Software Developer (Next.js and React) (JHB) (Remote)

SUMMARY:
Software Developer (Next.js and React) (JHB) (Remote)

POSITION INFO:

ENVIRONMENT:

An innovative software company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions is seeking a remote mid-level full-stack Next.js and React developer to join their vibrant development team. The successful candidate will collaborate within a cross-functional team, contributing to all phases of the software development life cycle. This role requires proficiency in both front-end and back-end development, expertise in Next.js and React frameworks, and experience with third-party libraries. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for deploying applications to cloud-based infrastructure.

DUTIES:

• Write high-quality reusable code to develop the dynamic user interface for various platforms
• Collaborate with project managers, other developers, and business partners for work planning, sharing new ideas, code demonstrations, troubleshooting, and
• bug fixing
• Optimize front-end elements to maximize performance across different devices and browsers
• Assist team members in architectural compliance, functional accuracy validation, and adherence to appropriate industry standards
• Keep a record of the status and progress of assigned tasks to project teams and managers
• Conceptualize, design, and build web applications by turning mock-ups into effective code
• Work through the complete software development lifecycle, from scratch to launch
• Maintain and administer various products on GCP
• Deploy services to Kubernetes and Google Cloud Run both manually and automatically (CI/CD)
• Manage various deployment environments, e.g. production, staging, development
• Integrate services with third-party systems, e.g. slack, sentry
• Link cloud services via DNS (Cloudflare)
• Code for various platforms to ensure functionality across multiple channels
• Develop and design RESTful services and APIs
• Manage database administration and hosting responsibilities
• Troubleshoot issues and solve problems where needed
• Maintain existing POC applications and occasionally make design changes or add new functionality       

REQUIREMENTS:

Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or any alternative computer programming training
• At least 5 years’ experience working in front-end and back-end development
• Experience in developing web-based UI using NextJS JavaScript, React.js, and/or Typescript within in the last year
• Proficiency in popular React tools and libraries
• Familiarity with debugging problems using appropriate tools
• Knowledge of object-oriented principles, design patterns, and software designing and architecture best practices
• Both verbal and written communication skills with distinct technical concepts
• Efficiency in handling technical issues expertly, producing new design ideas and substitutions where required
• Appreciate and add to a collaborative team effort
• Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Familiarity with newer specifications of ECMAScript
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms
• Familiarity with MongoDB
• Experience working on Linux based infrastructure
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Sound knowledge of critical concepts in DevOps and Agile principles

Technology Requirements

• NextJS and React.js
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Typescript
• TailwindCSS
• MongoDB
• Docker/Kubernetes
• Scripting language (Python/JavaScript)
• Google Cloud Platform (or AWS or Azure)
• Git

Bonus Skills/Knowledge

• Scala
• Svelte/Sapper/Sveltekit
• EmberJS
• Bootstrap
• MongoDB shell and UI tools (e.g. Compass)
• Postman
• Testing libraries
• Virtual environments
• Reading documentation
• Markdown
• Browser developer tools
• Responsive web design
• Email templates (mjml)
• Internationalization
• Add professional certifications
• Extra cloud providers

ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to stay up to date with frequently changing requirements of any project
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Fascinated by learning new tools, languages, philosophies, and workflows
• Willingness to troubleshoot problems and resolve issues
• Occasionally talk to customers and technical resources
• Basic technical presentations