Senior Frontend Engineer at mDoc Healthcare

mDoc is digital health start up that leverages behavioral science, data, technology and quality improvement methodologies to improve access to quality healthcare for people with chronic health needs in sub-Saharan Africa. We are seeking an all-star product suite lead to join our team. Our ethos is etched in the belief that augmenting the healthcare & technology landscape is paramount to helping Africa unlock its true potential. We are on a mission to transform how African healthcare consumers receive the support they need to live longer, healthier, happier and more productive lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Frontend Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Frontend Engineer to lead the development of intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for our health tech platform.
• In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the user experience, mentoring junior developers, and driving best practices in frontend development.
• Your work will enable seamless interactions for users and ensure accessibility for diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities
Frontend Development:

• Design, implement, and maintain highly responsive user interfaces using modern frameworks such as Reactor Vue.js.
• Ensure cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility for a seamless user experience.

User Experience & Accessibility:

• Collaborate with design teams to transform wireframes and mockups into scalable and accessible user interfaces.
• Advocate for and implement accessibility best practices to ensure the platform is inclusive to all users.

Performance Optimization:

• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, particularly for users in low-bandwidth environments.
• Diagnose and resolve performance issues and bugs across devices and platforms.

Collaboration & Mentorship:

• Work closely with backend engineers, product managers, and UX designers to integrate APIs and backend services seamlessly into the frontend.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge-sharing within the team.

Code Quality & Standards:

• Establish and enforce best practices in coding, testing, and deployment using version control tools like Bitbucket and Agile workflows in Jira.
• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code for scalability and maintainability.

Tooling & Continuous Improvement:

• Integrate and improve build tools and CI/CD pipelines for efficient development workflows.
• Stay updated on emerging frontend technologies and drive innovation in the tech stack.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of experience in frontend development with a proven track record of delivering scalable and user-centric web applications.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, along with experience using modern frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Strong understanding of state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Expertise in responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
• Hands-on experience integrating RESTful APIs and working with tools like Bitbucket for version control.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools like Jira.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and mentor others.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, ARIA) and building inclusive applications.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for web applications in low-resource settings.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (CCP, AWS, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to healthcare technology and a passion for creating impactful user experiences in health tech.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume or CV and a 1-2 paragraph response in their email indicating why this job is compelling to them to: recruiting@mymdoc.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.