Web Developer at Canonical

Feedinkoo; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distributed team with in-person s Prin

Learning budget USD 2000/year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness platform

Travel to meet colleagues

Travel upgrades for events

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

Feedinkoo is seeking a Web Developer to build modern web applications using HTML, CSS (SCSS) and React with TypeScript. You will maintain and enhance existing pages, handling content updates and new pages while collaborating with UX and backend teams.

You’ll work on responsive interfaces for diverse devices, focus on accessibility and performance, and contribute to a living style guide. A degree and openness to learning are required.

Qualifications

• Experience building modern web apps with HTML/CSS/SCSS and JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, SCSS and JavaScript.
• Experience with JavaScript component libraries and React.
• Experience with TypeScript in production code.
• Proficiency in responsive UI design for multiple devices and browsers.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Awareness of SEO best practices and accessibility.
• Focus on web performance in complex UIs.
• Ability to collaborate with UX designers and backend developers.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tech.
• Based in EMEA time zones.
• University degree or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Create high fidelity websites and web apps using HTML, CSS (SCSS) and React/TypeScript.
• Maintain existing projects by updating content and adding new pages.
• Manage incoming update requests and liaise with teammates as needed.
• Ensure output quality and consistency across the product portfolio.
• Publish new pages per spec and in line with the style guide.
• Participate in and contribute to the Vanilla Framework living style guide.
• Collaborate closely with UX and visual designers to deliver great user experiences.

Skills

Modern web apps

HTML/CSS/SCSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

Responsive UI

Git

SEO best practices

Accessibility

Web performance

Collaboration with UX/designers

Curiosity/learning

EMEA timezones familiarity

University degree

Open source contributions

Education

University degree or equivalent education

Tools

React

TypeScript

Job description

Required skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications
• A strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript
• Experience with Javascript components libraries
• Experience with TypeScript
• Experience with responsive user interfaces for a wide range of devices and browsers
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Awareness of SEO best practice
• Consideration of accessibility in all aspects of your work
• A strong understanding of web performance in complex user interfaces
• Ability to interact with UX, designers and server-side developers
• Curiosity about technology and a thirst to learn
• Based in EMEA timezones (Europe, the Middle East and Africa)
• University degree or equivalent education
• Useful experience if you have it
• Familiarity with Linux desktop technologies
• Server-side languages, such as Python or NodeJS
• Experience working on a large scale React (with TypeScript) project
• A history of open source contributions
• Relevant work experience

Who you are

We want a Web Developer who loves what they do. You are passionate about web standards and keep abreast of new developments in our industry. You always look for opportunities to improve your skills. You like to show off what you’re working on and also learn from others. You have strong attention to detail and value the design of a product as much as you value the code. You have strong communication skills and maybe even blog once in a while. You’re aware of the latest CSS techniques but also know the limitations that developing for a broad audience can bring – actually, you embrace the challenge.

In this team

• You’ll create high fidelity websites and web apps using the latest incarnations of HTML, CSS (SCSS) and Javascript (React and TypeScript)
• You’ll help maintain existing projects including updating content and adding new pages
• You’ll manage incoming requests for updates and liaise with or delegate to other people as necessary
• You’ll ensure the standard of our output remains high and consistent across our whole product portfolio
• You’ll ensure new pages are published according to specification and in compliance with our web style guide
• You’ll participate in and contribute to our living style guide, Vanilla Framework.
• Work closely with UX designers and visual designers to implement exemplary user experiences.

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
• Paid paternity leave

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.