We are looking for a qualified Front-end developer to join our IT team. You will be responsible for building the ‘client side’ of our web applications. You should be able to translate our company and customer needs into functional and appealing interactive applications. If you’re interested in creating a user-friendly environment by writing code and moving forward in your career, then this job is for you.
We expect you to be a tech-savvy professional, who is curious about new digital technologies and aspires to combine usability with visual design. Ultimately, you should be able to create a functional and attractive digital environment for our company, ensuring a great user experience.
Responsibilities
- Use markup languages like HTML to create user-friendly web pages
- Maintain and improve the website
- Optimize applications for maximum speed
- Design mobile-based features
- Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve the usability
- Get feedback from, and build solutions for, users and customers
- Write functional requirement documents and guides
- Create quality mockups and prototypes
- Ensure high-quality graphic standards and brand consistency
- Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Front-end developer
- Hands on experience with markup languages
- Experience with JavaScript, CSS and jQuery
- Familiarity with browser testing and debugging
- In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)
- Understanding of layout aesthetics
- Knowledge of SEO principles
- Familiarity with software like Adobe Suite, Photoshop and content management systems
- An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
- BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field
Benefits
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Please email us your cv to find out more details about this role -
- Alternatively, you are welcome to contact either Chandre Cronje, Carmen Schafer or Simone Smith at 021 180 0845.