Senior Web Developer

SUMMARY:
Our client in East London is seeking to hire a Senior Web Developer/ Technical Lead to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications. 
In this role, you will work with team members to translate user and system requirements into technical designs, build and configure application components, and develop system specifications and interfaces. You will lead coding teams, manage performance and productivity, and ensure solutions align with business and technical standards.
Office location:  East London (not remote)

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Must have Information Technology related degree/diploma (a 3 year tertiary qualification)
• 8-10 years’ experience in software solutions analysis, design and development with the relevant technologies listed below:
• Working knowledge of PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6), jQuery, jQuery-UI, SQL (MySQL/MariaDB) and exposure to Bootstrap, Linux OS and API technologies
• Application Lifecycle Management skills
• Team Leadership skills

• You will support application releases, create operational documentation, and maintain systems in line with SLAs. The role also involves managing risks and issues, providing status updates, and ensuring smooth production support.
• You will work closely with testing teams to ensure functionality and resolve defects or performance issues. Additionally, you will collaborate across business units to deliver new system implementations, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance, while providing technical guidance to support teams.
• The ideal candidate has strong experience in software development and technical leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively across teams while aligning with strategic business goals.