Senior React Developer

VirtuHire is seeking a Senior React Developer to join their innovative platform that connects users with the best venues in real time. This is a hybrid role based in Cape Town, South Africa, focusing on enhancing the platform's frontend performance and search engine optimization.

As a Senior React Developer, you'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining scalable React applications while implementing crucial SEO best practices. The role requires expertise in server-side rendering, dynamic rendering, and structured data implementation to optimize search visibility. You'll work closely with Java backend services and utilize Next.js for enhanced frontend performance.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of frontend development experience with React.js and a strong understanding of Java for backend integration. Your expertise should span across SEO for JavaScript applications, including SSR, metadata optimization, and structured data. Experience with Next.js, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and modern web development practices is essential.

You'll be part of a collaborative environment where you'll work with marketing and product teams to enhance technical SEO, including metadata management and crawlability improvements. The role involves conducting code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to best practices in React development.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment where your technical expertise in React, SEO, and frontend optimization will directly impact the platform's success in connecting users with venues for spontaneous nights out. If you're passionate about creating high-performing, SEO-friendly web applications and want to be part of an innovative platform's growth, this role could be perfect for you.