Front End Software Engineer – Minet Kenya, Nairobi

Minet Kenya is seeking a Front End Software Engineer for a position based in Nairobi.

Company Overview

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Minet is a reputable pan-African advisory firm that addresses the uncertainties of tomorrow by providing risk and human capital solutions today. As the largest correspondent of the Aon Global Network, Minet has access to a network of over 50,000 professionals across 120 countries, along with proprietary data, research, and analytics. This enables us to effectively manage and mitigate future risks while offering our clients a distinct competitive advantage.

 

Purpose of the Job

The Frontend Software Developer will be responsible for creating scalable and efficient applications using Typescript. This role is crucial in designing, developing, and maintaining our core systems and applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications utilizing Typescript and the React framework.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Create clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance.
  • Stay current with industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain innovative.

Key Result Areas

  • Design the user interface of software according to business requirements.
  • Develop software in alignment with business objectives.
  • Test and present software developed to business end users.
  • Deploy software to production while ensuring backup and disaster recovery protocols are followed.
  • Maintain software post-implementation to ensure stability and facilitate improvements.

Key Competencies

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a frontend developer.
  • Proficiency in Typescript, React.js, UmiJS, Ant Design, and Redux.
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with Figma is a plus.
  • Understanding of responsive design, mobile-first development, and UI/UX best practices.
  • Proficient in using Git and version control workflows.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to debug and enhance existing code.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A collaborative mindset.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Professional and Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at Minet Kenya on hr.minet.co.ke.

How to Stand Out for This Job

  • Present a portfolio of projects that showcase your expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Emphasize experience with responsive design and frameworks such as Bootstrap or React.
  • Participate in open-source projects to demonstrate your collaboration skills and coding proficiency.
  • Customize your resume and cover letter to align with the specific technologies and methodologies outlined in the job description.
  • Prepare for technical interviews by practicing coding challenges and familiarizing yourself with common front-end algorithms.

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