Safaricom Frontend Developer Jobs in Kenya

Safaricom Frontend Developer Jobs in Kenya

Department Description

We are pleased to announce the vacancy of a Frontend Developer in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Brief Description

Reporting to the Digital Channels Tech Lead, the position holder will be responsible for building the ‘client-side’ of our web applications and translate our company and customer needs into functional and appealing interactive applications. To create a functional and attractive digital environment for our company, ensuring great user experience.

Responsibilities

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 backend

Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Translates business and customer requirements into technology requirements

Defines architecture and design of systems and solutions to meet current and future business needs

Qualifications

BSc. Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT

3 years + experience in software development in a busy IT environment

Proficiency in coding languages and style sheet languages including HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3

Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS

and SASS

Demonstrable graphic design skills

Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks and libraries including Angular, Next.js, React, React Native

Working knowledge of desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator

Strong working knowledge of web speed focused techniques like async loading and lazy loading

Working knowledge of source control and CI/CD tools including GitHub/GitLab, Ansible, AWS CodeDeploy

Significant working knowledge and experience in Rest API, GraphQL

Experience in applying Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles and practices

Working knowledge and experience of SEO principles and Google Analytics

Working knowledge and experience of Progressive Web Apps and cross-browser compatibility web development

Working experience of Android, iOS operating systems

Excellent problem-solving skills are preferred

Good interpersonal skills

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Safaricom Frontend Developer Jobs in Kenya

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