Software Engineer, Front End at Cellulant
Cellulant is a mobile commerce and content company that manages delivers and bills for digital content and commerce service actualized over telecom network. The industry defines this segment as mobile Value Added Service (VAS) or Wireless Premium Rate Service Provider (PRSP) We are a member company of the Cellulant group which has commercial services running in Kenya, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia, South Africa , Uganda , Botswana and the EU. Cellulant Nigeria have rolled an innovative and top-class business and technolgy solutions to banks, multinational companies like Guinness Nigeria Plc being her technology partner in the ‘Guinness Greatest Eleven Nigerian football legendâo, Pepsi Sponsored FIFA U-17 football tournament hosted by South Korea, Procter and Gamble(P&G), Nigerian Breweries, automobile giants like Toyota Nigeria Limited, Fast moving and consumer goods (FMCGs) companies like Unilever, Mr. Biggs and a host of other companies like Promasidor, Smithline and Beechams SKG etc.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.
