Senior Web Developer (Frontend)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model in Nelspruit

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Frontend Web Developer to join our technology team. You will build responsive, high-performance web applications and collaborate with UX/UI designers and backend developers to translate concepts into seamless user experiences.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of frontend experience, strong HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and proficiency with React, Angular, or Vue.js, plus responsive design and version control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional frontend web development experience.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and at least one modern framework (React/Angular/Vue).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive, interactive user interfaces for web applications.
• Translate UI/UX designs into high-quality code.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Conduct code reviews, fix bugs, and ensure frontend quality.

Skills

Frontend development

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript ES6+

React/Angular/Vue.js

Responsive design

Git

Performance optimization

Web accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Frontend Web Developer to join their innovative technology team in Nelspruit . This role is crucial for building and maintaining responsive, user-friendly, and high-performance web applications. You will collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and backend developers to translate concepts into seamless user experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced developer to contribute to exciting projects, mentor junior team members, and play a key role in shaping the future of our client's digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain responsive and interactive user interfaces for web applications using modern frontend technologies.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality, functional code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Conduct code reviews, identify and fix bugs, and ensure the overall quality and performance of frontend code.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend web development .
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with responsive design principles, mobile-first development, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with build tools, performance optimization techniques, and web accessibility standards.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A collaborative hybrid work model supporting work-life balance in Nelspruit .