Mobile & Web Developer Job at Zap Africa

Zap Africa is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Mobile & Web Developer

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• Zap, seeks a React Native Developer to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for using React Native to implement and enhance mobile applications for various Zap projects

Responsibilities
Development:

• Implement new user-facing features for Zap applications using React Native, with an immediate emphasis on Zap Exchange.
• Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use across multiple projects.
• Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
• Optimize components for maximum performance across various devices and operating systems.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, build, and ship new features.
• Work alongside other engineers and developers on different layers of the infrastructure.

Quality Assurance & Testing:

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Conduct thorough testing to identify and rectify bugs and bottlenecks.

Maintenance:

• Address and resolve issues and defects reported by QA and end-users.
• Perform regular software updates to ensure operational functionality.

Continuous Learning:

• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency and application performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience with React Native and its core principles.
• Familiarity with native build tools, such as XCode and Android Studio.
• Experience with REST APIs, third-party libraries, and APIs.
• Solid understanding of mobile application development intricacies, including lifecycle, device fragmentation, and UI/UX guidelines.
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools.
• Experience with React state management tools like Context API.
• Knowledge of performance testing frameworks, including Jest and Mocha.
• Proficiency in data structure libraries and ES6+ syntax.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics and design.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: contact@zap.africa using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.