand, Context API).


• Familiarity with frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).


• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.


• Experience with version control systems (Git).


• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.


• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.


• Ability to work effectively on-site in Vereeniging, Gauteng .

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, a pension fund, and performance-based bonuses.


• We are committed to employee growth, providing access to training, workshops, and conferences.


• Enjoy a collaborative and innovative work culture within a leading e-commerce company.


• This on‑site role offers stability and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team shaping the future of online retail in Gauteng .