IT & Systems Engineer (Frontend Developer) at West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC)

Job Objective

Design, develop and maintain scalable React-based web applications, collaborating with designers and backend developers to deliver intuitive user interfaces and enhance user experience.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, development and maintenance of scalable, high-performance React-based web applications
• Collaborate with other designers, back-end developers and stakeholders to create visually stunning, intuitive and user-friendly interfaces
• Ensure seamless integration of UI components with APIs and back-end systems
• Optimise applications for performance, accessibility and cross-browser compatibility
• Implement and advocate for modern UI/UX best practices, responsive design and interactive animations
• Conduct code peer reviews, contribute to the development of in-house libraries and promote technical excellence
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for UI components, including structure, functionality, integrations, testing strategies, libraries, versioning and troubleshooting guidelines to support onboarding and system handover
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging UI technologies and design innovations
• Maintain high standards of code quality, reusability and maintainability
• Identifying opportunities and championing for business process improvements and automations
• Compiling and assessing user feedback to recommend software products and improve system performance
• Collaborate with team members to schedule, plan, control and implement the software release process, windows and cycles
• Report on weekly scrums on progress towards tasks, milestones status and barriers needing attention
• Aid and support the coaching and training of end users to ensure they are confident in the use of software applications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, UI/UX Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Expertise in React.js, TypeScript, NextJS, and modern state management libraries (e.g., Redux)
• 2+ years of experience in UX design and development, with a strong focus on React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Experience with design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop or Sketch to translate designs into code
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind, Material design and responsive design techniques
• Deep understanding of performance optimisation, accessibility (WCAG standards) and cross-browser compatibility
• Experience with unit testing and UI test automation frameworks

Experience & Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• A keen eye for aesthetics, animations and micro-interactions to elevate user experience
• Proven experience in building pixel-perfect, visually appealing UIs with a deep understanding of UI/UX principles

Candidates with a strong UI design portfolio will be highly preferred. Please share links to previous projects or design showcases for review.

Attributes

• Client focused, relationship builder
• Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
• Boundless, passionate and flexible
• Personnel excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for technology and innovation
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and think creatively
• Efficient time management, a fast learner in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Willing to mentor, coach and train others