Frontend Engineer

  • Full-time

Company Description

Co-creation Hub is Africa’s leading technology innovation ecosystem builder on a mission to accelerate the application of science, technology and social capital for economic prosperity across Africa.

Our mandate is to build a formidable innovation ecosystem with a deeply rooted network, cultivating strategic partnerships and practical industry know-how that can support entrepreneurs and innovators in building thoughtful, relevant and scalable solutions. From our locations in Lagos, Abuja, Ijebu Ode (in Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya), Windhoek (Namibia), and Kigali (Rwanda), we have built a vibrant community of over 81,000 people and counting and have supported to a portfolio of over 120 early-stage ventures including Lifebank, Ushahidi, Riby, BudgIT, Stutern, Kopo Kopo, Sendy, mFarm, Wecyclers and many more.

Job Description

Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our team on a part-time basis, working three days a week. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong foundation in frontend development, particularly with Next.js.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain responsive web applications using Next.js, ensuring a seamless user experience.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Manage project timelines effectively, ensuring all assignments are completed within established deadlines.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to foster best practices in coding and design.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance our development processes.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

  • 3+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with a focus on Next.js.
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API).
  • A solid understanding of responsive design principles and web performance optimization.

Desired Traits:

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong communication abilities, with a focus on effective collaboration within a team.
  • A proactive mindset and a willingness to embrace new challenges.

Additional Information

Please note this is an onsite role to be based in our office in Kigali, Rwanda