Web Developer at Canonical Nigeria Full Time

Job Title: Web Developer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Our mission is great open source

• It is our mission to make open source software available to people everywhere.
• We create world-renowned software, impacting the lives of millions of people every day.
• The web team works in a multi-disciplinary environment with visual designers, UX designers and other developers to bring exciting new web projects to life.
• We help and learn from each other and constantly strive to improve both our work and our processes.

In this team

• 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 and experience

• University Degree or equivalent education
• 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).

Who you are:

• We want a Web Developer who loves what they do.
• You are passionate about web standards and keep abreast of new developments in our industry. You always look for opportunities to improve your skills.
• You like to show off what you’re working on and also learn from others.
• You have strong attention to detail and value the design of a product as much as you value the code.
• You have strong communication skills and maybe even blog once in a while.
• You’re aware of the latest CSS techniques but also know the limitations that developing for a broad audience can bring – actually, you embrace the challenge.

Useful experience if you have it:

• 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.

What we offer

• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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.