Senior Web Developer (Frontend)

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a talented Senior Web Developer specializing in frontend technologies to build and maintain responsive, user-friendly interfaces. You will collaborate with designers and backend teams to translate requirements into scalable, high-quality code, and mentor junior developers in a collaborative environment.

You will work on modern JS frameworks, optimize performance for speed and accessibility, and participate in code reviews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of frontend web development experience.
• Strong HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and a modern frontend framework.
• Experience with build tools Webpack, Gulp, or Parcel.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous requests.
• Familiarity with Git.
• Experience with performance optimization and accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive frontend web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Translate UI/UX wireframes into functional, pixel-perfect web pages.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues to ensure a smooth user experience.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

Frontend frameworks

RESTful APIs

Git

Performance optimization

Accessibility

Tools

Webpack

Gulp

Parcel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Web Developer specializing in frontend technologies to join their innovative team in Richards Bay. You will be responsible for building and maintaining responsive, user-friendly web interfaces that provide an exceptional user experience. Working closely with designers and backend developers, you will translate requirements into high-quality, scalable code. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects, contribute to technical decision-making, and mentor junior developers within a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and creative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive frontend web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into functional, pixel-perfect web pages.
• Optimize application for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a smooth and error-free user experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and at least one modern frontend framework.
• Experience with build tools such as Webpack, Gulp, or Parcel.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with performance optimization techniques and accessibility standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model for a balanced work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture focused on innovation.