Senior Frontend Engineer - Remote Ui/Ux Focus & Equity

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + equity

Comprehensive health insurance

Remote-first environment

Home office stipend for setup

Unlimited paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to join a fully remote product team. You will design and implement high-quality interfaces and collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver performant web applications.

You should have 5+ years of frontend experience, strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript, plus experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js. This role offers a flexible, remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional frontend experience.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong proficiency with at least one major frontend framework like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Vuex) and building reusable UI components.
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility, responsive design principles, and web performance optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive, high-performance user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement pixel-perfect designs and ensure a seamless user experience.
• Optimize application performance, loading times, and accessibility standards across various devices and browsers.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices in software development.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and mentoring junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend bugs and issues reported by QA or end-users.

Skills

Frontend development

React/Angular/Vue

UI/UX collaboration

Performance optimization

Accessibility

Education

BSc in CS / related

Tools

Redux

Vuex

ES6+

Job description

Senior Frontend Engineer - Remote

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Frontend Engineer to join their innovative product development team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is centered on crafting exceptional user interfaces and user experiences for their cutting-edge web applications. You will collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate complex ideas into intuitive, visually appealing, and highly performant user experiences. The ideal candidate has a passion for frontend technologies, a keen eye for design detail, and a proven ability to build scalable, maintainable, and accessible web interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive, high-performance user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).


• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement pixel-perfect designs and ensure a seamless user experience.


• Optimize application performance, loading times, and accessibility standards across various devices and browsers.


• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices in software development.


• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and mentoring junior engineers.


• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend bugs and issues reported by QA or end-users.

Requirements

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


• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development.


• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).


• Strong proficiency with at least one major frontend framework like React, Angular, or Vue.js.


• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) and building reusable UI components.


• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility, responsive design principles, and web performance optimization techniques.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for equity.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup.


• Unlimited paid time off policy and company holidays.


• Professional development opportunities, including conferences and training.


• A creative and supportive remote-first work environment.