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Senior Frontend Web Developer (Website/CMS/React) - 12 Mth Fixed Term Co

Squiz is looking to add a Senior Frontend Web Developer to it's professional services team, someone who is looking for arole where you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects within various sectors. You will focus on assuring our clients get the best result possible (technical and best practice).

Ideally can start early new year.

Who you are:

For this role, we ask that you can demonstrate:

Strength in frontend web development technologies - Javascript (vanilla Js and various frameworks React (Must have)), Html, CSS etc
Experience with website, portals, intranets and CMS
Desire to continue coding and being very hands-on
Confidence and articulate communication skills
Experience in a client-facing role, and skilled at managing stakeholders
Experience in planning, designing and building, high-quality, robust websites or applications.
Experience at providing technical leadership
Analytical capabilities to consider multiple solutions, and assess strengths and weaknesses of each
Experience in gathering and writing technical specifications

Nice to have:

Experience working in a client facing role - Consulting or Digital Agency

What you would do:

Overall technical delivery of projects (budget, timeline, quality, scope)
Ensure buy-in from development teams and stakeholders to proposed solutions
Ensure best development practise is followed
Provide accurate estimates on tickets
Mentor and provide direction to peer developers
Strong, respected partnership with the Agile Project Manager
Technical delivery of the project/work to the client’s satisfaction
Constant evaluation and validation of technical assumptions
Feedback to Development Manager on areas of training / professional development for developers

*Note - This is not a daily rate contract

Why work for Squiz?

You’ll work with some of the most intelligent and down to earth people you’ve ever meet. We are made up of a diverse range of passionate professionals who love challenging the status quo. Every day is different, but what is constant is we all love what we do.

We have a lived commitment to flexibility, we know the success of our people is dependent on them having a balanced life. You will be offered flexibility as to where and how you work every day. We want you to be able to work in a way that drives productivity, efficiency and outcomes; along with connection and collaboration.

Who we are:

Squiz helps complex, service-led organisations harness the power of digital, improving the services they offer online.

Founded in 1998, Squiz grew during the rise of the internet. Since then, we have evolved from a simple web content management system into a full digital experience platform (DXP), helping customers make the shift from being content managers to experience creators.

The Squiz DXP brings together content, search, data and applications in one place. To get the most out of the platform, customers can collaborate with our digital experts to design solutions and adapt as demands change.

We are headquartered in Australia, with teams and customers across the globe, and offices in New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom and Poland.

We celebrate diversity and unite on the elements of our company DNA, starting every customer conversation with “why?” to really understand their needs, working hard to find a way to overcome every challenge, and fighting for better outcomes with the work we do. We also check our egos at door, we don’t take ourselves too seriously and we have fun along the way.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Global Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

Recruitment Agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Squiz is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

What You Should Know About Senior Frontend Web Developer (Website/CMS/React) - 12 Mth Fixed Term Co, Squiz

Squiz is on the lookout for a talented Senior Frontend Web Developer to join our impressive professional services team. If you're eager to dive into a variety of projects across different sectors, this is the ideal role for you. At Squiz, we prioritize delivering the best outcomes for our clients through a mix of technical prowess and best practices. In this role, you will need to showcase your strength in frontend web development technologies including JavaScript (especially React!), HTML, and CSS, as you'll be deeply involved in creating captivating websites and applications. You will also harness your experience with CMS, portals, and intranets to elevate our client offerings. With your exceptional communication skills and client-facing experience, you will manage stakeholders effectively while ensuring technical excellence in all projects. A keen analytical mindset is vital, as you'll evaluate various solutions to determine the best paths ahead. You’re not just a coder; you are a leader who will mentor peers and engage closely with our Agile Project Manager, always striving for client satisfaction. If you're passionate about tech, love a diverse team, and appreciate flexibility in your work life, Squiz is the perfect fit for you. Join us and contribute to our journey of helping organizations leverage the power of digital, one project at a time!

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What are the responsibilities of a Senior Frontend Web Developer at Squiz?

As a Senior Frontend Web Developer at Squiz, your responsibilities include overseeing the technical delivery of projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines, and delivering high-quality results that satisfy client needs. You'll also provide estimates on project tickets, mentor fellow developers, and maintain strong partnerships with project managers to drive successful project outcomes.