2,629 Front End Development jobs in Kenya

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex front-end web applications and features.
• Architect robust and scalable front-end solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Write high-quality, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional and engaging user interfaces.
• Work with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with server-side logic.
• Mentor and guide junior front-end developers, conducting code reviews and providing technical leadership.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimizing applications for speed and scalability.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design across various devices and screen sizes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to the definition of front-end architecture, tooling, and development processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and technical issues reported by QA or users.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience in front-end development, with a proven track record of leading projects.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• In-depth experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong understanding of state management solutions (e.g., Redux, Vuex, NgRx).
• Experience with front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel, Vite).
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
• Excellent understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities for a remote team.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress) is a plus.

• Develop, implement, and maintain user-facing features using modern front-end technologies.
• Translate UI/UX designs into functional and responsive web pages.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and usability.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate server-side logic with client-side applications.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Identify and troubleshoot bugs and performance issues.
• Stay informed about emerging front-end technologies and industry trends.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge within the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in front-end development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extensive experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Familiarity with front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Proficiency in using Git for version control.
• Experience with unit and integration testing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a remote setting.
• A portfolio showcasing responsive and interactive web applications is highly recommended.

• Design, develop, and implement responsive and interactive front-end web applications.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate mockups and wireframes into high-quality code.
• Develop and integrate APIs, working with back-end services.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to establishing coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging front-end and full-stack technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical discussions.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge within the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in front-end development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks/libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end build tools.
• Experience with back-end development languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java) and frameworks.
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience in remote teamwork.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is essential.

• Develop and implement user-facing features using modern front-end technologies.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with back-end developers and designers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging front-end technologies and industry trends.
• Troubleshoot and debug front-end issues.
• Contribute to front-end architecture discussions and decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in front-end development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with one or more modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a remote setting.

• Develop and implement responsive, user-friendly interfaces for e-commerce platforms.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality code.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with back-end developers and UI/UX designers.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and performance optimization.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging front-end technologies and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of professional experience in front-end development.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento).
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

About Cellulant:

Cellulant
is Africa's leading payments company, providing seamless, secure and innovative solutions that empower businesses, banks, and global brands to thrive in a fast-changing global economy. 

With a presence in over
24 countries and 200+ payment methods

across cards, bank transfer and mobile money, our
single API payment platform, Tingg

, simplifies collections, disbursements, and reconciliations. It processes over
1 million transactions daily

for market leaders in various sectors, such as Airlines, Telecoms, E-commerce, Ride-Hailing, Retail, and Remittances. 

By simplifying how people pay and get paid, we drive trust, commerce and scale – and connect companies to their ambitions.  

Our Story:

Across Africa, payments are more than transactions. They are gateways to prosperity, connecting people, businesses and communities to opportunities and growth. 

From enabling a logistics company in Lusaka to pay suppliers across borders, to enabling a hospitality brand in Lagos to scale effortlessly, to supporting an airline in Nairobi to reconcile payments from multiple platforms, Cellulant is the bridge that makes it all possible. 

Through trusted technology and customer-centric innovation, we build connections that inspire progress, strengthen economies and transform payments into a tool for progress.

Since our founding in 2003, we've continuously adapted and grown, leveraging our experiences to simplify payments for businesses. We are driven by an unshakable belief that seamless people-centred payments are the key to unlocking prosperity. 

Today, Cellulant powers online and offline payment processing, allowing businesses to collect payments, send payouts, and accelerate business growth.

Our Mission:

To deliver seamless, secure and innovative payment solutions for businesses. 

Our Vision:

To create a connected world where businesses move money as easily as they share ideas.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a
Software Engineer: Front-End

with a strong command of modern front-end technologies, excellent code review practices, and a passion for collaboration and mentorship. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality user interfaces, provide technical leadership, and help elevate the performance of the engineering team through deep technical contributions and peer support.

Key Responsibilities

Code Quality & Technical Excellence

• Review merge requests from peers with attention to detail, identifying:
• Common mistakes early in the review process
• Missing test scenarios
• Deviations from coding standards
• Inefficient queries, logic, or algorithms — and suggest better alternatives
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code to help the team meet sprint goals
• Deliver tasks with minimal rework or back-and-forth during reviews
• Drive the creation and adoption of reusable components and shared front-end libraries across teams
• Conduct UI walkthroughs and demo sessions for project stakeholders

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work

• Collaborate with:
• Product designers

to translate Figma designs into performant, accessible UI components
- Backend engineers

to define APIs and ensure seamless user journeys
- Actively participate in sprint ceremonies including:
- Daily stand-ups
- Sprint planning and backlog refinement
- Retrospectives — contributing to continuous team improvement
- Lead task refinements where you are the designated
Tech Owner

Production & Operational Readiness

• Own end-to-end debugging of production issues using tools such as:
• Datadog

for tracing HTTP requests
- Logging and monitoring

systems to identify root causes
- Understand and leverage the team's CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery
- Identify and share relevant documentation with new or existing team members

Autonomy & Ownership

• Work independently with little to no supervision
• Demonstrate proactive behavior — e.g., posting status updates, reviewing PRs, and following team processes without being prompted
• Exhibit strong verbal and especially written communication skills for effective documentation and collaboration

Experience and Qualifications
Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of the team's front-end tech stack (e.g.,
  React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS-in-JS

, etc.)
- Strong understanding of modern state management, component design, and front-end testing frameworks
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools
- Experience working with design systems and creating reusable UI components
- Knowledge of backend integration and REST API consumption

Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in front-end development
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality front-end applications
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical discussions

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership mindset
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to self-manage and deliver without close supervision

Why Work for Us?

At Cellulant, we are more than a payments company: we are bridge-builders. We believe that by simplifying the way people pay and get paid, we are connecting companies to their ambitions, people to opportunities, and Africa to the global economy. Our work goes beyond payments—it's about what people, businesses, and communities can do when the movement of money becomes more dependable, seamless, and secure. 

Some exciting things about us.

• We have an extensive footprint:

We have an office presence in  10 countries, and our products serve 24 countries across Africa, with a global workforce of about 300 employees.
- We believe innovation is at the heart of Fintech:

Thousands of market leaders and top enterprises trust our technology to power their payments. Our customers are in various sectors, including financial services, travel and hospitality, telecom, e-commerce, remittance companies, SaaS, and the gig economy.
- We support a diverse and inclusive workforce:

We focus on the growth and development of our employees through well-developed, individualised career paths, ensuring you reach your full potential in a supportive and delivery-oriented environment.
- We put our employees first:

We offer market-related compensation, generous personal time off, and medical and life insurance benefits (markets permitting).
- We seek collaborative builders:

At Cellulant, we believe that great ideas happen when we come together. Therefore, we nurture a collaborative work environment that challenges, engages, and empowers each person to contribute to the growth and success of the business.
- We solve Africa's digital economy:

We're solving payment challenges on the continent to create opportunities and accelerate economic growth for all of Africa.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex frontend features and user interfaces.
• Mentor and guide a team of frontend developers, fostering technical growth and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional interfaces.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code using modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and knowledge sharing.
• Define and enforce frontend development best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and trends, recommending adoption where appropriate.
• Work effectively in an Agile development environment with cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional frontend development experience.
• Proven experience leading frontend development teams.
• Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite) and version control systems (Git).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote team interaction.
• A keen eye for design and a passion for user experience.