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Front-end Developer at Britam

  • Job Type Contract
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field ICT / Computer&nbsp

Front-end Developer at Britam

Front-end Developer

Job Summary:

  • We are looking for a talented Frontend Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building user-friendly, high-performance, and scalable web applications. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in React.js and related frontend technologies, with a keen eye for detail, UI/UX, and modern web best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop responsive, interactive, and accessible user interfaces using React.js.
  • Collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to implement new features.
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and scalability.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
  • Integrate with backend APIs (REST/GraphQL) and manage application state effectively (Redux, Context API, or other state management libraries).
  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve frontend issues in a timely manner.
  • Stay up to date with the latest frontend technologies and industry trends.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), React.js, and frontend development.
  • Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and modern CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Material UI, Bootstrap, etc.).
  • Familiarity with state management (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Context API, etc.).
  • Experience integrating with REST APIs and GraphQL.
  • Understanding of version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab).
  • Knowledge of frontend build tools and bundlers (Webpack, Vite, Babel, etc.).
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Next.js or other SSR/SSG frameworks.
  • Familiarity with TypeScript.
  • Experience in testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright).
  • Knowledge of performance optimization techniques (lazy loading, code splitting, caching).
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Exposure to design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch).

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Britam on britam.taleo.net to apply

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