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Imagine a world where people live healthier, more enhanced and protected lives… A world in which each organisation is a powerful influencer and responsible corporate citizen, committed to being a force for social good. As a leading innovator in healthcare, wellness, insurance, investments, financial and life planning, Discovery works ceaselessly to...
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Key Purpose
The front-end web developer is responsible for implementing visual and interactive elements that users engage with through their web browser when using a web application. The position will be supported by back-end web developers, who are responsible for server-side application logic and integration of the work front-end developers do.
Combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between UI design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
Design and prototype web-based applications
Develop new user-facing features
Build reusable code and libraries for future use
Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end
Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
Providing all developers and systems teams within the Group with support on DUI (Discovery UI Framework)
Maintain and update DUI
Contributing to the development and operationalization of the Front-end web design processes adopted by Digital Channels
Contributing to the skills development curriculum for Front-end web designers in the chapter
Mentoring and coaching of other Front-end web designers
All technical front-end requirements and API integration for Discovery Design System
Personal Attributes and Skills
Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML, CSS/SCSSS
Proficient understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as SASS
(including mixins, maps and functions)
Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
Proficient understanding of Bootstrap
Good knowledge of Flexbox and/or CSS Grid
Basic knowledge/experience with Angular is advantageous
Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Adobe and Figma is a plus.
Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
Exposure/Experience to Gulp/Handlebars/GIT and code version controlling
Git repository management (Bitbucket) knowledge would be advantageous.
A solid understanding of responsive web design techniques
Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.
Customer Service Orientation, Result Orientation, Negotiation skills
Personal organisation and time management skills
Professional Communication (written, verbal/presenting and listening)
Ability to build relationships with people from all different backgrounds and at different job levels
Education and Experience
Minimum
Matric/Grade 12
Relevant web and application design/development qualification
3 years working experience
Advantageous
DevOps/Continuous integration
Experience in UX and UI design
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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