Junior Web Developer Consultant

Apply now to join BURN as a Junior Web Developer Consultant and help us deliver fuel-efficient cooking solutions across Africa! As Junior Web Developer Consultant at BURN, you’ll enhance our digital platforms and support our mission of providing fuel-efficient cooking appliances across Africa. Make a real impact, work on-site collaboratively three days a week, and advance your career. 

BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects. BURN Manufacturing designs, produces and distributes Africa’s best-selling, fuel efficient biomass, electric, hybrid and liquid fuel cooking appliances.

Junior Web Developer Consultant (Fixed Term role)

About the role

This is a consulting role where you’ll work closely with our creative, software, corporate communications and carbon teams to maintain and enhance BURN’s corporate website and other digital platforms. You’ll handle both front-end and back-end development tasks, support integrations, optimize performance, and help ensure our website stays fast, secure, and user-friendly.

We’re looking for someone who can bring technical expertise, creativity, and a collaborative attitude to the team. The role is on-site three days per week, with the rest flexible for remote work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Front-End Development
  • Build and maintain responsive, user-friendly web interfaces using React/Next.js.
  • Turn design wireframes and mock-ups into functional web components.
  • Ensure a consistent look and feel across the site and other digital platforms.
  • Optimize front-end performance and loading speed across devices and browsers.

• Back-End Development
  • Develop server-side functionality and APIs to power dynamic website features.
  • Work with databases to manage data efficiently and securely.
  • Support server-side rendering and handle back-end tasks like form processing and authentication.
  • Ensure best practices for security, scalability, and data integrity.

• Digital Platform Support
  • Integrate third-party services such as Google Tag Manager, analytics tools, and other marketing platforms.
  • Assist in implementing tracking, reporting, and performance monitoring tools.
  • Help maintain web-based platforms or tools used by our teams and partners.

• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with designers, marketers, and product managers to turn ideas into functional features.
  • Contribute to discussions about digital storytelling, website updates, and platform improvements.
  • Maintain organized code repositories, documentation, and asset libraries.
  • Support external developers or agencies when needed.

Skills and Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in web development (full stack preferred).
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3.
• Experience with React and Next.js.
• Familiarity with Node.js or another server-side environment.
• Experience with REST APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Knowledge of responsive and mobile-first web design.
• Comfortable with Git or other version control systems.
• Experience deploying apps with Vercel.
• Familiarity with headless CMS or modern content platforms.
• Knowledge of SEO and web performance optimization.
• Some exposure to UI/UX tools like Figma or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Problem-solver with attention to detail.
• Collaborative and communicative — you can work well with cross-functional teams.
• Eager to learn and take initiative.
• Passionate about using tech to support social impact and climate solutions.