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  • Posted: Sep 28, 2018
    Deadline: Not specified
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    4G Capital (4th Generation Capital) is Africa's fastest fintech providing ethical credit services to those who require it most. We provide rapidly accessible and affordable unsecured loans with strict affordability criteria to prevent unmanageable debt. Our customers are mainly small businesses and entrepreneurs who use our credit to grow their businesses ...
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    Front-End Web & Mobile Developer

    Job Description

    Reporting to: CTO 

    Hours: 8:30 - 17:30, Monday- Friday and beyond when required 

    Location: Nairobi, with occasional local travel required

    Company Introduction

    Purpose of the position

    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. The position will also double up as 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.

    Responsibilities & duties

    • 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
    • Implement responsible web design principles to ensure that the company’s applications render well across multiple devices
    • Design a framework for creating user apps that grows with the needs of the company
    • Review app and feature coding and plan future upgrades with the development team
    • Assist in the development of applications and features that will be put on the apps and in internal functions as well
    • Follow emerging technologies and adapting them to the current technology stack

    Work experience & skills

    • 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
    • Good knowledge of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc
    • 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 / Mercurial / SVN
    • Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.

    Personal qualities & behavioral traits   

    • Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, employing effective time management and organizational skills
    • Ability to work independently and as a team to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
    • Passion for learning new data analysis methods and tools
    • Excellent critical thinking skills

    Academic & trade qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
    • 3+ years’ web development experience required
    • 2+ years’ app development experience preferred
    • Proficiency with AngularJS and ReactJS an asset
    • Strong knowledge of web development tools and programming language

    Method of Application

    If you are interested and meet the above requirements and competencies, kindly send your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the position applied for to careers@4g-capital.com.

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