What does the buyer wish to accomplish through this project?:

Front-end web development of an internal platform for resource sharing

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Title: Sharepoint Web Developer (Contract)

Description
The candidate will work on front-end web development of an internal platform. The platform’s objective is to enable internal users to quickly search and reference curated projects and resource capabilities within GIC. The platform has completed the first round of usability testing and the candidate will work on building additional functionalities for the platform.

Time Frame
- 3 months period from 01 Sep 2017 to 30 Nov 2017, to be extended if required
- Full-time preferred but candidate may request to work on a part time basis or work remotely

Technology Department
The candidate will be deployed in the Technology Department (TD) of GIC. TD is a key enabler to keep our business moving forward and is constantly exploiting state-of-the-art information technologies to enhance GIC’s ability to be the leading global long-term investment firm. We aim to provide users with empowering and transformational capabilities, and to create an inclusive, innovative and integrated work environment.

Responsibilities
1. Work with the team to determine user requirements, design, build, test, optimize and implement new features for the platform including:
a. Client Side Rendering (JSLink), Lists and Pages for a microsite
b. Search, filter and sort for List items
c. Hashtags with Enterprise Keywords, content editing functionalities
d. Commenting capability for List items
e. Some front-end development in collaboration with our lead developer and UX designer
f. Code refactoring
2. Take part in analysing, detecting, identifying and correcting technical problems.
3. Propose any future developmental work

Requirements
1. SharePoint 2013 or newer. Experience required, preferably >=2 years.
2. Experience in front-end web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) will be an added advantage
3. Demonstration of interests, to explore new ways of work or technologies.
4. Good communications with different levels of team members and stakeholders.