Senior Frontend Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote-friendly team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our fully remote team in South Africa. You will translate designs into high-quality, responsive interfaces and collaborate with backend engineers to ensure seamless integration with APIs.

A demonstrated passion for frontend tech, attention to detail, and strong remote collaboration skills are essential. You will work with UI/UX designers, product managers, and colleagues across disciplines to deliver engaging learning platform

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS or related field.
• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Expertise in JS ES6+ and one framework (React/Angular/Vue).
• Strong HTML5/CSS3 and responsive design.
• Experience with Redux, Zustand, or Vuex.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous requests.
• Experience with build tools like Webpack, Vite, or Parcel.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and accessibility standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop intuitive and responsive UIs using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Translate UI/UX designs into production-ready code.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend components.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable frontend code with tests.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Troubleshoot frontend issues and implement fixes.
• Stay current with frontend technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to development process improvements.

Skills

ES6+ JavaScript

React/Angular/Vue

HTML5/CSS3

State management

REST APIs

Build tools

Testing: Jest/Cypress

UI/UX accessibility

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Parcel

Redux

Zustand

Vuex

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in developing innovative educational technology solutions, is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is essential for crafting exceptional user interfaces and user experiences for our cutting-edge learning platforms. You will be responsible for translating designs and wireframes into high-quality, responsive code, ensuring seamless functionality across various devices and browsers. The ideal candidate is passionate about frontend technologies, has a keen eye for detail, and thrives in a collaborative, asynchronous remote work environment. You will work closely with UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and product managers to deliver intuitive and engaging digital experiences. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to educational innovation from anywhere in South Africa, contributing remotely to projects impacting learners, with ties to the Limpopo province.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop intuitive and responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).


• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality, production-ready code.


• Collaborate closely with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.


• Optimize frontend performance for maximum speed, scalability, and usability.


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


• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness across different devices.


• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.


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


• Stay current with the latest frontend technologies, trends, and best practices.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools.

Requirements

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


• Minimum of 5 years of professional frontend development experience.


• Expertise in modern JavaScript (ES6+) and at least one major frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).


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


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


• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.


• Experience with build tools like Webpack, Vite, or Parcel.


• Knowledge of frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress).


• Understanding of UI/UX principles and accessibility standards.


• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.


• Strong communication skills and ability to excel in a remote, collaborative setting.

Benefits

This fully remote role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement planning. Our client values a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and ample paid time off. You will have access to continuous professional development opportunities, including online courses, conferences, and workshops. Join a supportive and innovative team dedicated to creating impactful educational tools, contributing remotely from your location supporting the Limpopo region.