Senior Front-End Developer

Hyperiondev Corp; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading edtech company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced front-end developer to enhance their websites and online products. This role involves cross-functional collaboration and ensuring high-quality user experiences for thousands of students. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, proficient in HTML, CSS, and React, and is passionate about solving real-world education problems. This position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Learning opportunities in coding Bootcamps

Impactful work in education

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience in a front-end role.
• Ability to transform designs into cross-device implementations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create new project layouts using various frameworks.
• Develop responsive, mobile-first web applications.
• Mentor peers and participate in code reviews.

Skills

HTML

CSS3

React

JavaScript

Git

Problem-solving

Tools

Google Analytics

Django

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is for an experienced and ambitious front-end developer who can progress the quality of our websites, landing pages, and online and on-site coding bootcamp products.

A key responsibility of the role is to ensure that our website and digital assets better convert leads into satisfied students and customers.

In addition, the role will oversee the user experience of our online student portal and how students interact with our mentors and teaching assistants at scale to improve the quality of progression for thousands of students seeking to transition into a career in tech.

The front-end developer will also ensure that landing pages are high speed and mobile optimised for our paid media campaigns and SEO optimised to scale organic impressions.

In this role, you will work cross functionally with Product, Marketing and the various specialists in the Engineering team.

We are looking for committed individuals who can impress us with their skills, ambition and ability to launch and drive their own projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Creating the structure, template or layouts of new projects using frameworks and libraries like Bootstrap, Angular, Ember, React, Vue, Django, Jquery and material design Creating dynamic page layouts based on api information Developing responsive, mobile-first web applications and PWAs Implementing basic SEO Identifying and suggesting user experience improvements Provide mentorship to peers and team members Participate in code reviews and contribute to the teams continuous upskilling

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 3+ years experience in a front-end role using the following : HTML / HTML5 SCSS / CSS3 React Ability to transform designs (Photoshop XD, Sketch, Figma etc) into flawless cross-device implementations Understanding of SEO principles, web accessibility, and technical writing (bonus) Experience with CI / CD pipelines (bonus) Good understanding of web standards Good understanding of site performance and site optimisation Good understanding of Git and versions control Excellent written and verbal communication skills Meticulous attention to detail Fast learner enthusiastic to train on new stacks / technologies A problem-solving and positive attitude Start-up mentality and the desire to see HyperionDev succeed An interest in the future of education and online learning Strong teamwork and collaboration skills Preferred Web Analytics / Google Analytics Google Search Console Coding / writing for SEO Django and MVT architecture Experience in template languages, Django, Python, etc. Prior tech startup experience in a high-growth and ambitious environment Worked on SEO, CSS and website optimization projects

BENEFITS

Hybrid work : We are a hybrid work organisation offering flexibility on your schedule.

Remote working options are available for candidates not in proximity of a HyperionDev Campus Learn new tech skills : We offer our employees the opportunity to enrol part-time in our Coding Bootcamps.

Join the heart of tech in Africa, Europe and the US : You’ll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments.

Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a management team that draws their former experience from top tech companies.

Life-changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most : you' re allowed to brag about it.

OUR VALUES

We’re a people-forward company with a purpose that underlines everything we do.

We’re obsessed with the potential in people and challenge them to do their best work.

We embrace a culture of growth and learning to deliver on our vision and ours is a relentless quest for improvement.

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