Senior SWE – Frontend
| Company | Velocity Global |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with a strong focus on ReactJS and TypeScript.
- Experience building scalable and responsive web applications with modern frontend technologies.
- Proficiency in integrating frontend applications with backend services and APIs using REST or GraphQL.
- Solid understanding of software design patterns, performance optimization, and accessibility standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills and in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a team-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of user-centric frontend applications using ReactJS and TypeScript.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless and engaging user experiences.
- Optimize frontend performance and ensure applications are fast, responsive, and accessible.
- Drive the adoption of best practices for frontend development, including code quality, testing, and maintainability.
- Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability and maintainability of the frontend codebase.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team.
- Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions to maintain high engineering standards.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in frontend development, bringing innovative ideas to the team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in growth-focused engineering projects or A/B testing frameworks is highly desired.
- Familiarity with backend technologies such as Postgres and AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, etc.) is a plus.