Senior Frontend Engineer
Job description
About the role
This role focuses on frontend architecture and cross-functional collaboration within an early-stage, high-growth environment. The position contributes to product delivery and helps steer the technology roadmap. You will own the frontend architecture decisions that shape the scalability and maintainability of Roofr's products. The hire will work closely with product and design to translate ambiguous requirements into robust technical solutions. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between user needs and technical implementation. A significant portion of the role involves mentoring junior engineers and elevating the overall quality of the codebase. You will be responsible for defining and enforcing best practices that standardize how the frontend team operates. Your work will directly influence the reliability, performance, and user experience of the platform.
Key facts
What you'll do
Driving frontend architecture forward supports the evolution of Roofr's systems.
Contributing across the software development lifecycle, from planning through delivery, ensures cohesive product outcomes.
Collaborating with cross-functional members clarifies technical requirements for implementation.
Authoring unit, functional, and acceptance tests validates application behavior and quality.
Troubleshooting and supporting production applications maintains reliability and user trust.
Translating complex business requirements into technical specifications guides the development roadmap.
Implementing reusable components and design systems ensures consistency across user interfaces.
Optimizing application performance for speed and scalability enhances user satisfaction.
Integrating modern frontend tools and workflows improves engineering productivity.
Participating in code reviews provides constructive feedback to maintain high standards.
Documenting technical decisions and processes facilitates knowledge sharing and onboarding.
Collaborating with backend teams to define API contracts ensures seamless integration.
Mentoring junior engineers helps elevate the entire team's capabilities and quality.
Staying current with frontend trends and best practices ensures the tech stack remains competitive.
Taking ownership of product quality reflects pride in work and reliability.
Requirements
The posting states a bachelor's degree requirement. Holding 3+ years with a Senior Engineering title demonstrates senior-level experience.
Possessing 5+ years of software development experience provides a broad technical foundation.
Championing agile methodologies supports frequent and confident code delivery.
Breaking down complex problems into incremental solutions addresses evolving business needs.
Recommending initiatives improves engineering technologies and culture over time.
Thriving in a collaborative environment where team members help each other grow strengthens outcomes.
Taking ownership of product quality reflects pride in work and reliability.
Maintaining excellent communication skills and valuing documentation improves alignment.
Understanding early-stage company priorities helps navigate shifting demands.
Strong experience with JavaScript and React + Redux ensures effective frontend development.
Using SCSS supports consistent and maintainable styling.
Interacting with RESTful APIs connects frontend logic to backend services.
Building frontend testing and automation for unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance tests creates reliable releases.
Practical notes
This role requires a degree as a stated credential.
Employment is based in Canada with remote arrangements.
Compensation spans $140,000 to $160,000 CAD, tailored to experience and impact.
Typical interview steps
Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.
Good to know
Roles in this field rely on strong frontend architecture and testing discipline.
Modern JavaScript frameworks and CSS tooling are central to daily work.
Agile practices and clear documentation support efficient collaboration.
Early-stage environments demand ownership and adaptability.
Cross-functional teamwork is essential for product success.
Career growth
Engineering careers usually progress from individual contributor to senior, staff, and principal levels. Some engineers move into management and lead teams of five to twenty people. Others stay on the technical track. Growth follows demonstrated impact, not tenure alone. A typical engineering ladder has clear levels with defined expectations for scope, quality, and mentorship. Moving up usually requires owning outcomes end to end rather than completing assigned tickets.