Front - End Developer

Job Details Location: Yaba, LagosEmployment Type: Part-timeJob DescriptionWe are looking for a 5 years experienced Front-End developerWeb Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming.Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application.You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works.You will be working on a 6 weeks project.ResponsibilitiesDevelop new user-facing featuresBuild reusable code and libraries for future useEnsure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designsOptimize application for maximum speed and scalabilityAssure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-endCollaborate with other team members and stakeholders.Skills And QualificationsProficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre- processing platforms, such as LESS and SASSProficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQueryGood understanding of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS.Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAXBasic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image.Familiarity with tools such as as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as {{Git / Mercurial / SVN}}Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.NoteEvery front-end developer is expected to have a proficient knowledge of JavaScript, while most front-end developers should know jQuery.A UI/UX designer is expected to deliver finished resources for the developer to incorporate into the app. However, quite often a front-end web developer needs to make some small adjustments.