Britam Need Front-end Developer (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Front-end Developer (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract) – (25000043)

Job Purpose and Key responsibilities

Job Summary:
We are looking for a talented Frontend Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building user-friendly, high-performance, and scalable web applications. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in React.js and related frontend technologies, with a keen eye for detail, UI/UX, and modern web best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
   
• Integrate with backend APIs (REST/GraphQL) and manage application state effectively (Redux, Context API, or other state management libraries).
   
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
   
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies.
   
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve frontend issues in a timely manner.
   
• Stay up to date with the latest frontend technologies and industry trends.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
   
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), React.js, and frontend development.
   
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and modern CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Material UI, Bootstrap, etc.).
   
• Familiarity with state management (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Context API, etc.).
   
• Experience integrating with REST APIs and GraphQL.
   
• Understanding of version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab).
   
• Knowledge of frontend build tools and bundlers (Webpack, Vite, Babel, etc.).
   
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Next.js or other SSR/SSG frameworks.
   
• Familiarity with TypeScript.
   
• Experience in testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright).
   
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques (lazy loading, code splitting, caching).
   
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
   
• Exposure to design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch).
   

Primary Location

: Kenya-Nairobi-Nairobi

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