Software Engineer, Front End at Cellulant

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
10 days ago

Additional Details

Job ID
135185
Job Views
89

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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