Senior Frontend Engineer (React Native)
Kwara, Kenya
Job Description
Welcome to Kwara!
We are the first player in the market to provide a modern banking backoffice for credit unions as as well as a shared neobanking app for credit union members.
We need to grow the SaaS-part of the business to unlock weekly transacting users on our neobank app. We need to try different ways to grow our credit union clients month over month, and double down on the most scalable ways. We can learn from SaaS best practices, but also require someone who has a deep understanding of the market and purchasing process
Kwara is looking for a driven, experienced frontend engineer to join our Neobank Cell.
You will be working on our native app, ensuring the mobile banking application is functioning at it’s best capacity across iOS and Android.
Your responsibilities
- Development of a new cross platform React Native mobile application from the ground up
- Release new versions of the app to App Store and Google play frequently
- Develop high-quality software design and architecture
- Ensure new features can be implemented without continuous re-work of existing functionality
- Propose and implement solutions that ensure the users have a delightful experience
- Liaise with Product Managers, Designers and Backend Developers to ensure features are implemented
- Code review thoroughly and be open to receive feedback from your peers on code you deliver
Requirements
What we expect
- You have 5+ years working on production level code, and enjoyed using React Native for 3+ years
- Familiar with XCode/Android Studio and have built, maintained and released in App Store/Google Play
- You have experience testing and debugging React Native apps
- You have a scalability mindset and care about the security implications of your choices
- You are user-focused and can liaise with Design teams to achieve the best UX for the app
- You test your code and follow TDD principles to ensure critical features are working as expected
Benefits
What there is for you
HQ and Remote Work
Kwara HQ is in Nairobi, Kenya. Remote team members will have the opportunity to visit our beautiful city regularly. We work both in-person and remotely.
Culture amp; Values
Kwara has a culture that emphasizes sustainable processes, kindness, and work-life balance. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that a broad range of lived experiences makes our team and product stronger. This is especially important to us as our leadership team includes diverse racial backgrounds and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Our Investors
Kwara is a well-funded venture-backed startup by Softbank, Finparx, Google, Norrsken, FINCA Ventures, Catalyst Fund and Kepple.
Care for the Kwaran!
We care deeply about Kwaran's experience and aim to provide tools and systems that software engineers will rave about. The team has collectively had a great deal of experience building fintech and developer-facing products in Africa and other emerging markets.