Front-End Developer / Graphics Designer at Walex Biz Nigeria Limited

Walex Biz Nigeria Limited is a full-spectrum software solutions company based in Abuja, Nigeria. We deliver solutions as a software development company to both small and large organizations, and help businesses of all types looking to accelerate or evolve their businesses or build custom software. We combine many years of software development, IT enterprise experience, and a culture deeply rooted in quality assurance. We are the engine that evolves businesses through technology.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Front-End Developer / Graphics Designer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
Software Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop new user-facing features
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to the back-end
• Collaborate with other Software Engineers, as well as other appropriate members of the team, to design the functionality and user interface of each product
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Develop illustrations, logos, and other designs using software or by hand
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce the final design
• Test graphics across various media.
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
• Design web pages, brochures, logos, signs, books, magazine covers. annual reports, advertisements, and other communication materials.
• Full-stack software design using both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries.
• Build, test, and maintain these tools to guarantee all requirements are met.

Graphics Design:

• Create guidelines for how logos and other branding materials should be displayed and used.
• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Develop illustrations, logos, and other designs using software or by hand
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic
• Work with staff to produce the final design
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
• Schedule projects and define budget constraints
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Help make design choices (e.g., fonts and colours) for all content that will be used.

Position Responsibilities
Front End:

• Use of JavaScript Frameworks such as Reacts Js (context API & Hooks), Vue Js
• Understanding JavaScript and Dom Manipulation
• Component Driven Design
• Performance Driven (use of Right JavaScript )
• Must have worked with APIs and Local Storage with encryption (cookies)
• Creature with Design
• Use of Figma or Adobe XD is a plus
• CI/CD
• UI/UX
• Vue X
• Must-Have exclusive knowledge of WHM/WHMCS

Graphics Design:

• Help with guidelines for how logos and other branding materials should be displayed and used.
• Work with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop)
• Design web pages, brochures, logos, signs, books, magazine covers. annual reports, advertisements, and other communication materials.
• Make and give recommendations for design choices.
• Execute and deliver finished designs before due time.

Job Requirements
Requirements Front End:

• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
• Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and javascript frameworks, including jQuery
• Proficient knowledge of javascript and jQuery
• Good understanding of Javascript libraries and frameworks such as ReactJS, VueJS
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as git
• Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that applications will adhere to them
• Basix knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
• Proven graphic designing experience
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, AdobeXD)

Graphics Design:

• Proven graphic designing experience
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop)
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus
• Understanding of layout, design, and typography
• Understanding of the digital and print requirements for formatting
• Interactive media to create motion graphics, animation, audio, or video games
• Basic knowledge of HTML; coding experience is a plus
• Able to make good design choices (e.g., fonts and colours) for all content required of you
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.

Software Engineer Qualifications

• HND or BSc in Computer Science or related field.
• Must be very good at PHP, Python And Laravel
• 2 - 5 years experience.
• Knowledge of Databases

Benefits

• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Bonus programs include annual performance, sales goals and profit sharing.
• Scholarship program for children of employees. Employee Perks
• Seasonal dinner-to-go options.
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Professional development classes and monthly in-house speakers.

Application Closing Date
28th September, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Must be an Abuja Resident (We will not consider any applicant outside Abuja for an online interview or for this Job position).