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Hi, I'm JACOB WERE, a detail-oriented software engineer focused on front-end development, UI implementation, and agile collaboration. I enjoy turning complex designs into responsive, accessible interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern web tooling. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, I thrive in collaborative teams, love documenting processes, and am always eager to learn new systems and IT support tasks to keep operations running smoothly.…Hi, I'm JACOB WERE, a detail-oriented software engineer focused on front-end development, UI implementation, and agile collaboration. I enjoy turning complex designs into responsive, accessible interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern web tooling. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, I thrive in collaborative teams, love documenting processes, and am always eager to learn new systems and IT support tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

JACOB WERE

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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Hi, I'm JACOB WERE, a detail-oriented software engineer focused on front-end development, UI implementation, and agile collaboration. I enjoy turning complex designs into responsive, accessible interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern web tooling. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, I thrive in collaborative teams, love documenting processes, and am always eager to learn new systems and IT support tasks to keep operations running smoothly.…Hi, I'm JACOB WERE, a detail-oriented software engineer focused on front-end development, UI implementation, and agile collaboration. I enjoy turning complex designs into responsive, accessible interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern web tooling. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, I thrive in collaborative teams, love documenting processes, and am always eager to learn new systems and IT support tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m JACOB WERE, a detail-oriented software engineer focused on front-end development, UI implementation, and agile collaboration. I enjoy turning complex designs into responsive, accessible interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern web tooling.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, I thrive in collaborative teams, love documenting processes, and am always eager to learn new systems and IT support tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Front-End Engineer at SunFi

January 1, 2023 - Present

Front-End Engineer at SunFi, Lagos. Reviewed, debugged, and optimized front-end code for performance and maintainability. Collaborated with designers to translate Figma mockups into responsive, accessible UI components. Contributed to shared UI libraries using Styled-components to ensure consistency across products. Participated in Agile sprints, peer reviews, and documentation to maintain high-quality code. Wrote unit tests with Jest to validate component behavior and reduce UI regressions. Supported system-level troubleshooting and issue resolution during deployments.

Freelance Web Developer at Remote

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Designed and developed interactive user interfaces for client web applications. Improved performance and user experience through responsive layouts and design reviews. Collaborated with clients to translate requirements into functional prototypes. Conducted manual testing and implemented fixes that improved reliability and engagement.