Full Stack Web Developer at Africa Economic Forum

The Africa Economic Forum is a pan-African think-tank that works to improve African economies and competitiveness at all levels, through enhanced public and private partnership.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Full Stack Web Developer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

The ideal developer must be comfortable be around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. Must be able to work with cross functional teams with a knack for visual design and utility.

Job Responsibilities

Build a ReactJS mobile application using Redux for state management and Firebase for data persistence
Incremental changes to TypeScript microservices to support front end development
Practice test-driven development and write industry-standard codes.
Take full ownership of a feature from conception to launch.
Participate in peer code reviews and Agile development activities.
Be a champion for agile development, code quality, continuous deployment and integration, and elegant design.
Help the front end developer to conceptualize, design, and build web applications by turning wireframes into effective codes
Work through the complete software development lifecycle, from scratch to launch
Assist in the design of user-based interactions through an impactful front-end architecture framework
Develop functional databases, applications, and servers
Code for various platforms to ensure functionality across multiple channels
Develop and design RESTful services and APIs
Manage database administration and hosting responsibilities
Troubleshoot issues and solve problems where needed
Collaborate across time zones via GitHub comments, documents, video conferences as required

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, or any IT related course
Experience developing desktop and mobile applications
Familiarity with common stacks
Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
Minimum of 4+ years’ of experience.
3+ years’ experience implementing using ReactJS in TypeScript
Experience writing Unit Tests and practicing Test Driven Development. Familiarity with Jest is preferred.
Working experience with Git.
Proven understanding of object-oriented and functional design patterns.
Experience developing desktop and mobile applications
Familiarity with common stacks
Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
Experience in client architecture and performance optimization tools in the mobile space.
Good debugging and problem solving both individually and in a team.
Excellent communication, and interaction skills; collaborating in a team environment.
Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently to dive deep and solve tough problems.
Self-motivated, quick/continuous learner with a passion for innovation.