Senior Frontend Developer

Company Description

Varaha is a global, leading, climate tech venture focused on carbon removal solutions such as - regenerative agriculture, afforestation, biochar, and enhanced rock weathering - that support smallholder land stewards at scale. In just the third year of operation, we are removing and avoiding more than 1 million tons of CO2 and distributing the majority of the revenues to more than 100,000 smallholder land stewards in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Backed by leading global investors, our founding and management team comes with a stellar track record of successfully scaling projects and products to millions of smallholder land stewards at leading Agriculture and tech businesses.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Frontend Developer with 4+ years of experience, focusing on React.js and server-side rendering with Next.js. Key responsibilities include developing web applications, writing efficient code in JavaScript/TypeScript, designing responsive UIs with HTML5, CSS3, and SASS/LESS, and managing state with Redux, MobX, or Context API. Proficiency in Git, experience with testing frameworks like Jest, and familiarity with Agile methodologies are essential. Preferred skills include other JavaScript frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and GraphQL. Join us for exciting projects in a collaborative environment.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain high-quality web applications using React.js and Next.js (or other server-side rendering frameworks).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while following best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimise performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Qualifications

What we look for in a candidate:

• Experience: 4+ years of professional experience in front-end development with a strong focus on React.js.
• Server-Side Rendering: Proficiency in Next.js or any other server-side rendering framework.
• JavaScript/TypeScript: Strong understanding and practical experience with JavaScript/TypeScript.
• HTML/CSS: Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and pre-processing platforms such as SASS/LESS.
• State Management: Experience with state management libraries like Redux, MobX, or Context API.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and version control systems.
• Testing: Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Cypress.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and related libraries.

Additional Information

What we offer

Join a small, ambitious, and international team and enjoy the following benefits: 

• Competitive salary & ESOPs policy
• Key role in shaping a fast-growing climate tech startup 
• Support for learning & professional development 
• A culture of undogmatic, unbureaucratic creativity and collaboration

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Varaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.