ENVIRONMENT:
A software Company in Johannesburg is seeking a highly skilled Senior Front End Developer to join their team. As a Senior Front End Developer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing user interfaces for the Company’s web and mobile applications. You should have in-depth knowledge of modern front-end technologies, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences. In addition to your technical expertise, you will play a crucial role in mentoring other developers and providing technical guidance to non-technical team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement user interfaces for web and mobile applications using modern front-end technologies such as React, Vue, or Flutter.
- Identify technical debt and potential risks in projects and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Assist in making product choices by providing clear technical assessments and level-of-effort estimates.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement best practices for performance, security, and modern bundling techniques.
- Produce high-quality code and output, particularly during time-sensitive projects.
- Mentor and guide other developers, sharing your knowledge and expertise.
- Actively participate in knowledge sharing within the company through Slack, Asana, and GitHub.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in front end development.
- Deep knowledge of modern front-end libraries and frameworks, such as Flutter, React, or Node.
- Ability to identify technical debt and risks in projects and provide effective solutions.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality code and results, particularly in time-sensitive situations.
- Experience mentoring and guiding other developers and non-technical colleagues.
Preferred Skills (not mandatory but desirable):
- Experience with modern JavaScript web app development using frameworks like React or Vue.
- Familiarity with JavaScript, ES6, ScSS, Less, and PHP.
- Knowledge of linting and style tools like Babel, Webpack, and JSHint.
- Proficiency in CSS methodologies like Scss, Flexbox, PostCSS, and JSS.
- Understanding of best practices for modern bundling techniques, performance, and security.
- Familiarity with graphics technologies such as SVG and D3.js.
- Experience building modern websites using technologies like Laravel, ScSS, Tailwind, and PostgreSQL.
- Knowledge of REST API development and frameworks like Laravel.
- Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker.
- Understanding of data storage systems like PostgreSQL.
- Experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Heroku.
- Familiarity with mobile application development using Dart/Flutter and Flutter Material framework.
- Knowledge of REST API integration and data storage using SQLite.
- Experience with cloud providers like Firebase and AWS.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong passion for technology and a desire to share knowledge with the company through various channels.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make clear technical assessments and level-of-effort estimates.
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.
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Desired Skills:
- Senior
- Front
- End