Senior Web Developer

Our client a South African healthtech company specializing in digital hearing care solutions on the hunt for a Senior Web Developer who lives and breathes front-end excellence. Youll architect responsive user-focused web applications using React Angular and Tailwind translating UX designs into elegant scalable code. From internal tools to public platforms youll lead development with precisionbuilding reusable components implementing automated tests and collaborating across teams to deliver seamless digital experiences. If youre fluent in both React and Angular and thrive on clean architecture performance and pixel-perfect detail this is your playground.

Responsibilities:

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.

Role 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):

• 5 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):

• Angular
• HTML
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• RESTful APIs
• 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
• CMSs (Content Management Systems) e.g. Strapi CMS

Skills and Knowledge(desirable):

• Tailwind CSS
• SCSS
• State management libraries