ENVIRONMENT:
Are you eager to lead a dynamic team using data and technology to transform urban spaces? Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation drives meaningful change? If so, this is your chance to shape the future of city life. As a Frontend Developer, you will be instrumental in building and optimizing their tech ecosystem, ensuring excellence in design, development, and deployment. Reporting to the Lead Developer and working closely with cross-functional teams, you will guide developers to align with the company’s culture and values. This role demands strong analytical skills, coding expertise, and a commitment to quality, collaboration, and innovation. With data-driven decision-making at their core, they seek a leader who prioritizes safety, inclusivity, and equity in development.
DUTIES:
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Computer Science or relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
- Certifications in design methodology, project management or UX would be advantageous.
Skills and Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency in JavaScript: Solid understanding of core JavaScript concepts and ES6+ features.
- Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks like React, [URL Removed] 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 (e.g., optimizing page speed, meta tags, alt attributes, and schema).
- 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.
- Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Competencies in problem-solving, decision-making, organisational skills, and the ability to lead remote teams.
- Knowledge of and experience working with Notion, Slack, Microsoft, Google Suite, Toggl etc. would be an advantage.
Experience:
- Proven experience in a technical development environment, ideally within Civic Tech, with a track record of successful product deployments.
- Experience with city systems is highly beneficial.
- Experience working with data automation and integration is required.
- Proven experience leading software development teams and building out complex software solutions
Culture and values
- Personal values aligned with the company’s aspirational culture.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and a strong desire for continuous learning and growth.
- Commitment to ongoing performance improvement and coaching programmes.
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:
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Desired Skills:
- Frontend
- JavaScript
- Software