Senior Frontend Developer

Ignition

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionWho we are:Founded in 2013, Ignition is the leading revenue generation platform for accounting and professional services businesses to spark greater efficiency and profitability.Ignition automates and optimizes proposals, billing, payments and workflows in a single platform that fits seamlessly into existing technology stacks.With a vision to transform how professional services and their clients do business together, Ignition empowers 7,250+ businesses to reach their full revenue potential.To date, Ignition customers have engaged over 1.7 million clients and generated US $8b in revenue via the platform.Ignition’s global workforce spans Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines, US and the UK.Company Values:
  • We are better everyday
  • We work without ego
  • We are smarter together
  • We hero our customer
Role Location: We are open to any candidates with the right work in Toronto, Canada.Job DescriptionThe purpose of this role is to contribute to the ongoing improvement and development of our software and processes using modern engineering practices with continuous deployment of high quality software code.What your day to day will look like:Building new, improving and maintaining existing frontend componentsConversion of wireframes and mock-ups into fully functioning app featuresImplementing the structure and design of web app sectionsDeveloping features to enhance the user experienceAutomating tasks through appropriate tools and scriptingSupporting validation and verification testingDelivery of cross-browser compatibility for the platformCreation and maintenance of software documentationOptimising web pages for maximum speed and scalabilityCommitting to support a safe, mindful, and productive team environment, maintaining open, honest, and respectful communicationLearn from others and mentor those around you to help them growPlay an important role in shaping the technical direction of frontend developmentHow we do it:Building high quality, clean, efficient, and reusable code for future useCollaborating with internal teams including other developers, designers, product managers and client-facing employeesCommunicating design ideas and approaches to enhancing the platformEnsuring user experience determines design choices.Collaborating with vendors to fix and improve productsOur stack:Single page app: TypeScript, React, Chakra, React-hook-form.Ruby/Rails, GraphQL, Postgres, Redis - managed by backend engineersTesting is done with Jest and Cypress (frontend); Rspec (backend)CI/CD using CircleCI and GitHubHow we work:Distributed teamContinuous DeliveryCode ReviewsSprintsSpark ProjectsRetrospectivesQualificationsWho you are:Curiosity to develop knowledge of a variety of programming languages and frameworks.Someone who can engage in robust and articulate dialogue while maintaining an open mind.There’s an unshakeable desire to write testable and well tested code.A skilful and dependable person who recognizes that there is always more to learn.A sense of humour, and the ability to focus yet still have a laugh in high pressure situations.A pragmatic, objective thinker who can weigh up options based on requirements, best fit and maturity of technologyWhat you need to succeed:6+ years frontend development experienceProficiency with TypeScript, React.js, HTML, CSS and modern JavaScript toolingExperience with responsive and adaptive designGood problem solving skillsExcellent verbal communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsAdditional InformationWhy join us:Join our global SaaS scale-up company where we foster a collaborative, open, and transparent culture and work without ego. Our team comprises curious and intelligent colleagues who embrace challenges. Here's what we offer:
  • Employee stock options from day one
  • 20 days of accrued annual vacation plus 10 wellbeing days to prioritize yourself and your loved ones
  • Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, along with 2 paid days off a year for volunteering
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits starting immediately
  • Annual education allowance reimbursement to support your professional development
  • Employee recognition program
  • Quarterly wellness allowance to invest in your personal wellness
  • Paid subscriptions to Headspace and LifeWorks EAP & Wellbeing Platform
  • Flexible working arrangements, supported by WFH reimbursement and technology allowance to ensure your safety while working from home
  • Personal tax return assistance (since we're in the accounting business!)
  • Paid parental leave
Experience comes in many forms, and skills are transferable, please consider applying, even if you don’t tick all the boxes.Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.Ignition is an equal opportunity employer, providing fair consideration to all applicants regardless of background.Ignition is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If there’s a fit, we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For questions, requests, or alternate formats, contact us at careers@ignitionapp.com.

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