Front End Software Developer

SUMMARY:
Front End Software Developer

POSITION INFO:

As a FE developer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our FE Tech ecosystem, optimising productivity, and driving excellence in product design, development, and deployment. Accountable directly to the Lead Developer and collaborating with cross-functional teams, you''ll lead a team of developers, ensuring they align with OCL''s aspirational culture and work ethos. The work is challenging, fast-paced and always changing. You are an empathetic and creative leader with strong analytical skills, a commitment to quality, a collaborative work ethic and strong coding skills. Further, with data-driven decision-making being a core tenet of our approach to impact, this role requires a strong adherence to and an enthusiasm for careful, rigorous, responsible, and empathetic use of development, both personal and institutional;
seeking to build for safety, inclusivity, and equity.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance front-end applications using JavaScript (intermediate level required).
• Implement dynamic and reusable UI components using React.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front-end components with Python-based frameworks.
• Translate UX designs into responsive, interactive, and high-quality user interfaces using tools like Figma.
• Ensure optimal performance, compatibility, and accessibility across multiple devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product owners, and developers to understand project requirements and deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize front-end performance issues.
• Implement SEO best practices to improve search engine visibility and ranking of web applications.
• Deploy and manage Front End applications on platforms like AWS, Netlify, and Heroku or similar cloud systems.
• Grow professionally and develop personal competence in a rapidly scaling organisation.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Computer Science or relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Certifications in design methodology, project management or UX would be advantageous.
• Skills and Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in JavaScript: Solid understanding of core JavaScript concepts and ES6+ features.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Knowledge of CSS preprocessors like SASS or LESS.
• Experience with front-end build tools such as Webpack, Vite, or Gulp.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and AJAX for data handling.
• Experience in implementing responsive designs and translating UX designs from Figma to UI components.
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility, accessibility (WCAG standards), and responsive web design principles.
• Basic knowledge of SEO principles (e.g., optimising page speed, meta tags, alt attributes, and schema).
• Familiarity with deploying front-end applications on AWS or Netlify, or Heroku.
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility, accessibility (WCAG standards), and responsive web design principles.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for deployment on cloud platforms.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Competencies in problem-solving, decision-making, organisational skills, and the ability to lead remote teams.
• Knowledge of and experience working with Notion, Slack, Microsoft, Google Suite, Toggl etc. would be an advantage.

Experience:

• Proven experience in a technical development environment, ideally within Civic Tech, with a track record of successful product deployments.
• Experience with city systems is highly beneficial.Experience working with data automation and integration is required.
• Proven experience leading software development teams and building out complex software solutions

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