Job description
This is an intermediate level Full Stack Developer role within a talented team providing the best-in-class, custom cinema websites worldwide.
Using your extensive experience with .Net, React.js, TypeScript, CSS/SCSS, REST APIs, you will own features and projects, collaborating with wider stakeholders such as Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Engineering Managers, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Experienced with modern Agile software development, you will advocate team quality and productivity through peer programming, code reviews, and of course your own development, producing a code base that is high quality, maintainable and always maturing.
Key Responsibilities
Develop server-side applications, user interfaces and user experiences working with C#, .Net, React, JavaScript, HTML, TypeScript, SCSS/CSS
Deliver new, and maintain existing features within Umbraco backed CMS
Develop and integrate RESTAPIs
Implement responsive web design to ensure optimal user experience across various devices and screen sizes
Ensure cross-browser compatibility and address performance issues
Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms to secure web applications
Optimize server-side performance and troubleshoot issues
Use version control systems like Git to manage and track changes in code
Collaborate with team members on code repositories, resolving conflicts and ensuring code quality
Deploy web applications to hosting platforms or servers
Configure and maintain web servers, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated testing and deployment
Write and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality
Debug and troubleshoot issues across the entire application stack
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers
Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns
Join the on-call support roster during holiday periods
Extensive full stack web development experience in a commercial / ecommerce organisation
Advanced level React (Hooks, Context, APIs etc…)
Strong C#, .Net experience (web APIs, MVC)
Strong TypeScript, JavaScript experience
Experience with CSS/SCSS, Tailwind or similar frameworks
Extensive web development experience including SPA, SEO, cross-browser, REST APIs design / integration, SASS / LESS
Solid experience with Git (GitHub/GitLab workflows, CI/CD pipelines, Agile SDLC
Previous exposure to Umbraco CMS would be beneficial
Previous experience with Docker would be beneficial
This is a hybrid role with a home and office-based split, requiring regular weekly (2 days per week) attendance in the Cape Town office.
We are only considering applicants with an existing right to work in South Africa, without the need for employer sponsorship.
About Vista
Vista Group is the global leader in providing technology solutions to the international film industry. With brands including Vista, Veezi, Movio, Numero, Maccs, Flicks and Powster, our expertise covers cinema management software; loyalty, moviegoer engagement and marketing; film distribution software; box office reporting; creative studio solutions; and movie, cinema and streaming content discovery.
With more than 700 crew based across six main offices, in New Zealand (Auckland headquarters), the USA, the UK, South Africa, the Netherlands, and Mexico, our people are our most important asset. Across the group brands our teams provide market-leading services to clients in more than 100 countries.
We are proud of our diversity and have placed a high priority on being an inclusive workplace that is reflective of our clients and communities. It is important to us to foster an environment that empowers people to realise their full potential. We aim to do ‘good things with good people’ and we’re proud to say that more than two decades on that’s exactly what we do every single day.
Shared Standards
Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.
One Crew
- We’re a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we’re at our best when we connect, help and collaborate
Shine a Light
- We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don’t understand. We don’t leave people in the dark
Make it Happen
- We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery
Chase Great
- We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving
You will be supported to continually learn and improve your skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.
We have a range of benefits that include:
- Rest & Relax Fridays - Finish at lunch time on Friday but get paid for the full day
- Annual volunteer day
- Employee Rewards and Benefits with Perkbox
- Medical Insurance / Medical Aid
- Employee Assistance Programme Service
- Paid Sick leave
- 5 days bereavement leave per year
- On-Site Breakfast Bar
If this sounds like you, get in touch to find out more
We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.
