Frontend Developer
Careerswift
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Careerswift is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R123,333 – R169,583 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Job Description
CerebriOS is a software company building B2B SaaS products that help businesses make better decisions, streamline operations, and get more value from their data. Our products combine practical business workflows with intuitive technology designed for everyday use. We bring together technology, data, and business expertise to create solutions that are scalable, reliable, and easy to use.
We are looking for aFrontend Developerto build responsive, reliable, and accessible web experiences. You will collaborate with designers, product stakeholders, and backend engineers to turn product requirements into polished customer-facing features.
This position is suited to someone who cares about usability, maintainable code, and the details that make an interface feel intuitive.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
* Develop responsive web applications using JavaScript or TypeScript and a modern frontend framework.
Develop responsive web applications using JavaScript or TypeScript and a modern frontend framework.
* Translate designs and product requirements into reusable UI components.
Translate designs and product requirements into reusable UI components.
* Integrate frontend features with APIs and backend services.
Integrate frontend features with APIs and backend services.
* Improve page performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
Improve page performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
* Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
* Participate in code reviews and technical planning.
Participate in code reviews and technical planning.
* Diagnose production issues and implement reliable fixes.
Diagnose production issues and implement reliable fixes.
* Collaborate with design, QA, backend, and product teams.
Collaborate with design, QA, backend, and product teams.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
* 3+ years of professional frontend development experience.
3+ years of professional frontend development experience.
* Strong JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, and CSS skills.
Strong JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, and CSS skills.
* Experience with React, Vue, Angular, or a comparable framework.
Experience with React, Vue, Angular, or a comparable framework.
* Understanding of responsive design and web accessibility.
Understanding of responsive design and web accessibility.
* Experience consuming REST or GraphQL APIs.
Experience consuming REST or GraphQL APIs.
* Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
* Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
NICE TO HAVE
* Experience with Next.js, automated testing, or component libraries.
Experience with Next.js, automated testing, or component libraries.
* Familiarity with frontend performance monitoring.
Familiarity with frontend performance monitoring.
* Experience working in a startup or fast-moving product team.
Experience working in a startup or fast-moving product team.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$80,000–$110,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
CerebriOS offers a remote-first work environment, opportunities to work with modern web technologies, and a collaborative product-focused culture where engineers work closely with design, product, QA, and backend teams.
HIRING PROCESS
Application review → recruiter screen → technical interview → final team interview → offer.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
CerebriOS is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and consider qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Job Overview
Location:Remote
Salary Range:80,000 - 110,000 USD (gross, annually)
Originally posted onHimalayas
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R123,333/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($80,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
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About Careerswift
Careerswift is a company in the Developer industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 8 open positions on Hirezar. View all Careerswift jobs →