Senior Front End Engineer, Internal Tools at Taptap Send

London, England, United Kingdom

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$120,000 – $180,000Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess over 5 years of professional experience in building web applications using TypeScript and React. Experience with design systems libraries like Material UI and implementing designs from Figma is required. The role also requires experience in owning user-facing features end-to-end, from conception to launch.

Responsibilities

The Senior Front End Engineer will take ownership of the development of the external facing new web product, building experiences across the stack primarily using TypeScript and React. Responsibilities include writing well-tested, high-quality code with an eye towards generics and re-use, collaborating closely with design and product teams to regularly ship working features, participating in release planning and deployment, and mentoring and advising team members.

Skills

Front End Development

Hybrid

React

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Taptap Send

Facilitates cross-border mobile money transfers

About Taptap Send

Taptap Send facilitates mobile money transfers across borders, primarily targeting individuals in the UK, EU, US, Canada, and UAE who wish to send money to family and friends in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Users can complete transactions easily by providing the recipient's name and mobile number, allowing funds to be deposited instantly into the recipient's mobile money wallet. This process eliminates the need for physical visits to money transfer agents and significantly reduces waiting times for recipients. Taptap Send operates in the remittance market, generating revenue through transaction fees and favorable exchange rates, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer services. The company's goal is to provide a fast, secure, and affordable way to send money internationally, using technology to simplify the transfer process.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$76.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Equity

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Regulatory compliance issues in Ghana could disrupt operations in other countries.

The introduction of 'Charities' may divert focus from core remittance services.

Reliance on transaction fees and exchange rates is threatened by competitors offering lower fees.

Differentiation

Taptap Send offers instant deposits into mobile wallets, enhancing user convenience.

The platform focuses on underserved markets, providing financial inclusion opportunities.

Taptap Send's user-friendly interface requires only a recipient's name and mobile number.

Upsides

Increased smartphone penetration in Africa and Asia expands Taptap Send's potential user base.

The global remittance market is projected to grow, boosting demand for Taptap Send's services.

Partnerships with platforms like CompareRemit broaden Taptap Send's audience and transparency.

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