Datafin

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Senior Web Developer

IT – Software Development
Pretoria/Centurion – Gauteng

ENVIRONMENT:
A cutting-edge Health-Tech company in Pretoria is seeking to employ a dynamic Senior Web Developer to utilise various web-based development languages to build responsive and adaptive UI for internal and public facing web applications.  Our website and client-site web apps are built using Angular, Vue.js, HTML5, JavaScript/TypeScript and CSS. The successful candidate will have a certificate in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design (essential), diploma in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design (desirable), 5+ years’ experience as a Web Developer and experience with translating UI & UX designs into HTML, CSS and JavaScript websites, with a focus on user experience and usability.
 
DUTIES:
Analysis and Planning:
  • Multitask on a range of products and tasks simultaneously, defining priorities and ensuring efficiency.
  • Define and communicate problem, goal, and acceptance criteria.
  • Communicate and collaborate with development, business analyst and design teams to solve problems, make recommendations and discuss best programming practices.
  • Work with stakeholders to achieve appropriate solutions.
  • Conduct research on possible solutions and techniques.
  • Analyse systems for root cause, impact, workarounds, and permanent fixes.
  • Determine and account for dependencies among deliverables, products, and systems.
  • Accurately estimate duration of deliverables.
  • Identify and mitigate risks.
  • Document analysis and planning process.
  • Communicate effectively with line manager on progress, priorities, and workload.
Programming:
  • Follow project plan to develop software.
  • Meet deadlines and timelines as determined in the planning phase.
  • Adhere to agree upon standards for code, as set and determined by the Lead Systems Engineer.
  • Generate and maintain effective and efficient high-quality code.
  • Use effective and efficient components & techniques to implement solutions.
  • Ensure all work is versioned and backed up according to company standards.
  • Take ownership for work, tasks, and communication.
Testing and Implementation:
  • Ensure that all work is tested, benchmarked and fulfils functional requirements before submission.
  • Prepare test environment, examples, and instructions.
  • Participate enthusiastically in peer code reviews.
  • Deploy changes to live environment.
  • Maintain system and product change logs and release notes according to company standards.
Reporting and Communication:
  • Keep project documentation up to date and standard.
  • Provide timeous, efficient, and effective feedback on project status.
  • Proactively keep stakeholders updated on progress, risks, and problems.
  • Assist in the collection and documentation of user’s requirements, development of user stories, estimates and work plans.
  • Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation, and maintenance of software.
  • Provide insight and feedback on queries regarding relevant projects.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
  • Certificate in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design (essential)
  • Diploma in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design (desirable)
Experience:
  • 5+ years’ experience as a Web Developer
  • Experience with translating UI & UX designs into HTML, CSS and Javascript websites, with a focus on user experience and usability.
  • Use sound development practices to build a solid product while iterating quickly.
Skills and Knowledge (Essential):
  • HTML
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • CSS/SCSS
  • Git
  • Desirable
  • Gulp
  • Webpack
  • Jekyll
  • Hugo
  • Vue.JS
  • jQuery