Front-End Developer (React, React Native)

Company: WBWR

Location: Somerset West

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 3+ years in front-end web development

Does your stack include React, React Native, Typescript, Node, Remix / Next.js? Do you have a creative eye for detail and like bringing designs to life with Tailwind? If so, we at WBWR are eager to meet you! If you love crafting visually appealing projects and want to join a dynamic team, we'd like to invite you to chat with us.

Who We Are

We’re a digital experience agency based in Somerset West, creating highly converting and successful digital solutions for large and very cool brands. Working from the WorkWiser co-working offices, we have a flat organisational structure of incredibly passionate people. At WBWR, we value teamwork, respect, fun, self-development, and our clients’ success.

Our team is a lively blend of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and coffee. Our days at WBWR are filled with collaboration, innovation, teamwork, laughter, and occasional celebrations. We value respect, support personal growth, and celebrate every win, big or small.

Role Overview

WBWR's tech department focuses on building web applications, mobile applications, and headless e-commerce solutions with Shopify. Our stack consists of Javascript, Typescript, NodeJS, React, React Native, NextJS, Remix, and VueJS utilizing RESTful and GraphQL APIs to create performant applications. As one of our developers, you'll work closely with a team of tech enthusiasts, making a substantial impact on digital experiences for our clients and creating unique user-centric solutions.

Who We Are Looking For

We're looking for a front-end developer who is passionate about all things tech and keen to stay updated with the latest technology. You will work on large well-known brands, developing the solutions of tomorrow and creating unique digital experiences. Clean, maintainable, and understandable code is a priority here at WBWR. This is a great opportunity to work with a team that is passionate about creating unique solutions and solving problems creatively while having fun along the way. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including digital marketers, UX/UI designers, project managers, and the rest of the development team on various projects.

Skills Required

• Relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent work experience and portfolio
• 3+ years of web development experience
• Strong understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript, Tailwind, and React
• Good understanding of component-based architectures
• Experience or good understanding of Next.js, Remix, or similar frameworks
• Experience working with Figma is advantageous
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and platforms such as GitHub
• High level of attention to detail and ability to write clean quality code
• Experience with Shopify or other e-commerce platforms is advantageous
• Effective communication and enjoyment of a culture of collaboration and team spirit
• Lifelong learners, constantly on the path to self-improvement and growth

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality web and mobile applications using a project-based tech stack
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including UX/UI designers, digital marketers, and project managers
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, ensuring top-notch quality in every project
• Consistently replicate design to code with responsiveness in mind
• Stay updated with the latest developments in web technologies and continuously enhance your skills
• Contribute to team meetings with innovative ideas and creative problem-solving approaches
• Work on e-commerce solutions, focusing on performance and user experience
• Maintain and improve existing codebases, ensuring scalability and reliability
• Participate in code reviews, maintaining high standards of code quality and best practices
• Be proactive in identifying and troubleshooting software issues and inefficiencies

What's in it for You?

• An experience-based salary
• An in-office onboarding for the first three months to get to know the team, tech stack, projects, and more, followed by a hybrid work model
• An office filled with passionate and unique thinkers
• Unwind with the best coffee and espresso in town because all brilliant ideas start with a cup of coffee
• To keep you on top of your game, we provide a MacBook, monitor, and other required equipment, along with Udemy courses, to fuel your continuous learning
• Staff discounts on the brands we manage
• Be part of a team that innovates and keeps collaboration high

If you match the above requirements, we can't wait to meet you. Let's innovate, build, and explore an exciting journey together!

A short technical assessment will be required after the initial interview.

Send a copy of your CV and portfolio of projects to shaun@wbwr.io to get started! If you’ve got the basics, we will invite you for a chat as your personality is as important to us as your skills.