Senior Front-End Software Developer

Scrawlr is a company building a software platform and series of products dedicated to enabling alternative forms of communication layered on existing internet content, together with delivering superior monetization flexibility and content ownership for content generators. We have recently completed our internal beta and are preparing for our external beta. We are looking forward to bringing on additional like-minded individuals to assist in product launch.

The founder, board of directors, and lead investors in Scrawlr have a strong background in a variety of successful, transformational startups, and we are building our platform alongside a number of other startups within a successful ecosystem.

We are working on a transformational project that we believe will have a global impact, and we expect our team members to solve complex, unique technical problems on a daily basis. Our team members are given a high degree of product ownership, including the latitude to propose and implement approaches that can be divergent from all standard or existing solutions.

We are committed to an environment where we seek and adopt the best possible solution to any problem, evaluating solutions on the basis of merit rather than hierarchy. We are looking for leaders who have the capacity to challenge existing solutions, both from within and outside of the organization, and propose superior alternatives.

We are looking for Senior Front-end Software Developer to join us. As a key member of our front-end development team, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing user interfaces.

• Collaborating closely with other developers and product owners to translate and implement innovative product functionality
• Proactively engaging in collaborative planning sessions with cross-functional teams
• Actively seeking opportunities to expand your skill set, staying informed about emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends in front-end development.
• Contributing to a continuous learning environment within the team by encouraging knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and collaborative problem-solving
• Supporting junior staff in their professional growth by offering mentorship, sharing insights, and contributing to an atmosphere that encourages curiosity and skill enhancement

• Five (5) years of experience of relevant work experience in a software development or contractor environment
• Two (2) years of experience working with Svelte framework projects
• Proficiency in using Tailwind CSS for building responsive and accessible user interfaces
• Experience in developing reusable UI components and design systems
• Excellent understanding of web page performance, debugging, and best practices
• Experience with reactive state management concepts
• Experience with module bundler systems and related web tooling concepts
• Experience working with REST APIs
• Experience leading small to midsize multi-product teams with demonstrated ability to mentor team members as well as provide technical guidance and oversight on implementation direction
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience working in start-up environments
• Experience with Web Assembly in medium to large-scale codebases
• Git Hub profile with sample projects to showcase

• Base compensation of $125,000 - $140,000 per year
• Extended health benefits plan

• Nature:
  Temporary, Full-time, Hybrid
• Time Commitment: 40 hours per week
• Start Date:
  
  Immediate

Please note:

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in Canada

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.