Software Engineer, Front End at Cellulant

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
5 months ago

Additional Details

Job ID
135185
Job Views
177

Job Description






Role Overview




  • We are seeking a Software Engineer, Front-End with a strong command of modern front-end technologies, excellent code review practices, and a passion for collaboration and mentorship.

  • In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality user interfaces, provide technical leadership, and help elevate the performance of the engineering team through deep technical contributions and peer support.



Key Responsibilities

Code Quality & Technical Excellence:




  • Review merge requests from peers with attention to detail, identifying:

    • Common mistakes early in the review process

    • Missing test scenarios

    • Deviations from coding standards

    • Inefficient queries, logic, or algorithms — and suggest better alternatives



  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code to help the team meet sprint goals

  • Deliver tasks with minimal rework or back-and-forth during reviews

  • Drive the creation and adoption of reusable components and shared front-end libraries across teams

  • Conduct UI walkthroughs and demo sessions for project stakeholders



Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work:




  • Collaborate with:

    • Product designers to translate Figma designs into performant, accessible UI components

    • Backend engineers to define APIs and ensure seamless user journeys



  • Actively participate in sprint ceremonies including:

    • Daily stand-ups

    • Sprint planning and backlog refinement

    • Retrospectives — contributing to continuous team improvement



  • Lead task refinements where you are the designated Tech Owner



Production & Operational Readiness:




  • Own end-to-end debugging of production issues using tools such as:

    • Datadog for tracing HTTP requests

    • Logging and monitoring systems to identify root causes



  • Understand and leverage the team's CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery

  • Identify and share relevant documentation with new or existing team members



Autonomy & Ownership:




  • Work independently with little to no supervision

  • Demonstrate proactive behavior e.g., posting status updates, reviewing PRs, and following team processes without being prompted

  • Exhibit strong verbal and especially written communication skills for effective documentation and collaboration



Experience and Qualifications



Technical Skills:




  • Advanced knowledge of the team’s front-end tech stack (e.g., React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS-in-JS, etc.)

  • Strong understanding of modern state management, component design, and front-end testing frameworks

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools

  • Experience working with design systems and creating reusable UI components

  • Knowledge of backend integration and REST API consumption



Experience:




  • 3+ years of professional experience in front-end development

  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality front-end applications

  • Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical discussions



Soft Skills:




  • Strong ownership mindset

  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation skills

  • Ability to self-manage and deliver without close supervision.



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