Senior Frontend Engineer (Web3 Focus)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity options

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer in Randburg to build engaging UIs for decentralized apps. You will work with Web3 tools like ethers.js and MetaMask, translating designs into performant components and ensuring a great user experience across devices.

Applicants should have 5+ years in frontend development with React, Vue, or Angular, and a solid understanding of blockchain concepts. This role offers strong growth and equity opportunities in a pioneering Web3 team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of frontend web development experience.
• Experience with React, Vue or Angular.
• Experience integrating frontend apps with blockchain wallets (e.g., MetaMask).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, high-performance UIs for decentralized applications (dApps).
• Integrate frontend apps with blockchain networks using Web3 libraries.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into interactive components.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed and scalability across devices.
• Write clean, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Stay updated on frontend and Crypto/Blockchain trends.

Skills

Frontend web development

React

Vue

Angular

Web3

Blockchain

UI/UX collaboration

Performance optimization

State management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

ethers.js

Web3.js

MetaMask

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Senior Frontend Engineer with a passion for Web3 and the Crypto & Blockchain space to join their innovative team in Randburg . You will be responsible for building engaging and intuitive user interfaces for decentralized applications, ensuring a seamless experience for users interacting with blockchain technology. This role requires strong expertise in modern frontend frameworks and a solid understanding of how to integrate with blockchain networks and wallets. You will play a key role in shaping the user experience of cutting-edge Web3 products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement responsive, high-performance user interfaces for decentralized applications (dApps).
• Integrate frontend applications with blockchain networks using Web3 libraries and tools (e.g., ethers.js, Web3.js).
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional, interactive components.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and user experience across various devices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in frontend development and the Crypto & Blockchain ecosystem.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend web development .
• Strong proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Experience integrating frontend applications with blockchain technologies and wallets (e.g., MetaMask).
• Solid understanding of state management, API integration, and performance optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of blockchain principles, smart contracts, and decentralized applications is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects at the intersection of frontend development and Crypto & Blockchain .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development budget and continuous learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work culture.