Software Engineer II (Front End)

Wati is a growing SaaS platform that provides end-to-end WhatsApp API solutions for SMBs and large enterprises. We aim to simplify business communication, helping businesses meet their customers where they are - WhatsApp.

Backed by global investors such as Sequoia, DST Global, and Tiger Global, we're Shopify's first investment in a startup in Asia.

Headquartered in Hong Kong and trusted by 8000+ customers across 100+ countries. We're a rapidly expanding team filled with talented people from around the globe.

We are growing fast, and we are now looking for a Software Engineer II (Front End) to work closely with Development, QA, DevOps, Support and Product. You are a leader that will participate in senior technology strategy discussions, drive ideation across a distributed software team, develop implementation roadmaps and work with technical individuals to transform this into software products and solutions.

What you’ll do: 

• Develop, test, and maintain web applications using React, with a focus on creating clean, efficient, and reusable code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, product, and QA, to deliver a seamless and engaging user experience.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, and deployment.
• Implement front-end solutions that integrate with backend APIs and services in a secure and scalable manner.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and accessibility.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical discussions, and uphold high standards of code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues, ensuring the best possible user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with React development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and front-end development principles.
• Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux or Context API).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and integrating front-end code with back-end services.

What will make you stand out: 

• Experience developing or contributing to SaaS applications.
• Familiarity with component libraries and design systems to build consistent user interfaces.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and module federation is a big plus.