Senior Frontend Software Engineer - React.js / Next.js - The Legends Agency

Senior Frontend Software Engineer - React.js / Next.js

Join a fast-paced, collaborative tech environment building modern, scalable web applications

Remote (South Africa) | Market-related salary | Flexible working hours

About Our Client

Our client is a global technology company focused on building high-performance, scalable software solutions for a wide range of clients. They value collaboration, clean code, and strong team dynamics as much as they value technical expertise.

The Role: Senior Frontend Software Engineer

This role is ideal for an experienced frontend engineer who thrives in a collaborative, agile environment. You'll play a key part in designing and building scalable and secure front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks, with a focus on React.js and optionally Next.js. Your work will have a strong emphasis on performance, user experience, and maintainable code.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring 5+ years of frontend development experience using React.js or Next.js
• Build scalable, isomorphic frontend applications using React.js and modern JavaScript
• Develop and maintain reusable components, UI features, and performance-optimized code
• Integrate with REST and GraphQL APIs
• Apply state management using Redux or similar tools
• Implement testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Enzyme
• Ensure best practices around SEO, accessibility, and performance monitoring
• Collaborate closely with team members in an agile environment (Scrum/Kanban)
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge with team members

About You

• 5+ years of frontend engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in React.js (Next.js a plus)
• Experience with Redux, GraphQL, REST APIs
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and CSS pre/post-processors (e.g., SASS, LESS)
• Familiarity with performance and observability tools (Grafana, Core Web Vitals)
• Excellent English communication skills — written and verbal
• Strong team fit: collaborative, approachable, and positive
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own time effectively
• Exposure to varied tech stacks and working environments is a strong advantage

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