Charles Njenga
Fullstack Engineer (React / Next.js / TypeScript)
Nairobi
Summary
Fullstack engineer with 5+ years of experience building modern, scalable web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, and Cloudflare Workers. Passionate about crafting user-centric, reliable, and high-performance products. Known for autonomy, collaboration, and precision in product engineering.
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Competent Engineering professional offering foundation in engineering and design. Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of Typescript and Web development in general.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Frontend Engineer VII
Vamos Watu
07.2024 - Current
- Engineered dynamic, responsive components using Vue.js and TailwindCSS, improving UI performance by 25%.
- Integrated REST APIs and third-party SDKs to extend functionality across platforms.
- Developed custom Web components, enhancing flexibility and accelerating delivery by 40%.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions to improve deployment efficiency.
- Led QA reviews ensuring maintainable, high-quality frontend code.
Frontend Developer
Inisev
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Built performant Nuxt3 + Tailwind interfaces, emphasizing reusability and accessibility.
- Redesigned follow.it UI, enhancing engagement across a 10M+ user base.
- Collaborated in global teams ensuring design integrity and performance consistency.
Fullstack Engineer
Soop
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Architected Food Hygiene Management SPA with Cypress E2E testing.
- Developed REST APIs improving scalability and data reliability.
Mid-level Software Engineer
Identigate Integrated Solutions
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed Vue.js + Laravel applications and configured production server for Assetfix.
- Set up CI/CD automation via GitHub Actions, cutting delivery cycles by 30%.
- Implemented REST APIs and test coverage with Codecov for quality assurance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Skills
Frontend: Reactjs, Nextjs (App Router, RSC, Server Actions), TypeScript, ShadCN/UI, TailwindCSS, TanStack Query, TailwindCSS
Timeline
Frontend Engineer VII
Vamos Watu
07.2024 - Current
Frontend Developer
Inisev
05.2023 - 06.2024
Mid-level Software Engineer
Identigate Integrated Solutions
10.2022 - 03.2023
Fullstack Engineer
Soop
01.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology