Senior Frontend Engineer - Remote, Scalable Ui & Impact

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Remote SA work

Medical and dental coverage

Home office stipend

Remote culture and balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to join a fully remote team. You will own the development of high‑performance web applications, translating design concepts into seamless experiences from home.

Lead, mentor, and promote best practices in front‑end development within a distributed engineering culture. You will work with modern JavaScript frameworks, collaborate with designers and backend developers, and stay ahead of frontend trends in a remote, autonomous environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional frontend experience.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern frameworks.
• Experience with state management libraries and build tools.
• Strong understanding of responsive design and accessibility.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous requests.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive UI using modern JS frameworks (React/Vue/Angular).
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers to implement features.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and accessibility.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and follow standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay updated on frontend technologies to drive innovation.

Skills

Frontend development

HTML/CSS/JS

React/Vue/Angular

State management

REST APIs

Remote work

Tools

Webpack

Babel

NPM/Yarn

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Frontend Developer to join their fully remote team. You will take ownership of building user‑centric, high‑performance web applications, translating complex design concepts into seamless user experiences. This is a unique opportunity to work with a talented, distributed team, shaping the future of our digital products from the comfort of your own home. You will be a key contributor to our engineering culture, mentoring junior developers and championing best practices in front‑end development, working in a truly remote‑first environment that values autonomy and collaboration.

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Frontend Developer to join their fully remote team. You will take ownership of building user‑centric, high‑performance web applications, translating complex design concepts into seamless user experiences. This is a unique opportunity to work with a talented, distributed team, shaping the future of our digital products from the comfort of your own home. You will be a key contributor to our engineering culture, mentoring junior developers and championing best practices in front‑end development, working in a truly remote‑first environment that values autonomy and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive, high-quality user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend developers to implement features and improve usability.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and accessibility.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code, adhering to coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Stay abreast of emerging front‑end technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Frontend Developer.
• Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front‑end frameworks.
• Proven experience with state management libraries and build tools.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross‑browser compatibility.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, asynchronous environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Work from anywhere within South Africa – a truly remote position.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative remote culture that prioritizes work‑life balance.