Frontend Developer X2 - Contract

Our Client a Global tech firm is seeking 2 Frontend Developers to join their team in Johannesburg on a contract basis for 6 to 12 months with possible extension. They offer stability, exposure, competitive rates and a great working environment.

As a Frontend Developer, you'll be responsible for the design and development of new features on websites. You will use HTML5/CSS3/SASS to create highly interactive user experiences that are responsive across all devices. You will also work with UX designers to develop wireframes, UI designs, and visual mockups using Sketch or Photoshop.

Requirements

• Develop new user-facing features
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to ensure
• Support the business development team by understanding pain points and providing solutions
• Maintain and work with production environments hosting web applications
• Strong experience in developing
• User-facing applications using web technologies.
• Need to analyze the current offering, design, and implement public-facing features to existing and new software.
• Working in an agile environment with a contribution to the product roadmap. The environment is entrepreneurial with a start-up culture, where everyone engages in the product development cycle.
• Candidates will need to bring their skills to the table so that the team can collectively benefit from your input.
• Will need to have a track record of designing and implementing best-of-breed solutions and owning the design and implementation of features.
• Will work cross-organizationally and develop a deep level of expertise in the application domain and help design and build solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the software development field, with front-end development being the main focus.
• An excellent understanding of web technologies and markup, including HTML5 and CSS3.
• A good understanding of supporting frameworks and libraries such as LESS, SASS, ReactJS, and AngularJS.
• An eye for design and the ability to produce user-friendly, natural interfaces that just work.
• A good understanding of source control, and the ability to work within a team of other software developers.
• A good understanding of SEO principles and analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
• Experience working with agile methodologies – a true believer.
• Proven experience not just in bespoke development but working on popular CMS’ such as WordPress.
• The ability to integrate work done with backend applications – the front-end is but one part of the stack.
• A diploma in UX, Web Development, or similar qualification is a must.