Front-end (UX/UI) Developer at Equity Bank Kenya

Job description

ROLE PROFILE:

Job Purpose:

A user experience (UX) designer measures and optimizes applications (across different platforms online and offline) to improve the ease of use (usability) and create the best user experience by exploring different approaches to solve end-users’ problems. The end-result is in the form of design prototypes, wireframes and user interface (UI) specifications.

As the Front-end (UX/UI) Developer, you turn the prototypes and design components into client-facing applications (mobile or web). You design, build and integrate rich interactive applications using web technologies in a multi-tier environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test and improve software
• Work closely with designers and other development teams to develop dynamic, delightful and elegant user experiences
• Develop user interfaces (UI) that meet best practice, business requirements, as well as user experience (UX) and design specifications
• Create and maintain accurate and quality documentation for products developed
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver software components

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills
• Contribute as a strong collaborator with product and project teams
• Demonstrate experience with end-to-end application and UI development
• Demonstrate experience in the use of source code version control tools and workflows (preferably git)
• Interest and ability to learn other programming languages as needed
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles

REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years of software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in developing complex solutions for complete digital environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or computing-related subject
• Experience working with web application development and/or mobile application development.
• Experience with modern unit testing frameworks
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3 and modern Javascript frameworks (e.g. React, AngularJS)
• Practical knowledge of agile software development methodologies and continuous delivery
• Bonus: demonstrated experience in information security, machine learning, natural language processing and/or networking