Job Openings at Crayon

Where you'll work

• You will be part of the team that runs Africa's leading online ticketing company. A self-managed platform that allows anyone organising an event to sell tickets online. Not only does the system facilitate the selling of tickets but people from all over use the system to generate finances, collect donations, pay their friends back, hold raffles, sell items, and much more. There is never a dull moment with over 2500 events of various shapes and sizes on the platform at any given time.

How you'll role

• As the Senior Frontend Developer, you will take charge of the ever-growing ticket system. From online streaming to real-time analytics, you will be working on real-world systems used by 1000s of event organisers every month. You will have to be exceptional in Angular, Typescript, RxJS, NgRx / Redux (at least one of them), SASS and HTML/CSS.

What you will do

• You will work on exciting new features to improve the ticketing platform
• Be responsible for the maintenance of existing features
• Be the architectural decision maker for the frontend code of the platform
• Make sure all the libraries are up to date at any given time

What you will need

• 3+ years of experience producing productionready web applications using Angular
• A keen eye for detail and making sure frontend is completed according to design specification
• A desire to create lightweight performant code

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Where you'll work

• A global conglomerate with a passion for entertainment, this multicultural company is a thriving hub for all things sports-related. Their expertise in marketing, customer service, and technology is put to use as they provide top-notch services to a well-known sports brand with a formidable presence in premier leagues around the world. Offering a dynamic product through online and mobile channels, they market their brand through a combination of TV, print, outdoor, and digital advertising. Seeking individuals who live and breathe sports, particularly soccer, this company invites passionate enthusiasts to join their dynamic community and help drive their continued success.

How you'll role

• As the SEO Specialist, you'll become a vital member of the dynamic marketing team, pushing the boundaries of success for this innovative online sports betting brand operating in regulated markets globally. Based in Johannesburg, the team markets the brand with unbridled passion across Africa, Latin America, and Europe, reaching new heights of recognition and success. Your role will be to take the lead in monitoring, supporting, and elevating the technical SEO performance of the company's websites to unleash a torrent of traffic growth through savvy, results-driven search strategies. With an intimate understanding of the sports betting industry and a mastery of the products offered by the company, combined with sharp marketing and analytical skills, you'll be poised to drive business growth and achieve unprecedented levels of success.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and optimise SEO strategies and initiatives for a variety of company-owned and managed websites
• On-page and off-page optimisation of websites
• Perform keyword optimisation as well as ongoing keyword discovery and expansion
• Research and implement SEO recommendations for content optimisation
• Drive traffic and increase ROI through competitive analysis, content creation, and link building
• Develop, implement, and track SEO campaigns, both in testing and live platforms

What you'll need

• 3+ years of technical SEO experience
• A degree or diploma in marketing or a similar relevant qualification
• Advanced knowledge of SEO methodologies and best practices
• Proven ability to identify and troubleshoot onsite issues impacting site performance
• An understanding of search engine algorithms and ranking methods
• Knowledge of keyword research and data mining tools
• Strong HTML skills
• A high degree of business acumen
• Consistent high standard and quality of work with a strong focus on results
• The ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment
• Good time management and problem-solving skills
• To be extremely detail oriented and well organised
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

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Where you'll work

• A global conglomerate with a passion for entertainment, this multicultural company is a thriving hub for all things sports-related. Their expertise in marketing, customer service, and technology is put to use as they provide top-notch services to a well-known sports brand with a formidable presence in premier leagues around the world. Offering a dynamic product through online and mobile channels, they market their brand through a combination of TV, print, outdoor, and digital advertising. Seeking individuals who live and breathe sports, particularly soccer, this company invites passionate enthusiasts to join their dynamic community and help drive their continued success.

How you'll role

• As the Frontend Developer, you will join a dynamic team on a mission to push the boundaries of what's possible in web development. You will craft visually stunning, user-friendly, and cutting-edge web solutions that captivate and engage. With a deep understanding of user experience and a relentless drive to solve complex problems, you'll have the opportunity to constantly expand your knowledge and work with the latest technologies and be a part of a forward-thinking team that's constantly innovating with a modern tech stack.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain multi-culture/language web solutions
• Develop and maintain internal component libraries and style guides for use within multiple solutions
• Work with UI/UX designers and other developers to translate marketing ideas and business requirements into web solutions
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimise performance and accessibility of web application

What you'll need

• An understanding of good web design practices and web development best practices
• An understanding of UX principles
• Experience with responsive web design
• The ability to work under pressure on multiple projects
• The willingness and drive to grow with a dynamic team of skilled software developers
• The willingness to expand knowledge and skillset as the need arises

Essential technologies:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• NodeJS
• A JavaScript framework or library (Angular 2+, React, Vue, Knockout JS, etc.)
• Git (or an equivalent source control platform such as SVN or Mercurial)

Advantageous experience:

• Angular 6+
• TypeScript
• SASS (or LESS)
• Exposure to content management systems (WordPress, Drupal, Kentico, Umbraco, etc.)
• Agile development
• CSS frameworks and component libraries (Bootstrap, Bulma, Foundation, etc.)

Extra Merit:

• Exposure to ASP.NET MVC or any MVC architecture
• Personal website/portfolio or GitHub profile