Senior Frontend Engineer at Interswitch Group

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and electronic payments processing, and have progressively evolved into an integrated payment services company, building and managing payment infrastructure as well as delivering innovative payment products and transactional services throughout the African continent. At Interswitch, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals capable of playing key roles and adding value in an innovative and fun environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Frontend Engineer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our Innovation Hub is seeking an experienced Senior Front End Software Engineer who will play a crucial role in driving our team's technical capabilities to deliver innovative products.
• The ideal candidate will be passionate about front-end development and user experience, have experience working with a range of technologies, and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality web applications

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive web applications and user interfaces that are visually appealing and intuitive to use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize features, requirements, and technical solutions that will drive innovation.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable and maintainable software architecture that meets functional and non-functional requirements.
• Drive the adoption of modern front-end technologies and best practices within the team, including performance optimization, accessibility, and security.
• Mentor and coach other team members to improve their technical skills and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure that software is reliable, maintainable, and performs optimally.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in front-end development.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in front-end software engineering.
• Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least one modern front-end framework (React, Angular, Vue, etc.).
• Experience with responsive design and mobile-first development.
• Understanding of software development methodologies, including agile and DevOps.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers.

Preferred:

• Experience with server-side technologies and full-stack development.
• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques and tools.
• Understanding of design thinking principles and user experience (UX) design.
• Experience working in an innovation lab or startup environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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