Frontend Developer at Uniccon Group of Companies

Uniccon Group is the home of innovative and customizable tech products to meet your needs. We combine world-class expertise, experience, and modern tools to scale up your productivity. Valuing and collaborating for the best services have kept us ahead of the market. Individuals, SMEs, organisation, and government agencies achieve more with us.

Uniccon Group owns Africa’s leading hub for STEM research, training, and solutions (STEMFocus). Research is the bedrock of our innovative services in the marketplace, payment gateway, workflow optimization, financial intel, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and e-learning products. We are futuristic and leading with METAVERSE and NFTs in Africa. The operations extend to Agro-commodities processing and export, fashion brands, and general contracting business. It oversees operations across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world. The products are innovative, and customizable to meet market needs. Unicorn Group is a key player in their respective industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Frontend Developer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a front end developer who will be responsible for creating visually appealing and user-friendly web interfaces.
• This role focuses on translating design concepts and user experience (UX) into functional, responsive, and interactive web applications.
• Front-End Developers work closely with designers, back-end developers, and other team members to bring websites and web applications to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, semantic HTML and CSS code to build web pages and web applications that adhere to design specifications and industry standards.
• Ensure that web applications are responsive and perform well across various devices and screen sizes, including mobile, tablet, and desktop.
• Implement interactive features and user interface components using JavaScript and popular libraries or frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Test and optimize web applications to ensure they function correctly on different web browsers.
• Optimize the front-end code and assets for fast loading times and smooth user experiences.
• Collaborate with designers, back-end developers, and other team members to bridge the gap between design and implementation, ensuring the seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.
• Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to track and manage code changes, enabling collaboration and codebase management.
• Maintain code quality, readability, and consistency, following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with UX designers to implement user-friendly and intuitive interfaces, paying attention to usability and accessibility standards.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of front-end code to identify and resolve issues or bugs.
• Document code, development processes, and solutions for reference and future maintenance.
• Stay current with front-end development trends, technologies, and best practices to continually improve skills and contribute to the team's growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 5 years working experience
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with front-end libraries or frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Familiarity with responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of web performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with web accessibility standards (WCAG) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Portfolio of previous front-end development projects is a plus.

Application Closing Date
28th September, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@uniccongroup.com using "FRONTEND DEVELOPER" as the subject of the mail.