About the Job:
Our mission is great open source. It is our goal to make open source software accessible to people everywhere, creating world-renowned software that impacts the lives of millions daily. The web team operates in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside visual designers, UX designers, and other developers to bring exciting new web projects to life. We emphasize teamwork, learning from each other, and continuously striving to improve our work and processes.
Location: Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote
Language Requirements: Not specified
Required Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrable experience in modern web applications
- Strong understanding of HTML, CSS (with SCSS), and JavaScript
- Experience with JavaScript component libraries
- Proficiency in TypeScript
- Experience creating responsive user interfaces for various devices and browsers
- Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
- Awareness of SEO best practices
- Consideration of accessibility in all aspects of work
- Strong understanding of web performance in complex user interfaces
- Ability to collaborate with UX designers and server-side developers
- Curiosity about technology and commitment to learning
- Based in EMEA timezones (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa)
- University degree or equivalent education
Useful Experience (if you have it):
- Familiarity with Linux desktop technologies
- Experience with server-side languages, such as Python or NodeJS
- Experience working on large-scale React (with TypeScript) projects
- A history of open source contributions
Who You Are:
We are looking for a Web Developer who is passionate about their work. You stay updated on web standards and seek opportunities to enhance your skills. You enjoy showcasing your projects and learning from peers while having strong attention to detail, valuing product design alongside code quality. You possess strong communication skills and demonstrate awareness of the latest CSS techniques, while embracing the challenges of developing for a diverse audience.
In This Team, You Will:
- Create high-fidelity websites and web apps using the latest HTML, CSS (SCSS), and JavaScript (React and TypeScript) technologies
- Maintain existing projects, including content updates and page additions
- Manage requests for updates and collaborate with or delegate tasks to others as necessary
- Ensure the quality and consistency of output across the product portfolio
- Publish new pages according to specifications and in compliance with the web style guide
- Participate in and contribute to our living style guide, Vanilla Framework
- Work closely with UX and visual designers to implement exemplary user experiences.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to shape a company and products with a significant influence in the open-source community
- An inclusive work environment with a diverse team of friendly professionals
- Learning and development opportunities
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual leave
- Priority Pass for travel
We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and value diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds to create a better work environment and better products. All identities are given fair consideration in the hiring process.
