Frontend Developer (Software Solutions)
Lagos, Lagos
Posted today
- Company:
- BLAKSKILL LIMITED
- Company Description:
- BlakSkill is a digital solution that meets the talent sourcing, development, access, visibility and needs of stakeholders in global talent marketplace. Blakskill’s mission is to provide a digital solution that meets the talent sourcing, development, access, visibility and needs of stakeholders in global talent marketplace. We are dedicated to empowering African Talents, connecting them with exceptional career opportunities worldwide, fostering growth, and driving positive change in the African job market. We envision a future where African talent is globally recognized, and companies across the world have easy access to a pool of verified and highly skilled professionals from Africa. By adhering to our core principles and staying true to our mission and vision, Blakskill Limited is transforming the talent acquisition landscape, empowering African Talents, and facilitating global access to verified talents from an African perspective. Together, we are building a brighter future, one successful connection at a time.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 3 to 4 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Industry: Technology (Software Solutions)
Location: Papa Ajao, Lagos State
Job Type: Full-Time
Budget: Open to Negotiation
Job Description (Summary)
As a Backend Developer, your duties includes but is not limited to building scalable, performant and reliable applications, using the HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript alongside external modules and libraries as required to get the job done. Determining the structure, design of web pages, striking a balance between functional and aesthetic design as well ensuring the desired application is optimized across modern browsers and devices.
Translate UI/UX design wireframes to actual code using semantic markup including HTML and CSS
Write reusable code, modules and libraries
Optimize application for speed, accessibility and scalability
Collaborate with cross-functional team of designers, developers and managers as well as other stakeholders
Bridge the gap between UI/UX design and technical implementation
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, performance audits and UATs
Support Quality Assurance (QA) in the development of integration test plans, test conditions, and expected test results
Collaborate with teammates as well as external stakeholders both physically and/or remotely
Provide training and support to internal teams as well as mentor junior engineers
With minimal oversight from colleagues and managers, develop software following industry and user experience standards for design, development, testing, and support of software, systems, and applications.
Work seamlessly with the rest of the product team to craft and deliver efficient and scalable applications
Improve the cross-browser experience that works equally well on multiple desktop browsers or mobile devices.
Take ownership of the overall direction and architecture of the frontend, recommending whatever frameworks or libraries you deem most relevant.
Contribute to sprint planning, product mapping and feature scoping sessions to help with accurate estimation of resources and timelines.
All other responsibilities that are relevant and/or related in getting your work done.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years in frontend web development.
Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and DOM manipulation.
Strong understanding of responsive and accessible design.
Experience with frontend frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
Familiarity with build tools and version control (e.g., Webpack, Git).
Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration with backend services.
Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in fast-paced environments.
