Senior Frontend Engineer

The Company: Leta

Role Name: Senior Frontend Engineer 

Location: Nairobi Kenya

Role specifics: Permanent position – subject to probation period

Hours of work: Full time

Why LETA?

At Leta, we are building the rails for logistics on the continent, driven by our mission to drive down the cost of logistics with technology. We have operations across 5 African countries, with headquarters in Kenya and offices in Nigeria, powering over 2.5 million deliveries since 2022.

At Leta, we use AI technology to digitize and optimize logistics operations, helping companies deliver goods cheaper and faster. We provide real-time reporting and analytics to continuously improve and optimize logistics for enterprises like Chandaria Industries, KFC and Simbisa Brands (behind Chicken Inn, Pizza Inn, and Galitos).

It’s not just good company, it’s a great team as well. We have a superstar team of smart people who previously worked at Delivery.com, Lori Systems, Deloitte, Kopo Kopo and have come together to solve logistics across Africa. And we’re growing!

Role summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in frontend development, particularly with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of creating intuitive, responsive, and scalable user interfaces while demonstrating a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Daily Responsibilities:

Develop cutting-edge web applications:

  • Build and maintain scalable, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces using modern frontend technologies.
  • Ensure high-quality user experiences by working closely with UX/UI designers to implement innovative and intuitive designs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams:

  • Partner with backend engineers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless application functionality.
  • Engage with product managers to understand user needs and translate them into actionable technical requirements.
  • Propose ideas to enhance product quality.

Optimize performance:

  • Ensure frontend applications are optimized for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Conduct regular performance tests and implement improvements based on findings.

Maintain code quality:

  • Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
  • Conduct peer code reviews and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence.

Stay updated with technology trends:

  • Research and implement the latest frontend technologies and frameworks to enhance development processes and user experiences. 

Requirements:

Technical Expertise:

  • Proficiency in React.js (preferred), Angular, or Vue.js (5+ years).
  • Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.
  • Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX).
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON data handling.
  • Familiarity with Maps integrations (e.g., Google Maps, Mapbox).

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Professional Experience:

  • At least 5+ years of working experience in frontend development.

Core Competencies:

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha).
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Azure).
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

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