Front-End Developer

Are you a passionate front-end developer ready to make an impact in the dynamic and global maritime shipping industry? Join our small, innovative team developing cutting-edge applications to empower our chartering and operations teams at Western Bulk.

What You’ll Do:
· Build intuitive and efficient interfaces for applications used daily by our commercial teams. You will be able to directly work with end users.
· Collaborate with a talented team to tackle real-world challenges in a global, fast-paced environment.
· Solve complex problems in a vital industry that keeps the world moving.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant frontend applications using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate design mockups and feature requirements into efficient and reusable code
• Implement responsive and accessible UI/UX designs to ensure optimal performance across different devices and browsers.
• Work with AWS cloud services to integrate and manage front-end solutions effectively in the cloud environment.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and maintainability.
• Drive our use of best tools by staying on top of frontend technologies and industry trends – push us to do better!

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor’s or Master degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
· 3 to 5 years of experience in front-end development with a focus on React or similar
· Strong understanding of core web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
· Experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., S3, Lambda, CloudFront) and familiarity with deploying and managing applications on AWS.
· Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration with backend services.
· Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.

Personal qualities

• Ownership and Accountability
• Problem-Solving Mindset
• User-Centric Perspective
• Proactive Communication
• Collaborative Spirit