About the role

About the Company:

🎵 We’re Electric Kiwiiiiiiiiiii! 🎵 (and Kiwi Mobile too!)
Electric Kiwi, part of The Energy Collective, is on a mission to disrupt the way people interact with utilities. They don’t do boring or old-school. They’re all about smarter, faster, better solutions that work for people and the planet. With amazing tech at their core, they’re flipping the switch on what utilities services can be.  

Why Join Electric Kiwi?
At Electric Kiwi, the Front-End Developer isn’t just about writing code. It’s about joining a team that’s making it better for customers, employees, communities, and the planet.  You’ll be part of a transformative movement in the utility sector, in a team dedicated to innovation, diversity, and engagement, offering exciting opportunities to grow and make a real impact. You’ll collaborate with a talented crew who aren’t afraid to challenge ideas, try new things, and have fun while they’re at it. This is your chance to Make it Better, learn and grow, and enjoy the ride. 

Role Purpose:
As a Front-End Developer, you'll design, develop, and optimise user-facing interfaces that deliver seamless, engaging, and accessible experiences. Collaborating with teams inside and outside the business, you’ll ensure alignment with design, functionality, and technical requirements, while championing best practices in front-end development to evolve digital products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain responsive and intuitive user interfaces using Angular, React, and Stencil web component frameworks.
• Optimise front-end applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with designers and back-end developers to ensure consistent and high-quality deliverables.
• Integrate APIs to deliver dynamic content and features.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and tools in front-end development.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions to uphold high development standards.
• Debug and resolve bugs, performance, or cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Contribute to the DevSecOps Infinity by aligning with business needs, writing maintainable code, automating testing and CI/CD, and driving continuous improvement.

What You’ll Contribute:

• Deliver high-quality front-end solutions aligned with business strategic goals.
• Ensure all deliveries meet Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and DevSecOps practices.
• Maintain a consistent design language and user experience across all digital products.
• Enhance front-end application performance through optimisation strategies.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that values diverse skills and cultural perspectives.

Skills & Experience:

• A strong motivation to make a meaningful difference.
• 3-5 years of relevant software development experience.
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related fields are preferred.
• Proficiency in PHP, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks such as Angular, ReactJS, and StencilJS.
• Experience developing solutions on AWS, including responsive UI, API integration, and scaling front-end applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical solutions effectively.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in developing hybrid mobile apps using Capacitor or Ionic.
• Understanding of scalable and maintainable front-end solutions.
• Experience with LLM models and Gen AI, such as ChatGPT.
• Familiarity with CI/CD platforms like GitLab and AWS services for application development.
• Experience with modern IDEs like Cursor, Cody, Copilot with VS Code, or CodeWhisperer.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like you, let’s talk! Send us your CV and a cover letter letting us know why you’d be a great fit! We’re keen to see how your skills and ideas can help power Electric Kiwi’s next big step forward. 

Bonus points if you can sing the Electric Kiwi or Kiwi Mobile song! Extra extra points if you can sing them both!