Position Overview
A Web Developer role focused on building high quality, responsive web applications for Canonical's wide range of products.
Responsibilities
* You'll create high fidelity websites and web apps using the latest incarnations of HTML, CSS (SCSS) and JavaScript (React and TypeScript)
* You'll help maintain existing projects including updating content and adding new pages
* You'll manage incoming requests for updates and liaise with or delegate to other people as necessary
* You'll ensure the standard of our output remains high and consistent across our whole product portfolio
* You'll ensure new pages are published according to specification and in compliance with our web style guide
* You'll participate in and contribute to our living style guide, Vanilla Framework
* Work closely with UX designers and visual designers to implement exemplary user experiences
Required Skills & Experience
* Demonstrable experience of work on modern web applications
* A strong understanding of HTML, CSS with SCSS and JavaScript
* Experience with JavaScript component 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
Useful Experience (Optional)
* Familiarity with Linux desktop technologies
* Server‐side languages, such as Python or Node.js
* Experience working on a large‐scale React (with TypeScript) project
* A history of open source contributions
* Relevant work experience
About You
You are a passionate Web Developer who values web standards, continuously learns, has strong attention to detail, and communicates effectively. You enjoy sharing your work, blogging occasionally, and thrive on improving both code and design.
Benefits
* Distributed work environment with twice‐yearly team sprints in person
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
* Annual compensation review
* Recognition rewards
* Annual holiday leave
* Maternity and paternity leave
* Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
* Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‐haul company events
Equal Opportunity Statement
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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