Divest Enables African crypto users to convert their cryptocurrencies into local fiat currency instantly.
On the Divest app, you can use cryptocurrency to effortlessly send money directly to the bank accounts and mobile wallets of individuals and businesses in Africa from anywhere in the world. This enables quick and con
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We’re looking for a skilled Frontend Engineer with strong experience in React (Next.js) to help us build seamless, high-performing web experiences for our users. If you’re passionate about elegant code, clean design systems, and intuitive user interfaces, we’d love to meet you.
Job Expectations
Architect, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using React (Next.js).
Write clean, well-structured, and reusable code following modern frontend best practices.
Implement pixel-perfect UIs based on design specifications from Figma or similar tools.
Create smooth transitions, micro-interactions, and animations that enhance user experience.
Integrate APIs and work closely with backend engineers to deliver complete, reliable features.
Optimize applications for speed, responsiveness, and accessibility across devices and browsers.
Maintain component libraries and design systems for consistency across products.
Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality features on time.
Manage time effectively and thrive in a remote, fast-paced environment.
Critical Competencies
3+ years of hands-on experience building production-ready React applications.
Deep understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3 (Sass/Tailwind).
Experience with state management tools (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, or similar).
Familiarity with API integration, version control (Git), and CI/CD workflows.
Strong grasp of web performance optimization and accessibility (WCAG) principles.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills — you’re a team player who cares about results.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Bonus Points
Experience working on crypto, blockchain, or fintech applications.
Familiarity with web security, payment integrations, or African fintech ecosystems.
Contributions to open-source or active engagement with the frontend community.
Cultural Competencies
Entrepreneurial and experimental — thrives in a startup environment.
Bias for action and growth, not afraid to fail fast and learn quickly.
Mission-driven and passionate about expanding financial access in Africa.
You work well with people of different backgrounds, identities, values and cultures
You listen well, seek to understand and respond with empathy
You give and take constructive feedback to and from colleagues at any level
You are extremely curious and love working collaboratively
A knack for continuous growth, learning and knowledge sharing
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