Front-End Developer (Contract)

Vista; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Front-end Developer to join their team. You will be responsible for developing custom cinema website interfaces using React, Typescript, and JavaScript. Applicants should have over 4 years of front-end development experience and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies. This role offers a 6-month contract with options for independent freelance or fixed-term employment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' web front end development experience ideally in a commercial and/or ecommerce organization.
• Strong level React, JavaScript, HTML, Typescript, SCSS/CSS & ES6 Vanilla Javascript.
• Experience working within an Agile SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Develop user interfaces and experiences using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implement responsive web design for optimal user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and product managers.

Skills

React

JavaScript

HTML

Typescript

SCSS/CSS

ES6 Vanilla Javascript

AJAX

SEO

REST API design/integration

Agile methodologies

Education

4+ years' web front end development

Tools

CMS (Umbraco preferred)

Windows Server/IIS

Job description

This Front-end Developer role will be offered on a 6 month contract basis.

Location : Open to Cape Town, Johannesburg or Durban based applicants

Duration : 6 month contract

Type : Open to Independent Freelance or Fixed Term Employment Contract

As an experienced Front-end Developer, you'll be working with Umbraco using ReactJs, Typescript JavaScript, SASS / LESS to provide the best-in-class custom cinema websites worldwide.

You'll have experience with modern Agile software development, and you will be experienced in advocating team quality and productivity through peer programming, code reviews, and of course your own development.

You will be an advocate for technologies and tools, you will own larger features and projects, and you will be skilled at collaborating with wider stakeholders such as Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Engineering Managers.

As an Agile developer, you will be focused on continuous improvement.

You will enjoy working in a tight knit team in a collaborative environment and you will be a champion of Getting It Done.

About the role

Develop user interfaces and user experiences using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Implement responsive web design to ensure optimal user experience across various devices and screen sizes

Work with front-end frameworks and libraries, such as React, JavaScript, HTML, Typescript, SCSS / CSS & ES6 Vanilla Javascript

Ensure cross-browser compatibility and address performance issues

Write and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality

Debug and troubleshoot issues related to the front-end application

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers

Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns

Join the on-call support roster during holiday periods

About you

4+ years' web front end development experience ideally in a commercial and / or ecommerce organisation

Strong level React, JavaScript, HTML, Typescript, SCSS / CSS & ES6 Vanilla Javascript

Advanced web development including AJAX, SPA, SEO, cross-browser, various JS frameworks, REST API design / integration, CSS including server-side pre-processing such as LESS, SASS

Experience working with a CMS, Umbraco preferred

Excellent communication, organisational, or mentoring skills

Experience working within an Agile SDLC

Experience with Windows Server / IIS would be beneficial

About Vista

Vista Group is the global leader in providing technology solutions to the international film industry.

With brands including Vista, Veezi, Movio, Numero, Maccs, Flicks and Powster, our expertise covers cinema management software; loyalty, moviegoer engagement and marketing; film distribution software; box office reporting; creative studio solutions; and movie, cinema and streaming content discovery.

With more than crew based across six main offices, in New Zealand (Auckland headquarters), the USA, the UK, South Africa, the Netherlands, and Mexico, our people are our most important asset.

Across the group brands our teams provide market-leading services to clients in more than countries.

We are proud of our diversity and have placed a high priority on being an inclusive workplace that is reflective of our clients and communities.

It is to us to foster an environment that empowers people to realise their full potential.

We aim to do 'good things with good people' and we're proud to say that more than two decades on that's exactly what we do every single day.

Shared Standards

Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group.

The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.

One Crew

We're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborate

Shine a Light

We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand.

We don't leave people in the dark

Make it Happen

We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery

Chase Great

We challenge ourselves and each other keep improving

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