Front-end Developer

Description

We are on the hunt for a Front-end Web Developer to join our growing team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years development experience across a range of different projects.

Our development stack comprises of the following:
MAMP/VM, Wordpress, Laravel, SASS CSS, Javascript/jQuery, Angular.

ABOUT YOU

Write standards compliant HTML and CSS

Understanding of front-end frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation etc.)

Be able to code in javascript with and without jQuery

Strong understanding of cross-browser and mobile compatibility issues

Ability to produce functional code from a PSD

Strong understanding of responsive design

Strong understanding of web standards

WordPress & WooCommerce experience

Experience using Git with multiple developers and branches

Bonus points for

Experience with a Javascript framework. (Angular, React, Backbone etc.)

Experience using SASS/LESS

Experience with task runners. (Gulp, Grunt)

PHP development experience

FIFA 16 skills on Xbox One

Personal skills and attributes

A creative thinker and problem solver

A hunger to constantly learn and challenge what you thought you knew

Time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail driven – attention to detail down to the last 1 and 0.

Someone who gives a shit about their craft as a front-end developer and the work they produce.

Lots of personality.

Not someone who hides behind their screen.

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER
Firing Squad is a digital commerce company that specialises in the commercial web. We’ve worked with some of South Africa’s largest companies consisting of PwC, DHL, Red Bull, Discovery Health and Dimension Data to name a few.

TO APPLY
Tick all the boxes and reckon you’ve got what it takes? Then we’d love to hear from you.Please send your portfolio and cover letter (why you’re awesome).