Front End Developer

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POSITION INFO:

Front End Developer

Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg (100% remote role)

Salary: Up to R600k per annum

About the Role:

As a Front End Developer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our Front End Tech ecosystem, optimising productivity, and driving excellence in product design, development, and deployment. Accountable directly to the Lead Developer and collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll lead a team of developers.

Requirements:

Relevant Tertiary Qualification advantageous

Certifications in design methodology, project management or UX advantageous.

5+ years’ experience as a Front End Developer

Proficiency in JavaScript: Solid understanding of core JavaScript concepts and ES6+ features.

Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.

Knowledge of CSS preprocessors like SASS or LESS.

Experience with front-end build tools such as Webpack, Vite, or Gulp.

Understanding of RESTful APIs and AJAX for data handling.

Experience in implementing responsive designs and translating UX designs from Figma to UI components.

Understanding of cross-browser compatibility, accessibility (WCAG standards), and responsive web design principles.

Basic knowledge of SEO principles

Proven experience in a technical development environment, ideally within Civic Tech

Experience with city systems advantageous

Experience working with data automation and integration is required.

Proven experience leading software development teams and building out complex software solutions

Familiarity with deploying front-end applications on AWS or Netlify, or Heroku.

Understanding of cross-browser compatibility, accessibility (WCAG standards), and responsive web design principles.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for deployment on cloud platforms.

Working with Notion, Slack, Microsoft, Google Suite, Toggl etc. advantageous

Proven experience in a technical development environment, ideally within Civic Tech, with a track record of successful product deployments.

Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and enhance front-end applications using JavaScript (intermediate level required).

Implement dynamic and reusable UI components using React.

Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front-end components with Python-based frameworks.

Translate UX designs into responsive, interactive, and high-quality user interfaces using tools like Figma.

Ensure optimal performance, compatibility, and accessibility across multiple devices and browsers.

Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product owners, and developers to understand project requirements and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize front-end performance issues.

Implement SEO best practices to improve search engine visibility and ranking of web applications.

Deploy and manage Front End applications on platforms like AWS, Netlify, and Heroku or similar cloud systems.

Grow professionally and develop personal competence in a rapidly scaling organisation.