Web Developer - Frontend Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Paid time off

Learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Frontend Web Developer to join a fully remote technology team. You will translate UI/UX designs into robust, responsive web interfaces, collaborating with UI/UX designers and backend developers.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality digital experiences for a global audience using React, Angular, or Vue.js. You will work on code that scales across devices and browsers, with a focus on performance, accessibility, and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Frontend Developer with a strong portfolio of web applications.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern JS frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability across various devices and browsers.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and translate them into functional code.
• Collaborate with backend developers and designers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality code and robust applications.

Skills

Frontend development

Responsive design

Cross-browser compatibility

Problem solving

Remote teamwork

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Git

RESTful APIs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Frontend Web Developer to join their innovative technology team, working remotely. You will be responsible for translating UI/UX design wireframes into actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. You will work closely with UI/UX designers and backend developers to create seamless, responsive, and user-friendly web interfaces. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, leveraging your expertise in modern frontend technologies to build high-quality digital experiences for a global audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability across various devices and browsers.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and translate them into functional code.
• Collaborate with backend developers and designers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality code and robust applications.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Frontend Developer with a strong portfolio of web applications.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern JS frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Access to learning resources and opportunities for continuous professional growth.