Senior Frontend Engineer
Kela Technologies
Software Engineering
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Posted on Jan 2, 2026
Senior Frontend Engineer
- Engineering
- Tel Aviv (TLV)
- Senior
- Full-time
Description
Kela is a secure, open platform enabling rapid and seamless integration of commercial and military systems in service of Western defense. Designed and battle-tested by Israeli innovators, Kela ensures the West meets today’s frontline challenges and evolves with tomorrow’s innovations.
We are looking for a highly skilled Front-End developer to take ownership of the front-end development for our cloud-based systems. The role requires extensive experience in building responsive, high-performance user interfaces using React. You will also be responsible for designing and implementing scalable front-end solutions for complex web applications.
Responsibilities
- Build tactical UIs - map layers, entity management, device grids, video streaming views
- Own features end-to-end, work directly with backend (gRPC/protobuf) and infra teams
- Integrate sensors, effectors, and defense systems into a unified interface
Requirements
- 6+ years building production frontends
- Passion for building delightful user interfaces
- Experience with React, TypeScript
- Proven ability to lead front-end projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Nice to have:
- Maps/GIS or complex real-time data visualization
- Data-intensive frontends (thousands of entities, high-frequency updates)
- Background in defense or mission-critical systems
- Familiarity with Leaflet, gRPC