Development and Technical quality ownership of the development of the presentation layer of the companies web and mobile commerce applications.
Contract position based in Cape Town.
TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
– Relevant diploma/degree in programming/development
– Minimum 5 years development experience
– Minimum 5 years’ experience in a full stack/front-end engineering role essential
– Hands on/proven skill with REACT essential
– Strong JavaScript skills – ES5/6 skills preferred
– Proven ability to craft semantic HTML5
– Experience in Node.js and NPM highly advantageous
– Experience using Grunt, Gulp, Webpack or other task runner/build tools
– Experience with Redis advantageous (bonus points for experience with Hazelcast)
– Experience in MondgoDB, Firebase, GraphQL or similar
– Experience with DevOps advantageous
– Proven experience to use the best practices and the latest web design trends in user interface design.
– Graphic design ability not necessary, but must be able to work with a graphics package, such as Photoshop or Sketch
– Understanding of web and mobile app development platforms
– Strong analysis and organization skills
– Expertise in cross-platform compatibility and best practices
– Ability to multi-task and the flexibility to work across more than one platform
– Ability to manage ambiguity and remain focused and effective at all times when priorities are changing
– An immense passion for e-commerce and web-based technologies
– Problem solving and analytical skills
– Ability to communicate, both written and verbal
– Personal effectiveness and able to work in a pressurized environment
– Drive quality by adhering to best practice coding standards and documentation
– Plan and be well organised, disciplined, with exceptional attention to detail
– Team player
– Passion for brand and customers
– Lead transformation
– Think strategically and commercially
– JOB SPECIFICATIONS
– Deliver complete presentation & integration layer providing the link between internal design team, external design teams and application development team.
– Support online business units and deliver on requirements for certain creative and coded content requirements on the site
– Deliver online campaigns where these are not feasible within the application template framework
– Communicate effectively with project managers, technical leads, internet strategists, and other internal team members
– Understand the goals and strategy behind each project from conception through completion
– Identify opportunities for process improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
– Ensure that Quality Assurance standards are adhered to
– Ensure that Development Lifecycle procedures are adhered to
– Maintain, Enhance and support existing applications
– Plan, organise and control own work effort, including regular progress feedback to own and other relevant areas