Front End Software Developer at Specno

Job description 

• We are looking for an experienced, ambitious, and self-driven Front End Developer to join our team. As a FE dev, you will be responsible for working within a team of designers, analysts, and developers and building out progressive web apps. You will be implementing visual elements that users see and interact with within a web app, which makes your role crucial for the success of our business.
• We follow agile and apply it to our own business, constantly tweaking our processes in an effort to continuously improve the effectiveness of our teams. The environment is fast-paced, the projects are challenging and you will be pushed to learn and grow faster than the norm. You will be surrounded by smart and caring individuals who will uplift you and want to see you thrive, and it is expected you play your part in doing the same for your colleagues. We are looking for people who are passionate about what they do and really want to push the status quo. 

Description of the company

• Specno is South Africa's leading development agency and is on a mission to become the industry standard for innovation development. We are a collaborative team of talented individuals that deliver world-class tech solutions. We are looking for mid-level front-end developers with a good mixture of a creative and analytical brain and the desire to make a difference in the tech sector. We build really cool stuff and strive to delight our customers by consistently exceeding their expectations. We have grown to a team of 22 in the last two years, and never want to let go of that startup mentality, that excitement for industry and how quickly things happen. We invest in our people and our processes and are giving it our all to accomplishing our mission. 

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features. 
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use. 
• Optimize application for maximum speeds and scalability. 
• Collaborate with other professionals such as back end developers and web designers. 
• Keep up with the latest and emerging technologies
• Potentially mentor junior developers
• Build processes within the company to constantly improve the team's performance

Requirements and Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience as a front end or full-stack developer. 
• Excellent knowledge of JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as Angular, React, Vue, etc. 
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git. A good understanding of SEO principles. 
• A sense of pride and ownership in your performance and its impact on the company's success. 
• Team player. 
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills. 
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. 

Perks

• An awesome company culture of work-hard-play-hard and learn-a-lot.
• Flexible working hours, generous leave policy, remote and international relocation opportunities. 
• Great working conditions. 
• Challenging projects with realistic deadlines and resources to accomplish your tasks. 
• Results-driven. 
• Continuous learning opportunities and great career trajectory. 
• Team lunches and after-work socials. 
• A lot of trust and no micro-management  
• Be valued as an individual and have a voice to shape the company.