Frontend Developer

Frontend Developer

Position: Frontend Developer 

Duty location: Remote, with the possibility to work from Prague office 

Starting date: ASAP 

Contract length: one year with the possibility of extension 

Line Manager: Tech Lead 

FTE: 0.5 (part-time) 

 About People in Need: 

People in Need is one of the largest non-profit organizations in Central and Eastern Europe active in humanitarian and development aid, human rights and social inclusion. In 2022, more than 2000 employees worked in our Humanitarian and Development Aid Section in 25 countries (Asia, Africa, Middle East and Eastern Europe). 

General Post Description: 

PIN is looking for a remote skilled Frontend Developer to develop and maintain responsive web applications using JavaScript for the humanitarian and climate resilience sector. You will collaborate with back-end developers and designers to implement user-facing features and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. Your role includes ensuring high-quality graphic standards and brand consistency while staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends. You will be part of a dynamic team, working closely with a product manager, tech lead, support specialist, another software developer, and a QA. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code.  
  • Create documentation for code and other technical aspects.  
  • Deploy applications to different environments (development, testing, production).  
  • Provide ongoing technical support and maintenance for deployed applications.  
  • Implement software, locally in the field as needed.  
  • Participate in relevant Scrum ceremonies.  
  • Work closely with project / product team members (tech lead, designers, testers, project / product managers) to ensure seamless project development. 
  • Develop and maintain responsive web applications using Vue.js. 
  • Collaborate with back-end developers and designers to implement user-facing features. 
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. 
  • Ensure high-quality graphic standards and brand consistency. 
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends. 
     

Skills & Requirements: 

  • At least 3+ years of experience as a Frontend Developer. 
  • Strong proficiency in Vue.js and its core principles. 
  • Experience with Vue.js state management. 
  • Solid understanding of JavaScript/Typescript, HTML5, and CSS3. 
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern authorization mechanisms. 
  • Knowledge of browser rendering behavior and performance optimization techniques. 
  • Knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.   
  • Experience with build tools like Webpack and version control systems (Git). 
  • Ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.   
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.   
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.  
  • Full working proficiency in English. 
  • Experience in React is a plus. 
     

PIN Offers: 

  • 25 days of paid leave annually; 3 sick days 
  • Laptop for work (also for personal use) 
  • PIN covers costs related to travelling abroad such as flights, accommodation, medical check-ups, vaccinations, travel insurance etc. 
  • Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations; assistance with visa application procedure; 
  • Free medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available online; travel health insurance; 
  • Relatively flexible working hours 
  • Access to internal e-learning and webinars 
  • Language courses 
  • International online induction for all the new staff (HQ + country programmes of RDD) 
  • Diverse work with an international dimension that makes sense and has visible results 
  • Work with inspiring people, in a pleasant environment of the largest Czech non-profit organization in the center of Prague 
  • An open and informal organizational culture without a dress code, where we all relate 
  • Opportunity to participate in interesting events that we organize 
  • Extensive Capacity Building program – internal and external - Induction training, internal e-learnings, Knowledge and Learning Department onboarding, eventual HEAT Training, Humentum trainings (www.humentum.org ), PuntoSud trainings (https://academy.puntosud.org/courses) 
  • Personal and professional development 

How to apply: 

Are you interested in this position? Great. Send us your CV and short cover letter https://apply.workable.com/people-in-need-2/j/2D0893A772/apply/via our application form. 

Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled. 

People in Need staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). 

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involves. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.