Senior Frontend Developer
WayflyerAbout the role
π Company Mission
Our mission is to give the world access to the best products by empowering great brands to reach their growth potential.
πΌ About Wayflyer
Today's consumer brands need a capital provider that keeps pace with their growth ambitions. Traditional financing options are slow, cumbersome and often out of reach. That's why we built Wayflyer.
Our unique technology allows us to assess businesses in minutes, generate financing offers that reflect their growth potential and send funds in as little as 24 hours.
Since launching in April 2020, we've deployed over $4.5bn to thousands of brands worldwide, backed by Tier 1 banks like J.P. Morgan. We've become a trusted financing partner for some amazing brands, like True Classic, Little Words Project and Kekoa Foods.
Teams at Wayflyer are truly cross-functional. You'll be collaborating with ambitious colleagues from around the world - all striving to deliver on a huge opportunity. Check out this video to hear directly from them.
π Culture & Values at Wayflyer
At Wayflyer, we value being sound people, excellent operators, and ambitious overachievers, working together with integrity, creativity, and bold optimism to deliver exceptional results. To learn more, please visit our website.
π Your Role at a Glance: The key ways you'll bring value to the team
Lead the design and implementation of complex frontend features using TypeScript and React, ensuring high-quality, reusable components that scale across our financial products
Provide technical leadership in architectural decisions and establish best practices for frontend development
Partner with product and design teams to define and implement intuitive interfaces that help ecommerce brands access and manage their funding
Drive improvements in performance, accessibility, and user experience across our platform
Mentor junior developers and conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high code quality standards
Collaborate with backend teams to design and implement robust API integrations
Lead technical discussions and contribute to the team's technical strategy
Identify and proactively address technical debt and system scalability challenges
π¨ What Makes You a Great Fit
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of professional experience in software development, with deep expertise in frontend development
Advanced proficiency in TypeScript and extensive experience with React and modern frontend architectures
Expert knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript fundamentals with a focus on performance optimization
Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and managing complex state
Solid understanding of Python and Django, with the ability to mentor others
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and maintaining high-quality testing practices
Proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior developers
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex problems
Excellent communication abilities and experience managing stakeholder relationships
π€ What to Expect After You Apply
You can expect to hear from a member of our Talent Acquisition team soon. If we believe you're a good fit, the first step will be a conversation with a recruiter who will guide you through the next stages of the process. The full interview process, which includes meeting the Hiring Manager and completing a case study or interview loop, typically takes approximately four to six weeks.
ποΈThe Perks of Being at Wayflyer
π΄ Time Off That Matters
Recharge with 25 days of paid annual leave, plus public holidays.
π§ Your Wellbeing
Access support and resources to support your wellbeing, including our Wellbeing @ Wayflyer ERG.
π« Comprehensive Health & Protection
Apply for this role
Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights β in under 60 seconds.
Apply Now βGenerate Application KitFree account required β sign up in 30s