Senior React Frontend Leader: Remote & Mentorship

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Remote work

Home office stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to spearhead React-based frontend projects in a fully remote setup. You will mentor junior developers, set UI direction, and collaborate with designers and backend engineers to deliver high-quality interfaces across diverse web applications.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in frontend development, strong React expertise, and solid experience with modern build tools and REST APIs, plus a passion for accessible, performant UI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional frontend development experience.
• Extensive experience with React.js and its core principles.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand).
• Familiarity with modern frontend build pipelines and tools (Webpack, Babel, Vite).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and responsive design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work.
• Experience with Next.js or similar React frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex frontend features using React.
• Develop reusable components and frontend libraries for future use.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to translate designs into code.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and responsiveness across devices and browsers.
• Write clean, documented JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and guide their growth.
• Stay updated with frontend trends and best practices in accessibility, performance, and security.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML/CSS

Redux/Zustand

UI collaboration

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Vite

Next.js

REST APIs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to spearhead React-based frontend projects in a fully remote setup. You will mentor junior developers, set UI direction, and collaborate with designers and backend engineers to deliver high-quality interfaces across diverse web applications.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in frontend development, strong React expertise, and solid experience with modern build tools and REST APIs, plus a passion for accessible, performant UI.