Frontend Developer

• We are seeking a highly skilled, creative, and results-driven Frontend Developer to join our technology team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining responsive, secure, scalable, and user-friendly web applications.
• The Frontend Developer will work closely with UI/UX Designers, Backend Developers, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to translate business and design requirements into functional and high-performing digital products.
• The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React.js, TypeScript, API integration, Git/GitHub, responsive design, and modern frontend development practices.

Key Responsibilities
Frontend Application Development:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance responsive web applications using modern frontend technologies.
• Build reusable, scalable, and maintainable UI components.
• Develop applications using React.js and TypeScript.
• Translate UI/UX designs, wireframes, and prototypes into functional interfaces.
• Ensure applications are responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Develop clean, efficient, reusable, and well-documented code.

UI/UX Implementation:

• Collaborate with UI/UX Designers to implement designs accurately.
• Ensure consistency in user interface, navigation, layouts, typography, and interactive elements.
• Implement responsive and accessible interfaces.
• Identify usability issues and recommend improvements to enhance user experience.

API & Backend Integration:

• Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Work closely with backend developers to ensure effective data exchange and system integration.
• Implement authentication, authorization, validation, error handling, loading states, and secure data presentation.
• Troubleshoot frontend and API-related issues.

Performance & Application Optimization:

• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Identify and resolve frontend performance bottlenecks.
• Implement appropriate techniques such as code splitting, lazy loading, caching, and image optimization.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and consistent application performance.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Conduct frontend testing and debugging before deployment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects and technical issues.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high coding standards.
• Work with QA teams to ensure applications meet functional and technical requirements.
• Where applicable, implement unit and integration testing using tools such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.

Version Control & Development Practices:

• Use Git, GitHub, GitLab, or equivalent version-control platforms for source-code management.
• Participate in code reviews, pull requests, branching, and collaborative development processes.
• Follow established software development standards, documentation requirements, and coding conventions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives where applicable.

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain and improve existing frontend applications.
• Monitor applications and resolve bugs and technical issues.
• Keep abreast of emerging frontend technologies, frameworks, security practices, and industry trends.
• Recommend improvements to existing systems, development processes, and user interfaces.

Performance Indicators / KPIs
Performance will be assessed based on:

• Quality and maintainability of frontend code.
• Timely delivery of assigned development tasks.
• Application performance and responsiveness.
• Number and resolution of defects/bugs.
• Successful integration with backend APIs.
• Compliance with coding and development standards.
• Code review quality and collaboration.
• User experience and interface quality.
• Contribution to continuous improvement of applications.
• Successful delivery of assigned projects and sprint objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/HND in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7–20 years of proven professional experience in Frontend Development, depending on level.
• Strong proficiency in:
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • React.js
  • TypeScript
  • Responsive Web Design
  • Git/GitHub
• Practical experience integrating REST APIs.
• Good understanding of JSON, authentication, authorization, and frontend-backend communication.
• Good understanding of UI/UX principles.
• Experience working with modern frontend development tools and workflows.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrable portfolio of websites, applications, or software projects is highly desirable.

Required / Preferred Certifications:

• Candidates should possess at least one relevant professional certification in Frontend/Web Development, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Relevant certifications may include:

• Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
• freeCodeCamp Front End Development Libraries / related certifications
• Recognised React.js certification
• Recognised JavaScript certification
• Recognised TypeScript/Web Development certification
• Microsoft-related web development certification
• Relevant certification from a recognised technology training institution or professional development platform.
• Note: Certification will be considered alongside practical technical competence, professional experience, coding ability, and portfolio evidence.

Desirable Technical Skills:
Experience with any of the following will be an added advantage:

• Next.js
• Redux / Redux Toolkit
• Zustand
• React Query / TanStack Query
• Tailwind CSS
• Bootstrap
• Material UI
• GraphQL
• Jest
• React Testing Library
• Cypress
• Figma
• GitHub/GitLab
• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker
• Web accessibility standards
• SEO and web performance optimization
• Progressive Web Applications (PWA)
• Current Nigerian job advertisements commonly pair React with TypeScript, Next.js, state-management tools, REST APIs, Git and responsive design, so these are useful keywords for attracting appropriately skilled candidates on jobs boards.

Core Competencies:

• Frontend Software Development
• React.js Development
• JavaScript & TypeScript
• Responsive Web Design
• API Integration
• UI/UX Implementation
• Web Performance Optimization
• Debugging & Troubleshooting
• Version Control
• Software Testing
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration
• Communication
• Time Management

Personal Attributes:
The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail.
• A passion for technology and software development.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality work.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Strong ethical and professional standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Updated CV, Evidence of relevant professional certifications, Portfolio/GitHub/GitLab profile where available and Relevant academic/professional credentials. to: [email protected] or [email protected] using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.