Frontend Software Developer

About the role

Riset Software & Systems Ltd is looking for a Frontend Software Developer to join its development team in Nairobi. The role creates modern, responsive and user-friendly interfaces for enterprise software such as ERP systems, POS applications, dashboards, reports and forms. The developer works closely with backend developers to turn business requirements and designs into efficient digital experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Develop responsive, user-friendly web interfaces and build frontend components for ERP and business management apps
• Build POS interfaces, dashboards, reports and data-intensive applications
• Integrate frontend applications with REST APIs and handle JSON data and asynchronous operations
• Implement form validation, frontend error handling and cross-browser compatibility
• Debug applications, optimize performance and contribute to improving existing apps
• Use Git and version control, and work with backend developers on API integration

Required profile

• Approximately 2 years of professional experience
• Strong practical skills in JavaScript and React.js
• Ability to communicate with backend developers and understand how frontends consume APIs
• Attention to detail, problem-solving and interest in good user experiences
• Candidates with GitHub repositories, live projects or portfolio sites should share them

Required skills

• JavaScript (ES6+), React.js, HTML5, CSS3
• Bootstrap and/or Tailwind CSS
• REST API integration, JSON and asynchronous data handling
• Git and version control
• Form validation, frontend error handling, debugging and performance optimization
• Nice to have: TypeScript, Next.js, React Query / TanStack Query, Redux, Vite, PWA, automated frontend testing

To apply, send your CV, GitHub profile or portfolio and samples or links to applications you have built by email to the company's HR contact.