Senior Frontend Engineer

Our client is a US-based technology start-up that builds advanced open-source and enterprise data integration and analytics software for public health and development entities in low- and middle-income countries. Their vision is to transform how public and private sector stakeholders access and use data to address the world's most pressing development challenges. As a global company, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core parts of their values. They define impact by their success in helping their users access the full power of their data so they can act on valuable insights to build and sustain high performing, equitable systems. Their software is currently used by 12 countries across Africa, Asia and South America and they are funded by some of the largest global health foundations.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Frontend Engineer to join our clients team, with the primary responsibility of crafting and maintaining highly responsive and user-friendly interfaces for their clients. As a Frontend Engineer, you will concentrate on developing polished frontend solutions for key applications, ensuring they are intuitive, efficient, and visually appealing. You will collaborate closely with their design and development teams to optimize user experiences and refine frontend functionalities. This role is pivotal in their organization, and they are seeking someone with robust technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a dedication to delivering top-notch solutions.

They are on a mission to build software that will positively impact the development trajectory of low and middle-income countries for the next century and beyond.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Cape Town

Workplace: Hybrid

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5 to 7 years experience in frontend design and development
• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript
• Familiarity with cloud hosting platforms such as AWS, and technologies like Docker and PostgreSQL
• Experience with web libraries like React
• Experience with front end typing libraries such as Flow or Typescript
• Experience with JavaScript testing frameworks such as Jest
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

Frontend Development:

• Lead the development of new frontend features and enhancements, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Take full ownership of the frontend codebase, including its architecture, design, and maintenance.

Standards, Practices, and Quality Assurance:

• Establish, document, and enforce coding standards, best practices, and methodologies for frontend development to ensure consistency and quality across the team.
• Ensure thorough testing of frontend code, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, to maintain high reliability and prevent regressions.

Collaboration and Integration:

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver a seamless and cohesive user experience.
• Act as a bridge between frontend and backend development to ensure smooth integration and functionality.

Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing:

• Mentor and support other, more junior developers, providing guidance on technical challenges and promoting continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of the frontend codebase, architecture, and development processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members.

Innovation and Performance Optimization:

• Stay updated with the latest frontend technologies and industry trends, and drive the adoption of new tools and techniques to enhance the development process and product quality.
• Optimize frontend performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing efficient code and best practices to ensure a fast and responsive user interface.

User Experience and User-Centric Design:

• Collaborate with the UX/UI team to implement user-centric designs and ensure that the final product meets user needs and provides an exceptional experience.