Senior Frontend Engineer

Zenysis is a global technology startup that builds an integration and advanced analytics software that empowers governments and international organizations to deliver lifesaving health programs in a truly-data driven way.

We are a diverse team of software engineers, diplomats, public health and development experts, and we are on a mission to transform the capacity of governments and international organizations to respond to the biggest global health challenges of our time.

Governments in 12 countries across Africa, Asia, and South America currently use our software to deliver lifesaving healthcare to millions of people in need, track pandemic threats, and coordinate responses to large-scale emergencies. We are currently funded by USAID, the Global Fund, Gavi, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and PAHO among others.

At Zenysis, we are proactive about ensuring a healthy work/life balance and invest heavily in learning and personal development. As a global company, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core parts of our values and how we conduct ourselves as a team.

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

Responsibilities:

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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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years experience in frontend design and development.
• Strong 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 written and verbal communication skills.

Zenysis is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged.