We are looking for a Lead 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. As a lead, you will set best practices and mentor the junior developers in your team. Act as a point of contact for project managers and other project team members. You
will work with 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.

– 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

– Manage code base and code documentation + Write high performance and scalable code

– Act as a UI/ UX consultant for project team members

– 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

– Proficient understanding of a developer should have the knowledge of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS, VueJS, ReactJS.

– Proficient understanding of OAuth 2.0 and API calls between client and server side
 

– 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

– Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.

– Ability to write canvas animation is a bonus

– Dedicated to work within tight deadline without minimal supervision

– Approachable and able to resolve conflicts

– Good communicator when working with cross-functional team

If this role is of interest to you please apply here or email us ([email protected]) a recent copy of your CV with current salary and
expected salary. Our HR team will contact you within 2 weeks of the closing date to let you know if you have been shortlisted.