Senior Front End Web Developer (HTML, CSS, Responsive Development) at Ogilvy South Africa

Senior Front End Web Developer (HTML, CSS, Responsive Development)

We are a leading advertising agency looking for passionate Software Developer (PHP), that is excited about building exceptional web & mobile applications.

Responsibilities:

• Create functional website pages, mailers, banners from designs with experience in developing cross-platform and cross-browser
• Develop well-structured, maintainable CSS/CSS3/SASS, jQuery, JavaScript and HTML/HTML5
• Understanding of Version control like GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket
• Creating and using beaches in version control
• Must understand object oriented concepts
• Understanding Node and package management
• Understanding React, React components, React State management
• Understand API integration eg. using fetch API, using Ajax
• Understanding of NextJS, Gatsby and Typescript is Plus
• Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks like VueJS, is a plus
• Asset creation from Photoshop/Illustrator and figma
• Asset optimization, use of SVGs
• Work with CMS systems like Sitecore/Umbraco/Drupal
• Work with banner systems like Sizmek/DoubleClick
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Collaborate with back-end developers and designers
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in small teams
• Lead and motivate a high output team

Testing & Performance:

• Work with development and QA teams to code HTML/CSS/JavaScript, test, and verify projects through development process
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Constantly review and improve frontend performance
• Site optimization for SEO and page performance
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies

Technical Experience

The ideal candidate would have the following experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with HTML/HTML5, JavaScript, CSS
• Minimum 3 years of experience with JS frameworks (React, Vue)
• Responsive design techniques and practices
• Experience with source control such as Git
• Experience with browser testing and debugging