Senior Software Engineer (Frontend)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Learning platforms and conference Budg

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in frontend to join its fully remote team. You will build high-performance user interfaces using React, Angular, or Vue, collaborate with designers and back-end developers, and translate designs into responsive web apps.

With 5+ years in frontend development and strong HTML5, CSS3, and ES6 skills, you will mentor juniors, review code, and optimize performance across devices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional frontend web development experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and modern JavaScript frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-quality UI code using modern frontend frameworks.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into functional, responsive web pages and applications.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior frontend developers.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Skills

Frontend development

UI/UX understanding

Mentoring juniors

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

Webpack

Babel

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in Frontend Development to join their distributed, fully remote team. You will be responsible for crafting intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for our client's cutting-edge web applications. This role requires a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, a passion for user experience, and the ability to translate complex design concepts into functional, responsive, and visually appealing interfaces. You will collaborate closely with product designers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional user-centric products from conception to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-quality, reusable code for user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into functional, responsive web pages and applications.
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior frontend developers.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• In-depth experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong understanding of state management, responsive design principles, and web performance optimization.
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional growth.
• Access to online learning platforms and conference budgets.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation and user experience.