Front End Developer - UI, React, Javascript, .NET (12 month FTC)

Company DescriptionWelcome to This Australian Life.From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we're all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence and retaining great talent.We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what's right, aim high, and work smart. Why not see where we can go?Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Front End developer to join our Sydney team on a 12 month FTC.Please note: Only Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents can be considered at this timeAs a Front End developer, you will deliver solid solutions to complex problems and can lead a team to provide consistent, high-quality code. Your attention to your stakeholders' business needs influences functional design, prototyping, process design (including scenario design), testing, as well as training and supporting implementation teams. You are the conduit between business, technology and creative and are able to work with a medium to large team to deliver successful projects.
You will:

• Develop high quality solutions, both big and small
• Architect the front-end solution for a variety of projects including CMS implementations, HTML template development and tools.
• Be adept and can quickly move from fuzzy problems to working solution prototypes.
• Be across the current and future state of digital technologies.

YOUR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Analyse specified requirements and design appropriate software to implement functional and non-functional requirements
• Deliver robust and reliable software with a keen attention to detail to ensure the product is easy to maintain and has appropriate unit test coverage
• Assist the Product Owner and Development Manager as required in ensuring all work is delivered in an appropriate and effective manner
• Ensure all work completed conforms to established programming standards utilising common design patterns where appropriate
• Provide guidance of colleagues and other developers to ensure delivery aligns to specified functional and non-functional requirements

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of reactive programming (RxJS)
• Skilled with frontend application state management using Redux
• Advanced knowledge in HTML and CSS/SASS
• Advanced knowledge in JavaScript (ES5, ES6+ and jQuery)
• Working knowledge of Typescript
• Experience with AngularJS (1.6+) and component-based architecture
• Strong unit testing skills
• Proven ability to replicate visual design concepts into working HTML prototypes and templates
• Knowledge of Responsive Design and its implementation across browsers and devices
• Cross-browser compatibility experience for all major browsers (IE8+, Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
• Experience with frontend project environment setup and configuration (Webpack/Rollup, Gulp/Grunt)
• Experience with version control systems e.g. GIT
• Experience working with Cloud platforms particularly Azure
• Good understanding of User Experience focused on web standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of the development process, project management principles, client relationship

management

• Willingness to learn new things and teach others what you know
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, or with a team
• Team player with excellent collaboration skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Financial Services background
• Life insurance experience well regarded
• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
• Minimum four years of relevant consulting, digital agency or industry experience with hands on development

experience with a minimum two years of direct experience as a Senior or Lead Front-End DeveloperAdditional InformationAt TAL we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. Even if you don't check every box in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply today or get in touch with usTo provide you with the best experience, we can accommodate you at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team at any time.TAL is recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice. We are proud to be a member of Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Network on Disability. For information on our reconciliation journey, take a look at ourWe acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone's responsibility.If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.