Front-End Developer at hearX Group

Job purpose: 

To utilise various web based development languages to build responsive and adaptive UI for internal and public facing web applications. 

Our website and client-site web apps are built using Angular, Vue.js, HTML5, Javascript/Typescript and CSS. We are split into teams, each with a specific product focus. Each team will include a Business Analyst, Back-end- and Front-End Engineers, Android and/or iOS Developers, and/or Web Developers, each who bring a unique perspective.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum education (essential): BSc in Computer Science or other technical discipline.
• Minimum education (desirable): MSc/PhD in computer science or other technical discipline.
• Minimum applicable experience (years): 3+ years working experience.

Required nature of experience: 

• Experience with translating UI & UX designs into HTML, CSS and Javascript websites, with a focus on user experience and usability.
• Have an excellent sense of design sense and attention to detail.
• Use sound engineering practices to build a solid product while iterating quickly.

Skills and Knowledge (essential): 

• HTML
• Javascript/Typescript
• CSS/SCSS
• Git
• RESTful API’s (JSON)
• Experience in at least one of the following:

1. Angular
2. Vue.js
3. React.js

COMPETENCIES:
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

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES:
Analysis and Planning (15%): 

• Multitask on a range of products and tasks simultaneously, defining priorities and ensuring efficiency.
• Define and communicate problem, goal and acceptance criteria.
• Communicate and collaborate with development, business analyst and design teams to solve problems, make recommendations and discuss best programming practices.
• Work with stakeholders to achieve appropriate solutions.
• Conduct research on possible solutions and techniques.
• Analyse systems for root cause, impact, workarounds and permanent fixes.
• Determine and account for dependencies among deliverables, products and systems.
• Accurately estimate duration of deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Document analysis and planning process.
• Communicate effectively with line manager on progress, priorities and workload.

Programming (50%): 

• Follow project plan to develop software.
• Meet deadlines and timelines as determined in the planning phase
• Adhere to agreed upon standards for code, as set and determined by the Lead Systems Engineer. 
• Generate and maintain effective and efficient high quality code. 
• Use effective and efficient components & techniques to implement solutions.
• Ensure all work is versioned and backed up according to company standards.
• Take ownership for work, tasks and communication.

Testing and Implementation (20%): 

• Ensure that all work is tested, benchmarked and fulfills functional requirements before submission.
• Prepare test environment, examples and instructions.
• Participate enthusiastically in peer code reviews.
• Deploy changes to live environment.
• Maintain system and product change logs and release notes according to company standards.

Reporting and Communication (15%): 

• Keep project documentation up to date and standard.
• Provide timeous, efficient and effective feedback on project status.
• Proactively keep stakeholders updated on progress, risks and problems.
• Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, development of user stories, estimates and work plans.
• Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software.
• Provide insight and feedback on queries regarding relevant projects.