As
a Frontend developer, you will implement new features and maintain existing
code using React and other standard tools in the React ecosystem, such as
Node.js and Yarn. Your duties will include designing software solutions to meet
project requirements, maintaining and refactoring existing code, writing tests,
and fixing bugs.
You
will work as part of a team to design and develop high-quality software
solutions for web applications and mobile apps using React.
Job
duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain existing React systems, including
fixing bugs
- Design and develop new custom components to
meet project requirements
- Install and configure server environments
for React deployments
- Maintain and update project dependencies as
well as fix any conflicts
- Working with other JavaScript developers
and software engineers to develop well-structured and flexible front-end
architecture, along with the APIs to support it
- Responsible for development of new
highly-responsive, web-based user interface
- Construct visualizations that can
depict vast amounts of data
- Work and collaborate with the rest of the
engineering team
- Work with product team and graphic
designers
- Learn and understand user interactions
- Develop a flexible and well-structured
front-end architecture, along with the APIs to support it
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years proven work experience
as a Front-end developer
- In-depth understanding of the entire web
development process (design, development and deployment)
- Hands on experience working with front-end
languages (e.g. React JS, HTML, JavaScript and CSS)
- Familiarity with common programming tools
such as Redux, IDEs, RESTful APIs, Git repositories, TypeScript, version
control software, and remote deployment tools
- An understanding of common programming
paradigms and fundamental React principles, such as React components, hooks,
and the React lifecycle
- Proficiency in modern frontend tools and frameworks, including Next.js for server-side rendering and routing, Tailwind CSS for utility-first styling, and Styled Components for component-level styling in JavaScript.
- Excellent analytical and time management
skills
- Teamwork skills with a problem-solving
attitude
- BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant
field
- Experience working in the fintech or financial service industry will be an added advantage
Skills Required
- Minimum of 4 years proven work experience as a Front-end developer
- BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field
- Hands-on experience with React JS, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
- Familiarity with Redux, RESTful APIs, and Git repositories
What We Do
HabariPay Limited is a fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) that builds best-in-class digital payment solutions for merchants and individuals in Africa, aiming to empower Africans and make every payment digital.
