Senior Web Developer (Frontend)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Web Developer to join a fully remote team. You will architect and implement user-friendly interfaces for cutting-edge web apps, collaborating with UX designers and backend developers to deliver responsive experiences.

You will mentor junior developers, contribute to front-end architecture decisions, and help shape technical roadmaps while delivering high-quality, scalable UI solutions for users worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of frontend web development experience.
• Strong HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with React, Vue.js or Angular and state management (Redux, Vuex).

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, reusable frontend code.
• Translate UI/UX designs into functional web pages and applications.
• Optimize performance for speed, scalability and cross-device compatibility.
• Contribute to frontend architecture decisions and roadmaps.
• Mentor junior developers through code reviews and pair programming.

Skills

Frontend web development

UI/UX collaboration

Code reviews

Tools

React

Vue.js

Angular

Redux

Vuex

Webpack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Frontend Web Developer to join their innovative and fully remote team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing user-friendly interfaces for their cutting-edge web applications. You will work closely with UX designers and backend developers to deliver responsive, performant, and visually appealing web experiences. This position offers the opportunity to shape the front-end architecture, mentor junior developers, and contribute to a product that impacts users globally. We are looking for an engineer who is passionate about clean code, modern web standards, and creating exceptional user interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, reusable, and maintainable frontend code.
• Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX designs into functional web pages and applications.
• Optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
• Implement frontend architecture decisions and contribute to technical roadmaps.
• Mentor junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing sessions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) and build tools (e.g., Webpack).
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles, cross-browser compatibility, and web performance optimization techniques.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture focused on innovation and impact.