Front End Developer

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
  Education (Ideal or Preferred)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology
  
• Knowledge and Experience
• 3+ years of proven experience in front-end software development, project delivery, and implementation (inrelevant development technologies/language)
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
  Knowledge:
• Advanced programming concepts
• Responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Front-end build tools and package managers
• Front-end Design Pattern
• Version Control
• Testing practices

Responsibilities:

• Designing Software Solutions
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate business and technical requirements into effective solutions.
  • Produce solutions that address complex business needs.
  • Create well-designed solutions balancing client value, security, operations, resilience, performance, and cost.
• Software Development and Systems Integration
  • Work with other software engineers and architects to develop components based on needs.
  • Collaborate with UX designers to create visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces.
  • Prioritize user experience and usability by optimizing application flow and interactions.
  • Ensure web and mobile applications are responsive and function seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
  • Develop reusable code and libraries for future use.
  • Share the impact of code changes with the product team.
• Quality and Testing
  • Implement and improve development frameworks, patterns, and practices with a focus on automated testing and CI/CD.
  • Perform testing with a preference for developing automated testing scripts and procedures to ensure code robustness and reliability.
  • Practice secure coding practices (DevSecOps).
• Operational Excellence
  • Conduct troubleshooting and debugging to fix minor, major, and escalated bugs, promoting system stability.
  • Perform first and/or second-level standby for integration between internal systems, applications, and external service providers.
  • React to system monitoring and alerting events promptly.
  • Assist in capacity planning for infrastructure requirements and conduct stability and load tests to improve system performance and throughput.
  • Maintain, modify, and upgrade existing solutions, recommending and implementing improved methods.
• Learning and Continuous Improvement
  • Develop and maintain proficiency in modern programming paradigms, patterns, and practices, applying or improving them within the delivery team.
  • Engage in meaningful projects to enhance autonomy, decision-making, and problem-solving skills as part of the Software Engineer Level II career progression model.