Front-End Engineer (Bahraini National)

Hire Fellows; Manama; On-site; BHD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology start-up in Bahrain is seeking a Senior Front-End Engineer to architect and build web applications. The role involves creating responsive dashboards and optimizing user experiences through analytics. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience with React and a strong understanding of data visualization. This position offers the opportunity to impact the product direction significantly in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production frontend development experience.
• Experience with Vercel deployment and optimization.
• Proven ability to build complex, interactive data visualizations.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build new React web applications.
• Design and implement sophisticated dashboards.
• Optimize user experiences through telemetry and analytics.

Skills

Production frontend development experience with modern React applications

Building and deploying complete web applications from scratch

Dashboard and data visualization experience

Strong TypeScript proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Tools

React

Vercel

Mixpanel

Amplitude

Job description

We're seeking a Senior Front-End Engineer who can architect and build complete web applications from the ground up to join an investment start-up in Bahrain. You'll own the entire frontend experience from designing component architectures and implementing responsive dashboards to deploying production applications and monitoring user behavior.

This isn't just about implementing designs; you'll be expected to think strategically about user experience, application architecture, and data visualization. You'll work closely with product and design teams to create interfaces that make complex financial concepts intuitive and accessible.

What you'll be doing:

• Architect and build new React web applications for investment management and financial workflows
• Design and implement sophisticated dashboards with complex data visualizations and interactions
• Own the complete deployment pipeline using Vercel and modern frontend tooling
• Implement user telemetry and analytics to understand user behavior and optimize experiences
• Build responsive, accessible interfaces that work across devices and browsers
• Collaborate with backend teams to design and consume APIs effectively
• Take initiative on technical decisions that impact user experience and product direction
• Contribute to design system development and component architecture
• Engage with product stakeholders to understand user needs and translate them into technical solutions
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of production frontend development experience with modern React applications
• Proven experience building and deploying complete web applications from scratch
• Vercel deployment expertise, familiar with modern frontend deployment and optimization practices
• Dashboard and data visualization experience, you've built complex, interactive interfaces for data-heavy applications
• User telemetry and analytics implementation, experience with tools like Mixpanel, Amplitude, or similar
• Strong TypeScript proficiency and modern React patterns (hooks, context, state management)
• Startup mentality: comfortable with ambiguous requirements and rapid iteration
• Product-minded: genuine interest in user experience and business outcomes
• High autonomy: you can drive frontend architecture decisions and own complete features
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative approach
  
  

Nice to Have

• Multi-language/internationalization experience, RTL support, locale management, and cultural considerations
• Experience with financial applications, trading interfaces, or investment platforms
• Advanced data visualization libraries (D3.js, Recharts, etc.)
• Performance optimization and Core Web Vitals expertise
• Experience with design systems and component libraries
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design
• Arabic language skills or experience in Middle Eastern markets
  
  

Technical Stack

• React with TypeScript
• Modern CSS (CSS Modules, Styled Components, or Tailwind)
• Vercel for deployment and hosting
• Analytics and telemetry tools
• REST APIs and data fetching patterns