Front-End Software Developer
Pawame, Kenya
Job Description
ABOUT US
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a 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.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
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KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
Build Front-End Features
- Design and document frontend features
- Write manageable code to implement these features against an approved development plan.
- Integrate health monitoring and logging tooling to maintain a healthy stack.
Development of Strategy and Plan around the Front-end Stack
- Contribute to the software development plan and the general strategy to a more robust and scalable stack.
- Advise on new technologies to adopt for the stack.
Testing and Training of New Features
- Write automated and functional tests for front-end features.
- Train users on new features working as well as improving the UX based on user feedback.
Support and Maintain The FullStack
- Offer support in the fullstack when called upon. e.g troubleshoot Zoho Creator used for field operations.
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Requirements
Preferred Education
Bachelor in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Technology or any related field of study.
Required Experience
- 3 years’ experience in FrontEnd environment
- 2 years’ experience in React.js workflows
- Proven experience with newer specifications of EcmaScript
- Proven experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js)
- RESTful APIs
- Excellence in Testing knowledge
Preferred Experience
- Knowledge and proven experience in Gitlab
- Proven experience with Docker
Technical Requirements
- Excellent communication skills.
Behavioral Requirements
- A proactive individual.
- The ideal candidate should have a result-driven personality
- A team player
- Ideal candidate should be resilient.
- Excellent Problem-Solving skills
- Highly attentive to detail.
Benefits
- Healthcare Coverage.
- A highly collaborative team environment that offers management training as part of growth and development opportunities.
- Paid time off.
- A flexible work environment with a 90-day remote work policy implemented at the company level.
- At Pawame, we are a diverse team of highly energized local and international people, committed to serving our consumers and building a successful, sustainable business.
- Our values guide our work, and as a PawaTeam member, you're expected to work with integrity, discipline and drive to serve our customers and build our community. Everyone from our interns to the founders contribute to our success in different ways and has meaningful opportunities to grow and learn in the company.
- With community being one of Pawame’s core values we foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that treats every individual with respect. Pawame welcomes applications for this position from all qualified applicants with pre-existing Kenyan work authorization. Women are especially encouraged to apply.