About Smart Foundry:

Smart Foundry is a pioneering Venture Studio dedicated to creating and scaling startup companies that address African challenges through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. With a focus on crafting digital wonders, Smart Foundry has a proven track record of launching successful ventures that make a meaningful impact in various industries. Leveraging its expertise and experience, Smart Foundry is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and forging ahead with exciting new ventures such as Kwanza and Ishi, poised to revolutionize their respective industries.

Front End Developer

Do you bring websites and web apps to life with code? Are you passionate about crafting beautiful, intuitive, and engaging user experiences? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where creativity meets technical prowess? If so, then Smart Foundry is searching for a talented and enthusiastic Front-End Engineer to join our growing team!

In this role, you will:

• Translate stunning UI/UX designs into functional and pixel-perfect interfaces.
• Build dynamic and interactive web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Integrate front-end interfaces with APIs
• Optimize front-end performance for speed and responsiveness across all devices and browsers.
• Implement accessibility best practices to ensure inclusivity for all users.
• Write clean, maintainable, and modular code.
• Collaborate closely with designers, back-end developers, and other team members to ensure seamless integration and user experience.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest front-end technologies and trends.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot any front-end issues.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 3+ years of experience as a Front-End Engineer.
• Possesses a deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript best practices.
• Is proficient in a popular JavaScript framework like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Has proven experience integrating interfaces with APIs.
• Has a proven understanding of API technologies and best practices.
• Has experience in data visualisation and analytics.
• Has experience with performance optimization techniques and accessibility guidelines.
• Is a strong communicator and collaborator, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Loves to learn and experiment, and stays hungry for new front-end technologies.
• Has a keen eye for design and user experience, and can translate visual concepts into intuitive code.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with state management libraries like Redux or MobX.
• Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) or static site generation (SSG).
• Experience with testing frameworks like Jest or Cypress.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience building complex data visualizations and analytics.
• Experience building back-end systems.