Intermediate Frontend Developer

Vista Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Front-end Developer to create top-notch cinema websites using React, TypeScript, and SASS/LESS. The role involves developing user interfaces while working closely with cross-functional teams and advocating quality through collaboration. Applicants must have solid experience with modern Agile methodologies and be available for a hybrid work model requiring two days in the office weekly. Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and innovation.

Benefits

Rest & Relax Fridays - Finish early on Friday

Annual volunteer day

Employee Rewards and Benefits with Perkbox

Medical Insurance / Medical Aid

Employee Assistance Programme Service

Paid Sick leave

5 days bereavement leave per year

On-Site Breakfast Bar

Qualifications

• Intermediate level web front-end development experience ideally in a commercial and/or eCommerce organization.
• Strong experience in modern Agile software development.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

React (Hooks, Context API, component lifecycle)

TypeScript

JavaScript

SASS/LESS

AJAX

SEO

REST API design/integration

responsive design

Agile methodologies

Tools

Umbraco CMS

Windows Server / IIS

Job description

As an experienced, intermediate level, Front-end Developer, you’ll be working with React (Hooks, Context API, component lifecycle), 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• Proven intermediate level web front end development experience ideally in a commercial and/or ecommerce organisation
• Strong React (Hooks, Context API, component lifecycle), TypeScript, JavaScript, SCSS/CSS, Tailwind experience
• Advanced web development including AJAX, SPA, SEO, cross-browser, various JS frameworks, REST API design / integration, CSS, server-side pre-processing such as LESS, SASS
• Advanced knowledge of responsive and mobile-first design principles
• Experience working with Umbraco CMS would be an added benefit
• Excellent communication, organisational, or mentoring skills
• Experience working within an Agile SDLC
• Experience with Windows Server / IIS would be beneficial

This is a hybrid role with a home and office-based split, requiring regular weekly (2 days per week) attendance in the Cape Town office.

We are only considering applicants with an existing right to work in South Africa, without the need for employer sponsorship.

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 700 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 100 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 important 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 to keep improving

You will be supported to continually learn and improve your skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.

We have a range of benefits that include:

• Rest & Relax Fridays - Finish at lunch time on Friday but get paid for the full day
• Annual volunteer day
• Employee Rewards and Benefits with Perkbox
• Medical Insurance / Medical Aid (after qualifying period)
• Employee Assistance Programme Service
• Paid Sick leave
• 5 days bereavement leave per year
• On-Site Breakfast Bar

If this sounds like you, get in touch to find out more

We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.