Volt Africa

Senior Web Developer

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Senior Web Developer

Job Category: Senior Web Developer
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
 
Volt Africa has an exciting and challenging position for a dynamic Senior Web Developer will be responsible for developing websites in an agile environment for major digital brands in the media industry.
  • 4-8 years hands on development experience
  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • JSON
  • MySQL (PHPMyAdmin)
  • WordPress
  • API integration
  • Post requests (PHP, HTTP, Ajax)
  • Shopify
  • CMS Platforms
  • Postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Digital Design (Web Development) or equivalent preferred.
  • Internet and digital media literacy are required to be at a very high level, this is not a junior, trainee nor an internship position, and as such, two to four years of experience in this field is required.
  • Must have a solid track record and working examples of similar long-term projects and integrations
  • Empathy for customer service and a deadline-driven personality are a must
  • Ability to work as part of a larger team consisting of production, branding and development specialists will be required, and as such, a general understanding of the industry will be questioned and tested.
  • JavaScript Frameworks (Angular, ReactJS)
  • Familiarity with CSS pre-processors like Sass and LESS
  • Good understanding of GIT or other version control software Web builds on CMS Platforms
  • Agile & Test Driven Development experience
  • Familiarity with good SEO practises
  • Progressive Web App concepts
  • A relevant portfolio of work
  • Testing and debugging
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to pick up new technologies easily
  • Attention to detail
  • Delivery focused
  • Able to work in projects (multi-task) environment
  • Flexible – responsive to change
  • Ability to interact with clients at a systems analysis level preferable
  • Leadership skills to manage and mentor mid and junior developers

Volt Africa is committed to its Employment Equity and Affirmative Action strategy.

All interested and suitably qualified applicants should submit a written application and detailed CV no later than 31 May 2021.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.