Javascript Developer (R70k) at Salt South Africa

We are currently recruiting for a talented Senior Front-End Developer for our Johannesburg
location. Reporting to the Dev Manager, you will have strong front-end skills (Javascript and
Angular) to lead software projects for the company across various software tracks.
Function

• Take ownership and responsibility for front-end deliverables on projects, which includes
• responsibility for quality and timely delivery.
• Assist in defining coding standards.
• Test-driven approaches.
• Drive efficiencies across the FE stack.
• Assist development guilds.
• Speaking into, with guidance from the Development Manager - hiring, career planning,
• training and development, team mentorship (interns, junior and mid-level developers)
• and morale management.
• Assist in estimations of scoped projects, guide the discussions around sufficient
• requirements to support the SDLC.

Skills

• A solid understanding of Javascript ES6 or ES7, Angular.js, HTML, CSS, SASS,
• Webpack, Bootstrap. {Reactjs would be advantageous)
• Any experience with TDD would be an advantage.
• Scrum will be used as a base for the workflow.
• Git workflow with good code review practice.
• Tools used: Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Tempo plugin, Slack.
• Close collaboration with the Dev manager and various PM/Scrum Masters and
• developers.
• Train and share knowledge with a team of developers.
• Innovation and Research
• Industry trends around tooling and best practice. Including staying abreast of relevant
• trends in relation to frameworks
• Reporting
• Project and Product level cost breakdown reporting
• Cost estimates for projects, products and solutions

Qualifications:

• Completed Degree in Computer Science, equivalent qualification and / or relevant
• experience.
• At least 5-6 years of solid Front-End development experience, of which at least 2
• years has been at a senior frontend dev level and at least 1 year in a team
• leadership/mentorship role.
• Experience in the FinTech / FinServe industry is highly advantageous.
• A comprehensive and holistic understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• Proven track record of mentoring interns, junior and mid-level developers.
• Experience in defining development processes and structures.
• A high level of attention to detail and great organizational abilities are a prerequisite to
• succeeding in this role.
• Attributes required for the role:
• Excellent written, visual and verbal communication.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and a well-structured thought
• process.
• Sound knowledge of the research process.
• Proven track record in delivering large, complex software projects.
• Ability to deliver strategic insights to drive our clients’ business decisions.
• Strong leadership, ability to lead up and down.
• High-level strategic thinking and execution.
• Ability to do research.
• Ability to write technical documents.
• Ability to work across sectors and industries.
• Ability to coach and mentor interns and junior developers. Ability to inspire and motivate
• people within teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Innovative, resourceful, assertive and confident.
• A motivated self-starter with a drive for results.
• A willingness to learn.
• Highly collaborative with key stakeholders.
• A passion for all things digital.