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Senior Frontend Developer

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Job Description - Senior Frontend Developer

Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business.  We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/7 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors.  Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UK and Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.    

We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit an experienced Senior Front End Developer to join our global team. 


 


Position Overview: 


 


As a Senior Frontend Developer, you'll spearhead our frontend development efforts, combining leadership with deep technical expertise. With your proficiency in React, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting and optimizing our web applications, ensuring they're both innovative and robust. Our technology stack includes React, Next.js, Storybook, TailwindCSS and is hosted in Azure.   The frontend communicates with the backend via REST APIs. We are also looking to develop new, greenfield services using React and Next.js. 


 


Responsibilities: 


 



  • Mentoring developers and promoting best practices across the team. 



  • Drive the adoption of advanced frontend technologies and methodologies. 



  • Collaborate with architects and backend teams to design scalable, user-friendly, and high-performant solutions. 



  • Design, develop, and optimize web applications using React, TypeScript, and other frontend technologies. 



  • Ensure the responsiveness, performance, and maintainability of applications across platforms and devices. 



  • Experience with testing frameworks and tools, ensuring the reliability and robustness of the platform. 



  • Work closely with UI/UX designers, product owners, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver optimal solutions. 



  • Engage in agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. 


 


Qualifications: 



  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology field or equivalent experience. 



  • At least 5 years experience in building React applications, with a strong grasp of web development fundamentals including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Typescript. 



  • Experience with testing frameworks/tools. 



  • Expert frontend development experience, with a proven track record of leading projects and teams. 



  • Knowledge of backend software development. 



  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of guiding the team and interacting with a variety of stakeholders. 



  • Strong leadership qualities, with a commitment to mentoring and knowledge sharing. 



  • Familiarity with modern build tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms. 



  • Exposure to other frontend libraries or frameworks. 


Being part of Sonata One provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission, and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We’re not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.    


 


Benefits:   

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