Senior Front End Developer

Summary

Join CoLab, a company revolutionizing mechanical engineering design, as a Software Developer IV. You will be a technology leader and mentor, collaborating on complex projects, developing user-facing features, and championing best practices. This role requires extensive experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and related technologies. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including stock options, an extended health and benefits package, unlimited paid vacation, RRSP matching, and flexible remote work options within Canada. Occasional travel to Newfoundland, Canada is required. Success will be measured by on-time delivery, code quality, communication, and mentorship.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional, hands-on development experience
• Proficient with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS
• Proficient with React / React Native and GraphQL
• Hands-on experience with front-end tools such as Webpack, NPM and ESLint
• Experience with Git workflow (pull requests, code reviews)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other team members to design and plan complex scopes of work from product requirements and UI/UX designs
• Understand complex customer problems and requirements and work in a team to build a solution that adds value for the customer and the product as a whole
• Develop, test, and ship critical user-facing features on a regular basis
• Participate in code reviews and help your team deliver high-quality software
• Champion all aspects of the user’s experience, with a focus on clarity and speed
• Contribute to tech technology direction and best practices
• Mentor, support, and be an information source to junior developers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Python and its libraries
• Experience working on SaaS, large-scale distributed systems
• Consistent track record of building and maintaining highly scalable products
• Passion for working in teams with emphasis on respect and continuous improvement
• Willingness to raise your hand when you see something could be done / built better

Benefits

• This is a full-time, permanent position with an attractive compensation package that includes a stock options package
• This role offers an extended health and benefits package that includes unlimited paid vacation and RRSP matching
• Our main office location is in St. John’s, NL where we offer hybrid and remote opportunities. This role has the flexibility to work from anywhere within Canada