Senior Web Developer

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POSITION INFO:

Role Description

HYBRID ROLE

To utilise various web based development languages to build responsive and adaptive UIs for internal and public facing web applications. Our website and client-side web apps are built using React, Next.js, Tailwind, HTML5, JavaScript/TypeScript and CSS.

Analysis and Planning 15%

• Collaborate in the application lifecycle (planning, design, development, deployment, maintenance) collaborating with stakeholders for requirements.
• Continuously research and evaluate new technologies to optimize development efficiency.
• Plan and design well-structured, reusable application architecture.
• Implement and develop according to best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable systems.
• Participate in project planning by providing estimates, contributing to requirement documentation, and assisting with work breakdown structures.
• Participate in user story creation, estimation, and work plan development, ensuring clear communication of requirements.
• Effectively prioritise, and manage dependencies to ensure timely completion, and switch contexts effectively when the need arises.
• Collaborate effectively with development teams to solve problems, make recommendations, and discuss best practices.
• Proactively identify and mitigate code related risks, adapting as needed.
• Track tasks and progress within JIRA.

Development and Testing 55%

• Develop software adhering to project plans, deadlines, and coding standards.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, maintainable systems using efficient and reusable code according to best practices.
• Use version control effectively and according to best practices, as well as backing up other work according to company standards.
• Prepare and maintain testing environments, including examples and instructions.
• Conduct initial testing and assist in developing testing plans.
• Implement and maintain automated tests and component libraries according to team practices.
• Analyse systems to identify root causes of issues within a system, develop workarounds, and implement permanent fixes.
• Deliver thoroughly tested and performance benchmarked work that meets functional requirements before deployment.
• Deploy changes to the production environment following established procedures.
• Implement and maintain DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code as applicable to the team.
• Maintain up to date and accurate code and system level documentation.

Reporting and Communication 10%

• Provide clear, timely, and efficient updates on project status, progress, risks, and potential problems to the team lead.
• Prepare reports, manuals, and other documentation related to software status, operation, and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate system and product change logs, release notes and notifications to other teams, according to company standards and team practices.
• Offer insights and feedback on queries regarding relevant projects.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, by being available on appropriate communication channels with timeous, well articulated responses.

Contribution to the Team 15%

• Take ownership of projects.
• Actively participate in peer code reviews, discuss best practices, and contribute innovative ideas to projects.
• Collaborate with the team to solve problems and ensure successful project delivery - on time and as speced.
• Contribute to the development of fellow team members through knowledge sharing and promoting best practices.

Quality Management and Compliance 5%

• Deliver high-quality products that meet specifications, user requirements, best practices, deadlines, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, CE, ISO).
• Apply knowledge of the Quality Management System guidelines and its relevant processes to ensure quality and SOC2 compliance in medical device and other software.
• Ensure all testing adheres to defined specifications.
• Contribute to safeguarding information and data in accordance with company policies.
• Keep all supporting documents up to date.

Role Requirements

Minimum education (essential):
Certificate in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design

Minimum education (desirable):
Diploma in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design

Minimum applicable experience (years):
8+ years working experience

Required nature of experience:

• Experience with translating UI & UX designs into HTML, CSS and Javascript websites using React, with a focus on user experience and usability.
• Use sound development practices to build a solid product while iterating quickly.

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• React.js
• HTML
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• RESTful API’s
• CSS
• Git
• Have an excellent sense of design and attention to detail
• Automated testing (Unit, Integration, End to end) e.g. Cypress, Jest)
• Code architecture and best practices
• CMS's (Content Management Systems) e.g. Strapi CMS

Skills and Knowledge (desirable):

• Next.js
• Tailwind CSS
• SCSS
• State management libraries