ENVIRONMENT:

A Health Tech Solutions company in Pretoria is seeking a Front End software Developer skilled in various web development languages to create responsive and adaptive user interfaces for both internal and public-facing web applications. Afrikaans fluency is essential!  The company’s websites and client-side apps are developed using React, Next.js, Tailwind, HTML5, JavaScript/TypeScript, and CSS. A certificate in Web Development or Graphic Design is essential, while a diploma in these fields is considered desirable.

DUTIES:

Analysis and Planning 15%

• Collaborate in the application lifecycle (planning, design, development, deployment, maintenance) collaborating with stakeholders for requirements.
• Continuously research and evaluate new technologies to optimize development efficiency.
• Plan and design well-structured, reusable application architecture.
• Implement and develop according to best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable systems.
• Participate in project planning by providing estimates, contributing to requirement documentation, and assisting with work breakdown structures.
• Participate in user story creation, estimation, and work plan development, ensuring clear communication of requirements.
• Effectively prioritise, and manage dependencies to ensure timely completion, and switch contexts effectively when the need arises.
• Collaborate effectively with development teams to solve problems, make recommendations, and discuss best practices.
• Proactively identify and mitigate code related risks, adapting as needed.
• Track tasks and progress within JIRA.

Development and Testing 55%

• Develop software adhering to project plans, deadlines, and coding standards.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, maintainable systems using efficient and reusable code according to best practices.
• Use version control effectively and according to best practices, as well as backing up other work according to company standards.
• Prepare and maintain testing environments, including examples and instructions.
• Conduct initial testing and assist in developing testing plans.
• Implement and maintain automated tests and component libraries according to team practices.
• Analyse systems to identify root causes of issues within a system, develop workarounds, and implement permanent fixes.
• Deliver thoroughly tested and performance benchmarked work that meets functional requirements before deployment.
• Deploy changes to the production environment following established procedures.
• Implement and maintain DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code as applicable to the team.
• Maintain up to date and accurate code and system level documentation.

Reporting and Communication 10%

• Provide clear, timely, and efficient updates on project status, progress, risks, and potential problems to the team lead.
• Prepare reports, manuals, and other documentation related to software status, operation, and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate system and product change logs, release notes and notifications to other teams, according to company standards and team practices.
• Offer insights and feedback on queries regarding relevant projects.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, by being available on appropriate communication channels with timeous, well-articulated responses.

Contribution to the Team 15%

• Take ownership of projects.
• Actively participate in peer code reviews, discuss best practices, and contribute innovative ideas to projects.
• Collaborate with the team to solve problems and ensure successful project delivery - on time and as speced.
• Contribute to the development of fellow team members through knowledge sharing and promoting best practices.

Quality Management and Compliance 5%

• Deliver high-quality products that meet specifications, user requirements, best practices, deadlines, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, CE, ISO).
• Apply knowledge of the Quality Management System guidelines and its relevant processes to ensure quality and SOC2 compliance in medical device and other software.
• Ensure all testing adheres to defined specifications.
• Contribute to safeguarding information and data in accordance with company policies.
• Keep all supporting documents up to date.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education (essential):
Certificate in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design

Minimum education (desirable):
Diploma in relevant Web Development or Graphic Design

Minimum applicable experience (years):
3+ years working experience

Required nature of experience:

• Experience with translating UI & UX designs into HTML, CSS and Javascript websites using React, with a focus on user experience and usability.
• Use sound development practices to build a solid product while iterating quickly.

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• React.js
• HTML
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• RESTful  API’s
• CSS
• Git
• Have an excellent sense of design and attention to detail
• Automated testing (Unit, Integration, End to end) e.g. Cypress, Jest)
• Code architecture and best practices
• CMS's (Content Management Systems) e.g. Strapi CMS

Skills and Knowledge (desirable):

• Next.js
• Tailwind CSS
• SCSS
• State management libraries

ATTRIBUTES:

Essential Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Exploring Possibilities
• Showing Composure
• Embracing Change
• Inviting Feedback
• Meeting Timescales
• Managing Tasks
• Taking Action

Important Competencies:

• Examining Information
• Developing Expertise
• Providing Insights
• Generating Ideas
• Convincing People
• Making Decisions
• Thinking Positively
• Team Working
• Checking Things
• Producing Output
• Upholding Standards
• Following Procedures

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

COMMENTS:

When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Apply here https://www.datafin.com/job/web-developer/

OR e-mail a Word copy of your CV to nix@datafin.com and mention the reference number of the job.