Front-End Developer Job at Unified Payment Services Limited

Unified Payment Services Limited is a group of companies with services including Banking, Payment Scheme, Financial Technology, Digital Commerce, Value Added Service, Payment Solutions, Software Solutions, etc. Unified Payments is a principal member or licensed acquirer of American Express, Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay; and has been instrumental in building the infrastructure that supports Nigeria’s modern payments ecosystem.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Front-End Developer

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• A Front-End Developer is the architect of the user experience, responsible for crafting the interactive elements and visual design that users see and interact with on a website or web application.
• They translate design mockups and user stories into functional and visually appealing user interfaces (UIs) using various programming languages and frameworks.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and back-end developers to understand project requirements and translate them into front-end components.
• Develop user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (often referred to as the "front-end development trinity").
• Implement interactive features and animations using JavaScript libraries and frameworks (e.g., React and Angular).
• Ensure website responsiveness and optimal user experience across various devices (desktop, mobile, tablet) through responsive web design (RWD) techniques.
• Optimize website performance for speed and efficiency, considering factors like page load times and resource utilization.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code according to best practices.
• Implement accessibility features to ensure the website is usable by everyone, regardless of their abilities.
• Conduct browser testing and debugging to identify and fix any UI issues or functionality errors.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end development trends and technologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Front-End Developer with 2 - 4 years of experience 
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals
• Experience with front-end frameworks and libraries
• Strong understanding of web design principles and best practices
• Experience with responsive web design (RWD)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Additional Skills (may be desired depending on the specific role)
• Experience with content management systems (CMS)
• Experience with front-end performance optimization techniques
• Experience with accessibility testing and best practices
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: judith.okolie@up-ng.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.