Front-end Developer at Tek Experts

Responsibilities

• Build applications according to the design and provide designers with feedback and suggest tradeoffs when required
• Ensure the code follows the latest coding practices and industry standards
• Work closely with backend developers to understand and properly use the systems APIs
• Write both unit and integration tests, and develop automation tools for daily tasks
• Challenge ideas and opinions to avoid pitfalls and inefficient solutions
• Contribute across the technology stack, covering the end-to-end development of web and native applications
• Write scalable code with associated server API tests
• Collaborate with other team members to implement user stories, write tests, and continuously deliver new / improved product functionality
• Provides production support that includes evaluating efforts, investigating causes, and coming up with solutions to address defects
• Understand when mobile web apps are appropriate as opposed to native applications
• Communicate with internal IT teams to resolve technical dependencies during implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science or related field
• Must have completed the compulsory 1-year NYSC or have an exemption certificate
• 3+ years of software development experience
• Experience working with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular2/4, React, Ember.js)
• Competency with styling frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, foundation, Semantic) and experience with SASS, Less.
• Knowledge of consuming RESTful APIs, SSO / OAuth, LDAP and Search Technologies
• Understanding of APIs and using them in practice
• Experience in writing automated tests including unit and functional tests
• Working with modern source control and branching methodologies
• Basic knowledge of design principles, being able to maintain central theme and style, with focus on delivering human interfaces that are a pleasure to use
• Knowledge of Agile software development practices
• Passionate about technology and excited about the impact of emerging disruptive technologies
• Professional fluency in English is essential, both written and spoken