Senior Software Engineer (Frontend)
Senior frontend engineer building intuitive, high-performance, responsive user interfaces for a client's web applications on a fully remote team, using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js) with HTML5, CSS3, and ES6+. Also reviews code, mentors juniors, and integrates frontend components with backend APIs.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Randburg, South Africa
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Frontend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in frontend web development
- Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+)
- In-depth experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
- Strong understanding of state management, responsive design principles, and web performance optimization
- Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and version control systems (e.g., Git)
Full description
About the Role
Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in Frontend Development to join their distributed, fully remote team. You will be responsible for crafting intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for our client's cutting-edge web applications. This role requires a deep understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, a passion for user experience, and the ability to translate complex design concepts into functional, responsive, and visually appealing interfaces. You will collaborate closely with product designers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional user-centric products from conception to deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement high-quality, reusable code for user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into functional, responsive web pages and applications.
- Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Collaborate with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
- Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior frontend developers.
- Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in frontend web development.
- Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
- In-depth experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
- Strong understanding of state management, responsive design principles, and web performance optimization.
- Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
- Fully remote work environment, offering unparalleled flexibility.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional growth.
- Access to online learning platforms and conference budgets.
- A collaborative culture that values innovation and user experience.