Front End Web Developer - iStore
- Sandton, Gauteng
- Core Group
Job Description
We're looking for a talented and solution-oriented front-end web developer to join our eCommerce team and help drive business growth for our well-established brand.
As a front-end web developer, you will have a passion for creating an optimized user experience and play an important role in our online store.
- BTech or similar qualification
- 3 to 5 years of experience as a web developer, with a focus on UI/UX development
- Proficiency in coding using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (Vue, React, Angular a plus), jQuery & Ajax
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop or Affinity design and Figma or similar UI design tools
- Strong understanding of responsive design principles
- Knowledge of Magento CMS management and back-end exposure (beneficial)
- Ability to code SalesForce and HTML e-mailers (beneficial)
- Experience in testing, debugging, and analyzing client-side performance for a better user experience Knowledge of organic and paid SEO
About the role and what you will get involved in:
- Write, maintain, and improve code for the online store
- Follow technical requirements on daily tasks and larger projects
- Utilize customer experience to ensure site enhancements meet usability guidelines and user-centric best practices
- Turn UI/UX designs into prototypes, creating excellent interactions and maintaining code quality
- Integrate visual elements and enhance creative concepts, architecture, UI, and navigation design for web sites, online advertising, and mobile
- Design and develop micro-sites, banners, rich emails, and other electronic media as needed
- Contribute creative ideas for strategic marketing initiatives for digital products
- Keep up-to-date with new digital trends and seek out new ideas and methods
- Conduct A/B tests and personalization using optimization and page builder tools
- Collaborate with other departments
Success Factors:
- Self-motivated with a passion for design
- Creative, innovative, and knowledgeable about digital design
- Ability to work well under pressure and maintain high attention to detail
- Good listener and team player with excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Adaptable to change and open to constructive feedback
We're looking for someone who can work in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of their projects, and be highly deadline-driven. If you're a self-starter with a passion for digital design, this could be the role for you!