Frontend Engineer at Emergency Response Africa (ERA)

Emergency Response Africa (ERA) is a health tech start up on a mission to provide medical care to emergency victims in Africa. Many African countries do not have access to an emergency system like 9-1-1, resulting in thousands of unnecessary deaths annually. We are determined to change that. ERA trains first responders and equip them with intelligent dispatch and communications technology and low-cost medical transportation to create a sustainable and scalable emergency medical system in Nigeria.

Job Description:

• We are looking to hire a talented and experienced Front End Engineer to join our project team.
• As a Front End Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing user interfaces that will provide exceptional user experience.
• The right candidate will work closely with our product managers, designers, and back-end engineers to create seamless and visually appealing web applications, build reusable codes, and optimize page loading times.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality user interfaces for web applications.
• Collaborate with designers to implement visual designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and back end engineers to ensure seamless
• integration of front end and back end components.
• Participate in design and code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the application is accessible and compatible across various browsers and devices.
• Implement responsive design principles to create a mobile-friendly experience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Document technical specifications, system architecture, and codebase.
• Conduct thorough testing of user interfaces to identify and fix bugs and issues.
• Implement automated testing processes to ensure code reliability.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends related to front end development.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, libraries, and frameworks to enhance development processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in front end development.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with front end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Knowledge of responsive design principles and experience with CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Foundation).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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