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Front End Developer Needed at RidewithCruz

Front End Developer Needed at RidewithCruz

At Cruz, we’re more than just a ride-hailing app. We’re your trusted partner in providing seamless transportation solutions. Founded with a vision to redefine the way you travel, our journey began with a simple goal: to make your journeys convenient, reliable, safe, and enjoyable.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Front End Developer

LocationIkota Villa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • The Front End Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the user interface and user experience (UI/UX) of websites and web applications.
  • The role involves translating UI/UX design wireframes into code that produces visual elements of applications.
  • The Front End Developer works closely with designers, back-end developers, and other team members to ensure a seamless user experience, ensuring optimal performance across various devices and browsers.

Key Responsibilities
Front End Development:

  • Build, develop, and maintain the front-end of websites and web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other modern front-end technologies.
  • Translate UI/UX wireframes and design mockups into high-quality, responsive, and interactive web pages.
  • Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Cross-Browser Compatibility:

  • Ensure that web applications are optimized for mobile devices, tablets, and desktops, across multiple browsers and platforms.
  • Debug and fix cross-browser issues and ensure consistent performance and appearance across different environments.

Responsive Design:

  • Implement responsive design to ensure that the website functions and displays properly across a wide range of devices (desktops, mobile devices, and tablets).
  • Use CSS frameworks like Bootstrap or Materialize to create fluid, responsive layouts.

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with UI/UX designers to ensure a seamless implementation of designs and a smooth user experience.
  • Collaborate with back-end developers to ensure efficient integration between the front-end and server-side logic, data, and services.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality and development processes.

Code Maintenance and Optimization:

  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
  • Identify and implement performance improvements to ensure fast loading times and smooth user interactions.
  • Refactor legacy code and stay up to date with the latest development tools, technologies, and trends.

UI/UX Improvements:

  • Continuously improve the usability and user experience of existing applications based on user feedback and analytics.
  • Implement dynamic, interactive features that enhance user engagement, such as animations, sliders, and interactive forms.
  • Proactively suggest enhancements to improve the overall experience and design of web interfaces.

Testing and Debugging:

  • Perform rigorous testing to ensure that the front-end operates smoothly and without errors.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues related to performance, usability, and compatibility.
  • Conduct unit tests and collaborate with the QA team to address any issues.

Version Control and Documentation:

  • Use version control tools like Git to manage code repositories and ensure proper documentation of development processes.
  • Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for all front-end features and processes.

Key Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in front-end development, including experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.

Technical Skills:

  • Experience with HTML, CSS, Typescript, Vue a MUST
  • Knowledge of front-end build tools such as Webpack, Gulp, or Grunt.
  • Experience with version control systems (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket).
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and how to integrate them into front-end applications.
  • Design Tools: Understanding of design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, and ability to translate design files into code.

Key Competencies:

  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to ensuring pixel-perfect implementations and high-quality user experiences.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and develop creative solutions.
  • Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with designers, back-end developers, and stakeholders.
  • Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn new technologies, tools, and platforms to keep up with the rapidly evolving front-end development field.
  • Time Management: Efficient at managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • User-Centric Approach: A strong focus on creating engaging, intuitive, and accessible user experiences.
  • Collaboration: A team player with a positive attitude and the ability to work cross-functionally.

Work Environment:

  • Collaborative work environment with opportunities to work closely with developers, designers, and project managers.
  • Potential for remote or hybrid work arrangements, depending on company policies.
  • Fast-paced development cycles with opportunities for creative input and hands-on development of impactful projects.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: hiring@ridewithcruz.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: This post needed to be fill within a short period of time.

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