Front-End Web Developer

eBay Classifieds Group (eCG) is an innovative leader in online classifieds, with sites that span the globe. We are a part of the eBay Group of companies, and our sites help people find whatever they’re looking for in their local communities - whether it’s a car, a job, an apartment, a sofa, a concert ticket, financial services and more. Every connection made or item found makes a difference by creating a world where people share more and waste less. Please visit our group website http://www.ebayclassifiedsgroup.com for more information.

In Italy, eBay Classifieds Group is present with two brands:

• automobile.it
• Kijiji

The job position is based in our beautiful Milan office, close to central station.

What you can expect from us:

• A collaborative, informal, international and playful work environment
• Managers and teammates who are invested in your growth as an engineer and as a person
• Access to tools and resources to be the best at your job (MacBook Pro, IDE of your choice, free drinks machine and a variety of other food, beverages and fruit throughout the day)

As a frontend engineer you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality features and finish tasks to a high standard. You’ll be part of a team working with UI/UX designers, product owners, backend engineers and QA. You will work on implementing customer facing features based on mockups and building prototypes to validate design and product propositions, integrating your work with backend APIs.

We’re looking for:

• Experience in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6) development, TDD and object oriented programming
• Experience in jQuery and in one or more JavaScript technologies like ReactJS, npm/yarn, Grunt/Gulp/Webpack
• Experience in consuming rest APIs and knowledge of web security concepts
• Knowledge of Java / PHP or other JavaScript frameworks is a plus
• Experience with analytics and performance monitoring tools is a plus
• Good English skills

We offer an exciting and meaningful role where you will have the opportunity to influence your everyday life and work, and where you are part of an international company with colleagues all over the world.