ENVIRONMENT:
A cutting-edge Health-Tech company in Pretoria is seeking to employ a dynamic Senior Web Developer to utilise various web-based development languages to build responsive and adaptive UI for internal and public facing web applications. Our website and client-site web apps are built using Angular, [URL Removed] HTML5, Javascript/Typescript and CSS. The successful candidate will have a certificate in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design (essential), diploma in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design (desirable), 5+ years’ experience as a Web Developer and experience with translating UI & UX designs into HTML, CSS and Javascript websites, with a focus on user experience and usability.
DUTIES:
Analysis and Planning:
° Multitask on a range of products and tasks simultaneously, defining priorities and ensuring efficiency.
° Define and communicate problem, goal, and acceptance criteria.
° Communicate and collaborate with development, business analyst and design teams to solve problems, make recommendations and discuss best programming practices.
° Work with stakeholders to achieve appropriate solutions.
° Conduct research on possible solutions and techniques.
° Analyse systems for root cause, impact, workarounds, and permanent fixes.
° Determine and account for dependencies among deliverables, products, and systems.
° Accurately estimate duration of deliverables.
° Identify and mitigate risks.
° Document analysis and planning process.
° Communicate effectively with line manager on progress, priorities, and workload.
Programming:
° Follow project plan to develop software.
° Meet deadlines and timelines as determined in the planning phase.
° Adhere to agree upon standards for code, as set and determined by the Lead Systems Engineer.
° Generate and maintain effective and efficient high-quality code.
° Use effective and efficient components & techniques to implement solutions.
° Ensure all work is versioned and backed up according to company standards.
° Take ownership for work, tasks, and communication.
Testing and Implementation:
° Ensure that all work is tested, benchmarked and fulfils functional requirements before submission.
° Prepare test environment, examples, and instructions.
° Participate enthusiastically in peer code reviews.
° Deploy changes to live environment.
° Maintain system and product change logs and release notes according to company standards.
Reporting and Communication:
° Keep project documentation up to date and standard.
° Provide timeous, efficient, and effective feedback on project status.
° Proactively keep stakeholders updated on progress, risks, and problems.
° Assist in the collection and documentation of user’s requirements, development of user stories, estimates and work plans.
° Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation, and maintenance of software.
° Provide insight and feedback on queries regarding relevant projects.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
° Certificate in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design (essential)
° Diploma in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design (desirable)
Experience:
° 5+ years’ experience as a Web Developer
° Experience with translating UI & UX designs into HTML, CSS and Javascript websites, with a focus on user experience and usability.
° Use sound development practices to build a solid product while iterating quickly.
Skills and Knowledge (Essential):
° HTML
° Javascript/Typescript
° CSS/SCSS
° Git
° Desirable
° Gulp
° Webpack
° Jekyll
° Hugo
° [URL Removed] jQuery
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Apply here [URL Removed] e-mail a Word copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed] and mention the reference number of the job.
Desired Skills:
- Senior
- Web
- Developer