Tek Experts

Overview

Tek Experts is looking for a Front-end Developer who will be a key player in our Product Development Outsourcing business. Our developers love to learn and have a passion for technology. They’re known for their expertise in solving the most complex challenges while having fun and being part of a dynamic and collaborative team.

In this role, you’ll join a team creating the financial services and banking industry of tomorrow, helping an innovative fintech company that is committed to transforming the retail space in Africa. Based at our clients’ location on Victoria Island, you’ll create cutting-edge user experiences.

Driving exceptional outcomes with purpose-built solutions.

Tek Experts is a tech services and support company focused on delivering specialized and unique solutions for clients. We’re problem solvers, engagers, and creative thinkers who always strive to help our customers succeed. Our agile, relationship-based support helps the largest, most innovative enterprises thrive. If you crave problem-solving, finding improvement in process, learning, and working within a diverse global team, you're the fit we're looking for. Join our global team of experts and grow your IT career with us.

Leverage your front-end development skills in the financial services industry

We’re seeking a diligent developer to help develop innovative applications and software. This will be a challenging but rewarding role that requires effective communication and collaboration as well as a keen attention to detail and the ability to learn and adapt to emerging technologies.

You will be responsible for transforming the design and the product vision into working products and will directly influence how users will interact with the system. This will involve staying on top of fast-changing technology and investing a lot of energy in learning new tricks.

Responsibilities

• Build applications according to the design and provide designers with feedback and suggest tradeoffs when required
• Ensure the code follows the latest coding practices and industry standards
• Work closely with backend developers to understand and properly use the systems APIs
• Write both unit and integration tests, and develop automation tools for daily tasks
• Challenge ideas and opinions to avoid pitfalls and inefficient solutions
• Contribute across the technology stack, covering the end-to-end development of web and native applications
• Write scalable code with associated server API tests
• Collaborate with other team members to implement user stories, write tests, and continuously deliver new / improved product functionality
• Provides production support that includes evaluating efforts, investigating causes, and coming up with solutions to address defects
• Understand when mobile web apps are appropriate as opposed to native applications
• Communicate with internal IT teams to resolve technical dependencies during implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of software development experience
• Experience working with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular2/4, React, Ember.js)
• Competency with styling frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, foundation, Semantic) and experience with SASS, Less.
• Knowledge of consuming RESTful APIs, SSO / OAuth, LDAP and Search Technologies
• Understanding of APIs and using them in practice
• Experience in writing automated tests including unit and functional tests
• Working with modern source control and branching methodologies
• Basic knowledge of design principles, being able to maintain central theme and style, with focus on delivering human interfaces that are a pleasure to use
• Knowledge of Agile software development practices
• Passionate about technology and excited about the impact of emerging disruptive technologies
• Professional fluency in English is essential, both written and spoken