Web Developer
Job Description
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking a Web Developer to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on modern web applications using cutting-edge technologies like HTML, CSS (SCSS), JavaScript, and TypeScript. The ideal candidate will have experience with responsive user interfaces, Git, and a strong understanding of web performance.
As a Web Developer at Canonical, you'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team working on exciting new web projects. Your responsibilities will include creating high-fidelity websites and web apps, maintaining existing projects, and ensuring consistent high standards across the product portfolio. You'll also contribute to the company's living style guide, Vanilla Framework, and work closely with UX and visual designers to implement exemplary user experiences.
Canonical offers a remote-friendly work environment, with a focus on Europe-based time zones. The company values curiosity, continuous learning, and a passion for open source software. Benefits include opportunities for professional growth, annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, and travel perks.
If you're passionate about web standards, have strong attention to detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role at Canonical could be an excellent fit for you. Join a team that's making a significant impact in the open source community and help shape the future of web development at a global scale.
Responsibilities For Web Developer
- 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
Requirements For Web Developer
- 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
Benefits For Web Developer
- 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
- Learning and development
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual leave
- Priority Pass for travel
