Job Description
Reporting to: CTO
Hours: 8:30 – 17:30, Monday- Friday and beyond when required
Location: Nairobi, with occasional local travel required
Company Introduction
Purpose of the position
We are looking for a Front-End Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. The position will also double up as the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works.
Responsibilities & duties
Develop new user-facing features
Build reusable code and libraries for future use
Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end
Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
Implement responsible web design principles to ensure that the company’s applications render well across multiple devices
Design a framework for creating user apps that grows with the needs of the company
Review app and feature coding and plan future upgrades with the development team
Assist in the development of applications and features that will be put on the apps and in internal functions as well
Follow emerging technologies and adapting them to the current technology stack
Work experience & skills
Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
Good knowledge of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc
Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GIT / Mercurial / SVN
Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.
Personal qualities & behavioral traits
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, employing effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as a team to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
Passion for learning new data analysis methods and tools
Excellent critical thinking skills
Academic & trade qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
3+ years’ web development experience required
2+ years’ app development experience preferred
Proficiency with AngularJS and ReactJS an asset
Strong knowledge of web development tools and programming language
