Job Title: Frontend Engineer (React & Angular) – Fixed term ( Re-Advertised)
Organisation: Kanzu Code
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Kanzu Code is an inclusive custom digital platform development company. We help Creative, Bold, Passionate businesses build innovative web and mobile applications.
Job Summary: We’re looking for a Frontend Engineer on contract to help enhance and maintain our React and Angular applications. You’ll be responsible for building, optimizing, and improving the user experience, ensuring seamless interaction with our backend services. This role requires close collaboration with our backend engineers, UI/UX designers, and product team
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Frontend Development
- Develop, maintain, and enhance React and Angular web applications.
- Build responsive, user-friendly, and high-performance interfaces.
- Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Work closely with UI/UX designers to implement intuitive and visually appealing designs.
- Ensure seamless integration with RESTful APIs and backend services.
Code Quality & Best Practices
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
- Implement state management solutions (Redux, NgRx, etc.).
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
- Maintain technical documentation for UI components and workflows.
Collaboration & Agile Development
- Work within an Agile (Scrum) team, participating in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with backend engineers to define and refine API endpoints.
- Provide input on UX/UI decisions, ensuring a smooth user experience.
- Identify and troubleshoot bugs, performance issues, and usability concerns.
Testing & Deployment
- Implement unit and integration testing using Jest, Cypress, or similar tools.
- Ensure applications meet accessibility (WCAG) and security best practices.
- Work with the team to deploy and monitor frontend updates efficiently.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in frontend development, UI/UX, or cloud technologies (e.g., Google Professional UI/UX, AWS Certified Developer) are a plus.
Experience
- 3+ years experience in frontend development with React and Angular.
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), and HTML/CSS.
- Experience with state management (Redux, NgRx) and component libraries.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating frontend with backend services.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and browser compatibility.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong debugging
- Problem-solving skills
- Added Advantage
- Experience with Material UI, Tailwind CSS, or similar design frameworks.
- Knowledge of frontend performance optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with GraphQL and WebSocke
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 26th March 2025
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