Tech Lead (Frontend)

Who are we?In November 2020, we introduced a groundbreaking financial super app in Côte d'Ivoire, offering a comprehensive suite of services encompassing online and offline payments, peer-to-peer transactions, fund transfers, as well as savings and budgeting tools.As of today, we have empowered thousands of users to seamlessly perform these financial activities, and our rapid growth continues unabated. Our overarching objective is to forge the next generation of digital financial solutions in Francophone Africa, a region where fewer than 25% of the population currently has access to traditional banking services.The financial landscape of this region is undergoing a profound transformation, with millions of individuals shifting from basic financial transactions (mobile money) to more sophisticated financial management. Djamo is uniquely positioned to emerge as the premier choice for meeting these evolving financial needs.We are proud to have garnered support from world-renowned investors, including Y Combinator, Partech, Kima, and Norskeen, which underscores our potential and commitment to reshaping the financial services landscape in Africa.To support our growth, we are looking for a Tech Lead (Frontend).Your RoleAs Tech Lead (Frontend), you will play a key leadership role in shaping Djamo’s frontend architecture, engineering practices, and team growth. You will be responsible not only for delivering high-quality frontend solutions but also for leading, mentoring, and structuring the frontend team, ensuring alignment between technical execution, product vision, and business objectives.You will work closely with Product Managers & Designers, Backend Engineers, and Engineering Leadership to scale Djamo’s applications securely, reliably, and user-centricly.Your ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureDefine and own the frontend architecture to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.Design, develop, test, and deploy frontend applications for mobile and/or web platforms.Drive technical decisions, manage technical debt, and enforce best engineering practices.Ensure application performance, security, accessibility, and reliability standards are met.Stay up to date with emerging frontend technologies and fintech trends, and assess their relevance for Djamo.Team Leadership & ManagementLead, mentor, and support frontend engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure high-quality delivery standards.Participate in hiring processes, technical interviews, onboarding, and team scaling.Help define individual growth plans and support engineers in their professional development.Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Product Managers and Designers to translate user needs and business requirements into robust technical solutions.Partner with Backend and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless system integration.Contribute to product roadmap discussions and help prioritize technical initiatives.Act as a technical point of contact for frontend-related topics across the organization.Delivery & ExecutionEnsure timely and reliable delivery of frontend features and improvements.Identify bottlenecks, bugs, and performance issues, and drive resolution.Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term technical sustainability.Support agile ceremonies and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.Your Profile5+ years of professional experience in frontend or mobile development.Bilingualism (French & English) is a requirementProven experience in a technical leadership or people management role (Tech Lead, Senior Engineer, or similar).Strong passion for building high-quality, scalable, and user-focused applications.Solid understanding of frontend architecture, performance optimization, and system design.Experience delivering production applications (App Store, Google Play, or web platforms).Familiarity with cloud messaging APIs and push notifications.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.Agile mindset, strong ownership, and ability to make pragmatic technical decisions.Excellent communication skills and ability to align technical teams with business goals.Why work at DjamoBalance between autonomy and collaboration, insight and intuition, work and life.Work in small, open, friendly teams to create beloved products and services.Ethical and stimulating environment.Contribute to the rapid expansion of a startup in French-speaking Africa.Positively impact millions by providing simple and fair banking.Collaborative, fun environment with strong team spirit and a culture of continuous employee development.We will consider all applications on the same basis. Djamo is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. You are not ticking every box or thinking you’ve got that unique set of skills we haven’t realized we need. Apply anyway; we’re always looking to add great people at every level.Type of contractContractor via DEEL - for non-residents of Côte d’Ivoire and SenegalCDD / CDI - for residents of Côte d’Ivoire or SénégalWork LocationAbidjan, Côte d’IvoireDakar, SenegalAny location within ±3 hours of GMT.Desired start date ASAPSector of activityMobile Financial Services