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

Location: Ikota 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.