Web Frontend Engineer - JS, CSS, React, Flutter

Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, publishing Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud.

Cape Town, South Africa

Frontend

Remote

Enterprise SaaS

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Description For Web Frontend Engineer - JS, CSS, React, Flutter

Canonical is seeking a Web Frontend Engineer proficient in JS, CSS, React, and Flutter. This role spans all seniority levels and involves working on web-centric technologies across various teams. Key responsibilities include:

Developing open-source React toolkits and presentation layers
Focusing on accessibility and performance in product design
Collaborating with a globally distributed team
Contributing to technical documentation
Debugging issues and producing high-quality code
Engaging with the broader open-source community

The ideal candidate should have:

Exceptional academic background in Computer Science or STEM
Strong knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS)
Fluency in TypeScript, React, or Flutter
Experience with Linux (preferably Debian or Ubuntu)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work remotely and travel twice a year for company events

Canonical offers:

Distributed work environment with bi-annual team sprints
Personal learning and development budget
Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus
Various benefits including holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, and travel opportunities

Join Canonical to be at the forefront of open-source technology, challenging yourself to think differently and contribute to groundbreaking projects in a diverse, globally distributed team.

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Web Frontend Engineer - JS, CSS, React, Flutter

Write high-quality, well-designed software
Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
Display technical leadership internally and within external communities
Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
Contribute to technical documentation
Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
Work from home with global travel twice annually for company events

Requirements For Web Frontend Engineer - JS, CSS, React, Flutter

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Linux

Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or compelling alternative path
Drive and track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule
Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
Knowledge of web (HTML, CSS and JS) tech
Fluency in TypeScript, React or Flutter
An eye for accessibility and performance
Professional written and spoken English
Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Benefits For Web Frontend Engineer - JS, CSS, React, Flutter

Education Budget

Parental Leave

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
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long-haul company events