UP® otherwise known as Unified Payment Services Limited is Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company founded in 1997 by a consortium of leading Nigerian banks. UP® operates as a shared infrastructure for the banking community in Nigeria and Payments Service Provider within and outside Nigeria, with a vision to be the most preferred e-payment service provider in Africa.Job Objectives
A Front-End Developer is the architect of the user experience, responsible for crafting the interactive elements and visual design that users see and interact with on a website or web application.
They translate design mockups and user stories into functional and visually appealing user interfaces (UIs) using various programming languages and frameworks.
Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with designers and back-end developers to understand project requirements and translate them into front-end components.
Develop user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (often referred to as the “front-end development trinity”).
Implement interactive features and animations using JavaScript libraries and frameworks (e.g., React and Angular).
Ensure website responsiveness and optimal user experience across various devices (desktop, mobile, tablet) through responsive web design (RWD) techniques.
Optimize website performance for speed and efficiency, considering factors like page load times and resource utilization.
Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code according to best practices.
Implement accessibility features to ensure the website is usable by everyone, regardless of their abilities.
Conduct browser testing and debugging to identify and fix any UI issues or functionality errors.
Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end development trends and technologies.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Front-End Developer with 2 – 4 years experience
Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals
Experience with front-end frameworks and libraries
Strong understanding of web design principles and best practices
Experience with responsive web design (RWD)
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional Skills (may be desired depending on the specific role)
Experience with content management systems (CMS)
Experience with front-end performance optimization techniques
Experience with accessibility testing and best practices
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).