Senior Web Developer (Frontend)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development budget

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to join a remote-first engineering team. You will translate UI/UX designs into responsive web interfaces, collaborate with backend teams, and ensure performance and scalability across modern JS frameworks.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of frontend experience, strong skills in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js. Remote work offers flexibility and opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Strong skills in JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Proficient with at least one modern framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux or Vuex).
• Familiar with RESTful APIs and asynchronous requests.
• Experience with build tools (Webpack or Parcel).
• Solid understanding of responsive and mobile-first design.
• Git proficiency and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, responsive user interfaces using modern frontend technologies.
• Translate UI/UX designs into pixel-perfect web pages.
• Write clean, maintainable JavaScript, HTML and CSS code.
• Implement and maintain frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue).
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability and cross-browser compatibility.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure best practices.
• Troubleshoot frontend issues to ensure a seamless UX.
• Stay updated with frontend trends and tools.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to architecture decisions.

Skills

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

React/Angular/Vue.js

Redux/Vuex

REST APIs

Webpack/Parcel

Git

Responsive design

Problem solving & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

Webpack

Parcel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Frontend Developer to join their innovative engineering team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge web development projects from anywhere. You will be responsible for translating UI/UX designs into high-quality, responsive, and user-friendly web interfaces. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, HTML5, CSS3, and has a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences. You will collaborate closely with backend developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers to deliver robust and scalable web applications. If you thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment and are dedicated to writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, this role is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, responsive, and performant user interfaces using modern frontend technologies.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into functional, pixel-perfect web pages.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code.
• Implement and manage frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend development trends, tools, and technologies.
• Participate in agile development meetings and contribute to architectural decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with build tools like Webpack or Parcel.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects for a company based near Vereeniging, Gauteng.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Professional development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
• A collaborative and supportive remote engineering culture.
• Access to the latest development tools and technologies.