Web Developer

Summary

Join our mission to make open source software accessible globally! As a Web Developer, you'll be part of a collaborative team creating high-fidelity websites and web apps using cutting-edge technologies like HTML, CSS (SCSS), and JavaScript (React and TypeScript). You will maintain existing projects, manage update requests, and ensure consistent high-quality output across our product portfolio. We value your passion for web standards, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. This role is based in EMEA time zones and offers a remote work opportunity.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications
• A strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript
• Experience with Javascript components libraries
• Experience with TypeScript
• Experience with responsive user interfaces for a wide range of devices and browsers
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Awareness of SEO best practice
• Consideration of accessibility in all aspects of your work
• A strong understanding of web performance in complex user interfaces
• Ability to interact with UX, designers and server-side developers
• Curiosity about technology and a thirst to learn
• Based in EMEA timezones (Europe, the Middle East and Africa)
• University degree or equivalent education

Responsibilities

• Create high fidelity websites and web apps using the latest incarnations of HTML, CSS (SCSS) and Javascript (React and TypeScript)
• Help maintain existing projects including updating content and adding new pages
• Manage incoming requests for updates and liaise with or delegate to other people as necessary
• Ensure the standard of our output remains high and consistent across our whole product portfolio
• Ensure new pages are published according to specification and in compliance with our web style guide
• Participate in and contribute to our living style guide, Vanilla Framework
• Work closely with UX designers and visual designers to implement exemplary user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Linux desktop technologies
• Server-side languages, such as Python or NodeJS
• Experience working on a large scale React (with TypeScript) project
• A history of open source contributions
• Relevant work experience

Benefits

• An opportunity to help shape a company and products with a strong influence in the open source community
• An inclusive work environment within a team of friendly people with a broad range of skill sets, from UX designers to copywriters
• Learning and development
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave
• Priority Pass for travel