Frontend Developer (AW)

As a Frontend Developer, you will play a key role in shaping and building an innovative user experience for the future of decentralised finance (DeFi). We are looking for a skilled developer who is passionate about creating intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging interfaces that enhance user interaction and drive business growth in the DeFi space.

This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a high-performance team in developing a cutting-edge product that will redefine the DeFi ecosystem. You will be joining a stealth-mode initiative supported by a well-funded company, allowing you to innovate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the resources and support needed to push the boundaries of technology. Your work will directly contribute to creating a product that will have a profound impact on the world of DeFi, underpinned by the financial strength and strategic direction of our organisation.

Your First 6 Months

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the frontend architecture and set development priorities aligned with the product roadmap.
• Integrate the front-end with blockchain technologies and smart contracts, ensuring secure and efficient interaction with DeFi protocols.
• Implement AI-powered features to enhance user engagement and provide intelligent, data-driven experiences within the application.
• Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices to ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and fix performance bottlenecks, ensuring a robust and reliable platform.
• Contribute to the hiring and mentoring of junior frontend developers to build a high-performing development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the frontend architecture of the product, ensuring a responsive and high-performing user experience.
• Build and optimise user interfaces to simplify complex DeFi functionalities.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate design mockups into fully functional mobile and web applications.
• Integrate the front-end with blockchain networks, smart contracts, decentralised protocols, and AI-powered services to deliver intelligent, data-driven user experiences.
• Implement and manage wallet integrations (e.g., MetaMask, WalletConnect) for user authentication and transaction signing.
• Work closely with backend developers to ensure seamless interaction between the frontend and APIs or blockchain nodes for real-time data display.
• Ensure security best practices are followed, particularly concerning user data and blockchain interactions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular).
• Conduct regular testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to enhance the performance and usability of the platform.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in DeFi, blockchain, and frontend development to continuously improve the product.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, backend, product) to deliver new features and improvements according to the product roadmap.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and workflows.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular).
• Strong skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+), with a focus on responsive design and accessibility.
• Experience with frontend build tools and package managers (e.g., Webpack, Babel, npm, Yarn).
• Knowledge of blockchain fundamentals, DeFi concepts, and key DeFi protocols (e.g., Uniswap, Aave, Compound).
• Experience integrating frontends with smart contracts using tools like Web3.js, Ethers.js, or similar.
• Familiarity with Ethereum, Layer 2 solutions, or other blockchain networks, including experience with wallet integrations (e.g., MetaMask, WalletConnect).
• Understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, and experience integrating AI-powered services or APIs into web applications.
• Strong grasp of security best practices in web development, particularly in blockchain and DeFi contexts.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Knowledge of API integration and real-time data handling.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles, working with designers to deliver a cohesive user experience.
• Experience with testing and debugging tools for frontend development.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and stay current with industry trends in DeFi, blockchain, and AI.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with decentralised application (dApp) development.
• Knowledge of cryptography and security protocols.
• Understanding of financial markets and DeFi instruments.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD practices, and performance optimisation.
• Proficiency in testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
• Experience in data visualisation (e.g., D3.js, Chart.js).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Understanding of AI/ML integration for analytics and predictions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A creative problem-solver eager to innovate and push boundaries in the DeFi space.
• Approaches challenges with a growth mindset, leveraging expertise to create intuitive and visually compelling user interfaces.
• Possesses a deep understanding of web technologies and a strong grasp of blockchain fundamentals, particularly within DeFi.
• Thrives in start-up environments, seeing ambiguity as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.
• Comfortable taking ownership of complex problems and transforming them into user-friendly solutions.
• Excels in collaboration, building trust and rapport with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adept at communicating complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Relentless in delivering high-quality products, even under pressure.
• Understands that speed and agility are key competitive advantages and drives urgency and efficiency without compromising quality.
• Passionate about DeFi, with a commitment to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of this dynamic field.