Senior Front-End Developer (Remote)

Introduction

At AO Connect, we don’t just offer jobs, we create opportunities for ambitious people to do meaningful, high-impact work. We connect top-tier digital talent with some of the most exciting companies in South Africa and beyond, giving you the chance to work on real projects, solve real problems, and grow your career faster than you thought possible. Whether it’s cutting-edge tech, innovative businesses, or dynamic teams, you’ll be right in the middle of it. This is a place for people who want more, more growth, more ownership, more exposure, and more impact. If you’re driven, curious, and ready to level up, you’ll thrive in an environment that values your skills and backs your potential.

Your next big opportunity starts here.

Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to join a globally recognised digital transformation environment, delivering high-quality, scalable web applications. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in React and TypeScript, who can take ownership of frontend architecture and drive technical excellence across projects.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable, high-performance frontend applications using React and TypeScript
  • Lead frontend architecture and design decisions, ensuring best practices and maintainability
  • Build reusable, efficient, and visually compelling UI components
  • Collaborate closely with backend engineers, designers, and product teams
  • Drive code quality through reviews, testing, and adherence to development standards
  • Optimise applications for performance, scalability, and user experience
  • Contribute to improving developer experience, tooling, and workflows
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other developers
  • Influence and implement modern frontend best practices and patterns

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements
  • 4+ years’ experience working with React
  • 4+ years’ experience with TypeScript
  • Proven experience building large-scale, production-grade web applications
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Modern JavaScript (ES6+)
    • Component-based architecture
    • API integration and state management
    • Performance optimisation techniques
  • Experience with modern frontend tooling and build systems
Advantageous
  • Experience leading technical teams or owning frontend projects
  • Exposure to additional frontend frameworks or libraries
  • Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in the developer community
Core Competencies
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to make confident architectural and technical decisions
  • Collaborative mindset with a positive team contribution
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking ability
  • Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts

Package & Remuneration

  • ontract Duration: 12 months
  • Location: Remote (South Africa-based candidates)
  • Start Date: April 2026
  • Salary Range: Experience and Qualification Dependent 
  • Additional Benefits:
    • Opportunity to work with a global, high-impact digital transformation team
    • Exposure to cutting-edge frontend technologies and large-scale systems
    • Flexible remote working environment
    • Strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
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