VirtuHire

Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR

Senior React Developer

Frontend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in South AfricaNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in frontend development with React.js.
Strong understanding of Java for backend integration.
Expertise in search engine optimization for JavaScript applications, including server-side rendering, metadata optimization, and structured data.
Experience with Next.js or similar frameworks to improve search engine optimization and performance.
Deep knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and modern web development practices.
Familiarity with Google Search Console, Lighthouse, and WebPageTest to analyze and optimize performance.
Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, version control using Git, and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain scalable React applications with a strong focus on performance and search engine optimization best practices.
Implement server-side rendering, dynamic rendering, and structured data to optimize search visibility.
Work with Java to integrate frontend components with backend services.
Optimize code for Core Web Vitals to ensure smooth and fast user experiences.
Collaborate with marketing and product teams to enhance technical search engine optimization, including metadata management, schema markup, and crawlability improvements.
Work with Next.js or other server-side rendering frameworks to enhance frontend performance.
Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to best practices in React development.

Senior React Developer

VirtuHire · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2025-02-18

Workplace: remote

Description

Our clients platform seamlessly connects users with the best venues in real time, making spontaneous nights out effortless. As they scale, they are looking for a Senior React Developer with strong SEO expertise to help enhance their platform’s performance, search visibility, and user experience.

Your Role

As a Senior React Developer, you’ll be at the forefront of our frontend development, ensuring our platform is fast, responsive, and search-engine optimized. You’ll collaborate with backend engineers, designers, and marketing teams to build and maintain high-performing, SEO-friendly web applications.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

Develop and maintain scalable React applications with a strong focus on performance and SEO best practices.
Implement server-side rendering (SSR), dynamic rendering, and structured data to optimize search visibility.
Work with Java to integrate frontend components with backend services.
Optimize code for Core Web Vitals, ensuring smooth and fast user experiences.
Collaborate with marketing and product teams to enhance technical SEO, including metadata management, schema markup, and crawlability improvements.
Work with Next.js (or other SSR frameworks) to enhance frontend performance.
Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to best practices in React development.

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience in frontend development with React.js.
Strong understanding of Java for backend integration.
Expertise in SEO for JavaScript applications, including SSR, metadata optimization, and structured data.
Experience with Next.js (or similar frameworks) to improve SEO and performance.
Deep knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and modern web development practices.
Familiarity with tools like Google Search Console, Lighthouse, and WebPageTest to analyze and optimize performance.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and agile methodologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

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About the Company

VirtuHire

Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR

VirtuHire connects US, UK, and Australia-based companies with pre-vetted South African professionals, providing end-to-end recruitment and employer-of-record (EOR) services. It sources and vets candidates, presents a shortlist within about five business days, and then handles onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing HR management as the legal employer of records under a monthly retainer with a 30-day replacement guarantee. The service differentiates itself with offshore staffing from South Africa offering payroll-less recruitment fees plus full HR administration and significant salary-cost savings of roughly 60% to 85% compared with US hires. Its goal is to simplify international hiring for growing companies by delivering quick access to vetted talent, compliant HR processes, and predictable costs.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Cape Town, South Africa
Founded: 2019

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