Senior Front-End Developer (Javascript and Angular) at Responsive Digital

FUNCTION

• Take ownership and responsibility for front-end deliverables on projects, which includes responsibility for quality and timely delivery.
• Assist in defining coding standards.
• Apply test-driven approaches.
• Drive efficiencies across the front-end stack.
• Speak into, with guidance from the Dev Manager, hiring, career planning, training and development, team mentorship (interns, juniors and mid-level developers) and morale management.
• Assist in estimations of scoped projects, guide the discussions around sufficient requirements to support the SDLC.
• Close collaboration with the Dev Manager and various PM / Scrum Masters and developers.
• Train and share knowledge with team of developers.
• Industry trends around tooling and best practices, including staying abreast of relevant trends in relation to frameworks.
• Report on project and product cost breakdown
• Report on cost estimates for projects, products and solutions.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed degree in Computer Science, an equivalent qualification and / or relevant experience.
• At least 6-7 years' solid Front-End development experience, of which at least 2 years have been at a senior front-end developer level, and at least 1 year in a team leadership/mentorship role.
• A solid understanding of Javascript ES6 or ES7, Angular, HTML, CSS, SASS, Webpack and Bootstrap.  React.js 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 practices.
• Tools used: Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Tempo plugin and Slack.
• Experience in the FinTech / FinServe industry is highly advantageous. 
• A comprehensive and holistic understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• A 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 is a prerequisite to succeed in this role.

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and a well-structured thought process.
• Proven track record in delivering large, complex software projects.
• Ability to deliver strategic insights to drive our clients' business decisions.
• Strong leadership, with the ability to lead confidently up and down the chain of command.
• High-level strategic thinking and execution.
• 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.
• Innovative, resourceful, assertive and confident.
• A motivated self-starter with a drive for results.
• A willingness to learn.
• Highly collaborative with key stakeholders.
• Has a passion for all things digital!