Front-end Engineer

**About Us**:
Portcast is a Singapore-based B2B SaaS platform that provides real-time vessel and container visibility, tracking, and dynamic predictive analytics for LSPs, LogTech, Shippers & BCOs. Our focus is on building the next-gen visibility platform to predict how cargo moves across the world and enable data-driven decisions. Backed by major investors in the tech industry, we believe that the logistics industry is at the inflection point of large-scale digitization.

At Portcast, we are on a mission to bring end-to-end visibility to every supply chain globally. We are a team of ambitious industry experts, data storytellers, and passionate engineers who are customer-obsessed. We are constantly working to provide our customers access to actionable and insightful data to build resilient supply chains.

**About You**:
We're seeking a proactive and skilled Front-End Engineer with a strong focus on UI/UX to join our lean team. As a Front-End Engineer at Portcast, you will work closely with our Product & Engineering team to create intuitive, responsive, and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces for our web app. You will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience and ensuring our products are easy to use and visually appealing.

**Your Role**:

- Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
- UI/UX Design Collaboration: Work closely with our Product Designer and Product Manager to translate design mockups and wireframes into high-quality, responsive web interfaces.
- User Experience Enhancement: Continuously improve the user experience by implementing feedback from users and stakeholders. Conduct user testing and usability studies with customers to gather insights and refine the UI/UX.
- Collaboration: Work closely with back-end engineers to integrate APIs (Hasura, Typesense) and ensure seamless functionality across the entire stack.
- Stay Updated: Keep up to date with the latest trends and advancements in front-end development and UI/UX design. Advocate for the adoption of cutting-edge practices and technologies within the team.

**To thrive in this role, you must have**:

- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Design, or a related field.
- 3-5+ years of work experience in front-end development, with a strong emphasis on UI/UX design.
- Experience in a B2B SaaS (UI + API) environment, ideally within the logistics tech industry.
- Experience in a startup environment, particularly as an early engineering hire who has contributed to building a technical product from scratch to scale.
- Proven experience with any of these: ReactJS/VueJS/NextJS, preferably with NuxtJS.
- Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services like AWS.
- Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+).
- Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
- Familiarity with CSS pre-processors such as Sass or Less.
- Experience with front-end build tools and package managers (Webpack, npm, Yarn).
- Strong knowledge with back-end technologies and API integration.
- Ability to translate design mockups and wireframes into high-quality code.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Empathetic communicator who values diverse perspectives and is willing to compromise when necessary.
- Self-starter and comfortable working independently and thrives in a lean & small, fast-paced team environment, capable of working autonomously and driving results without constant oversight.

**What's in it for you**:

- Tech-first Team: Join a high-performing, lean tech team passionate about solving difficult problems using technology. Collaborate with like-minded individuals and contribute to innovative solutions.
- Accelerated Growth: Benefit from a steep learning curve as you work on cutting-edge projects and see the direct impact of your work on the business and our customers.
- Rewarding Work: Make an immediate positive impact with high levels of ownership and see the direct results of your contributions on our customers, company financials, and product evolution.
- Remote-first Culture: Enjoy the flexibility of a remote work setup, with a culture of ownership at every level where we encourage you to do your best work, even when no one is watching.
- Global Workforce: Join a diverse lean team from 10+ countries, driving innovation and performance through our varied backgrounds and perspectives.

If you're a talented and passionate Front-End Engineer looking to make a significant impact in the logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you