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Engineering · Nairobi, Kenya

Senior Frontend Engineer

HybridFull-timeKES 250k – 400k / month

You'll work alongside our lead frontend engineer to build and ship client-facing platforms — from early architecture decisions through to launch and support. Most of our work is React and Next.js, with a strong emphasis on performance, accessibility, and maintainable component design.

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Responsibilities

  • Own frontend architecture for one or more client engagements
  • Build accessible, responsive interfaces from design handoff to production
  • Review pull requests and mentor junior engineers on the team
  • Collaborate directly with designers and backend engineers on API contracts

Requirements

  • 5+ years building production React applications
  • Strong TypeScript skills
  • Experience with Next.js App Router or comparable meta-frameworks
  • Comfortable working directly with clients on requirements

Nice to have

  • Experience with design systems
  • Familiarity with framer-motion or similar animation libraries

Benefits

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