Kuku FM - Senior Frontend Developer - HTML5/CSS3/Javascript

Job Description :

As a Senior Frontend Developer with at least three years' professional experience, you will design, build, and maintain our web applications, client-facing sites, and internal admin/CMS interfaces.

You will collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and backend engineers. And product managers to deliver seamless, performant, and accessible user experiences across all surfaces.

Responsibilities :

- Convert UX/UI designs into modular, reusable components using Next.js and React.js .

- Develop and enhance client-facing websites, admin dashboards, and CMS-driven applications.

- Ensure applications are fully responsive, cross-browser, and cross-device compatible.

- Optimize performance (lazy-loading, code-splitting) to reduce load times.

- Integrate front-end with RESTful APIs or GraphQL endpoints in collaboration with backend teams.

- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented JavaScript (ES6+), Typescript, HTML5 and CSS3 code.

- Employ Tailwind CSS for utility-rst styling and rapid UI development.

- Employ CSS preprocessors (SASS/LESS) or CSS-in-JS solutions for styling.

- Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to technical discussions.

- Maintain version-control workflows using Git, branch strategies, and pull requests.

- Write and maintain unit and integration tests using Jest, React Testing Library, or similar.

- Ensure all functionality meets accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 ARIA roles, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support).

- Stay abreast of emerging frontend trends and propose improvements to our stack.

Requirements :

- 4-6 years' hands-on experience in frontend development.

- Strong proficiency in React.js and Next.js frameworks.

- Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3

- Demonstrable experience with state management (Redux, Zustand, Context API, or equivalent).

- Familiarity with module bundlers and build tools (Webpack, Vite).

- Proven track record of writing unit tests and maintaining a test suite.

- Deep understanding of accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1 guidelines, ARIA) and experience auditing for compliance.

- Experience developing CMS-driven applications (e. g. integration with headless CMS or custom admin panels).

- Proven ability to debug complex issues and optimize performance.

- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

- Strong problem-solving aptitude and attention to detail.

Good to Have :

- Experience with server-side rendering and static site generation.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e. g. GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

- Basic understanding of backend technologies (Node.js, Express).

- Experience in performance prowling (Lighthouse, Chrome DevTools).