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Front End Software Developer
IT - Software Development
Pretoria/Centurion - Gauteng
Pretoria/Centurion - Gauteng
ENVIRONMENT:
A Health Tech Solutions company in Pretoria is seeking a Front End software Developer skilled in various web development languages to create responsive and adaptive user interfaces for both internal and public-facing web applications. Afrikaans fluency is essential! The companys websites and client-side apps are developed using React, Next.js, Tailwind, HTML5, JavaScript/TypeScript, and CSS. A certificate in Web Development or Graphic Design is essential, while a diploma in these fields is considered desirable.
DUTIES:
Analysis and Planning 15%
- Collaborate in the application lifecycle (planning, design, development, deployment, maintenance) collaborating with stakeholders for requirements.
- Continuously research and evaluate new technologies to optimize development efficiency.
- Plan and design well-structured, reusable application architecture.
- Implement and develop according to best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable systems.
- Participate in project planning by providing estimates, contributing to requirement documentation, and assisting with work breakdown structures.
- Participate in user story creation, estimation, and work plan development, ensuring clear communication of requirements.
- Effectively prioritise, and manage dependencies to ensure timely completion, and switch contexts effectively when the need arises.
- Collaborate effectively with development teams to solve problems, make recommendations, and discuss best practices.
- Proactively identify and mitigate code related risks, adapting as needed.
- Track tasks and progress within JIRA.
Development and Testing 55%
- Develop software adhering to project plans, deadlines, and coding standards.
- Develop and maintain high-quality, maintainable systems using efficient and reusable code according to best practices.
- Use version control effectively and according to best practices, as well as backing up other work according to company standards.
- Prepare and maintain testing environments, including examples and instructions.
- Conduct initial testing and assist in developing testing plans.
- Implement and maintain automated tests and component libraries according to team practices.
- Analyse systems to identify root causes of issues within a system, develop workarounds, and implement permanent fixes.
- Deliver thoroughly tested and performance benchmarked work that meets functional requirements before deployment.
- Deploy changes to the production environment following established procedures.
- Implement and maintain DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code as applicable to the team.
- Maintain up to date and accurate code and system level documentation.
Reporting and Communication 10%
- Provide clear, timely, and efficient updates on project status, progress, risks, and potential problems to the team lead.
- Prepare reports, manuals, and other documentation related to software status, operation, and maintenance.
- Maintain accurate system and product change logs, release notes and notifications to other teams, according to company standards and team practices.
- Offer insights and feedback on queries regarding relevant projects.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, by being available on appropriate communication channels with timeous, well-articulated responses.
Contribution to the Team 15%
- Take ownership of projects.
- Actively participate in peer code reviews, discuss best practices, and contribute innovative ideas to projects.
- Collaborate with the team to solve problems and ensure successful project delivery - on time and as speced.
- Contribute to the development of fellow team members through knowledge sharing and promoting best practices.
Quality Management and Compliance 5%
- Deliver high-quality products that meet specifications, user requirements, best practices, deadlines, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, CE, ISO).
- Apply knowledge of the Quality Management System guidelines and its relevant processes to ensure quality and SOC2 compliance in medical device and other software.
- Ensure all testing adheres to defined specifications.
- Contribute to safeguarding information and data in accordance with company policies.
- Keep all supporting documents up to date.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum education (essential):
Certificate in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design
Minimum education (desirable):
Diploma in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design
Minimum applicable experience (years):
3+ years working experience
Required nature of experience:
- Experience with translating UI & UX designs into HTML, CSS and Javascript websites using React, with a focus on user experience and usability.
- Use sound development practices to build a solid product while iterating quickly.
Skills and Knowledge (essential):
- React.js
- HTML
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- RESTful APIs
- CSS
- Git
- Have an excellent sense of design and attention to detail
- Automated testing (Unit, Integration, End to end) e.g. Cypress, Jest)
- Code architecture and best practices
- CMS's (Content Management Systems) e.g. Strapi CMS
Skills and Knowledge (desirable):
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
- SCSS
- State management libraries
ATTRIBUTES:
Essential Competencies:
- Adopting Practical Approaches
- Exploring Possibilities
- Showing Composure
- Embracing Change
- Inviting Feedback
- Meeting Timescales
- Managing Tasks
- Taking Action
Important Competencies:
- Examining Information
- Developing Expertise
- Providing Insights
- Generating Ideas
- Convincing People
- Making Decisions
- Thinking Positively
- Team Working
- Checking Things
- Producing Output
- Upholding Standards
- Following Procedures
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