Senior Front End Engineer (Remote)

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) of Companies is committed to helping our customers become much more financially successful and secure.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, there are flexible working arrangements so you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at Questrade.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

• Health & wellbeing resources and programs
• Paid vacation and personal days for work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Flexible work arrangements
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to participate and contribute to community causes
• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environments
  
  
  

We’re looking for our next Senior Front-End Engineer. Could It Be You?

The Senior Front End Engineer will be involved in the development of functionally rich, robust and user friendly web applications, following through all stages of the Agile software development life cycle from inception to implementation. The developer will collaborate on a cross functional team including UX Design, QA and Back-End developers and will collaborate with other Front-End Engineers in the growth of best practices and technological advancements. The ideal candidate for this role should be able to thrive in dynamic environments, have a strong work ethic, positive energy and the ability to innovate.

What’s it like working as an Senior Front End Engineer at Questrade?

You will be responsible for:

• Developing, testing, debugging standards-compliant, cross-browser compatible web applications
• Enhancing and modifying existing applications as needed to ensure add new features or improve user-experience
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting problems with existing applications
• Interacting and communicating with designers, developers, QA testers, copywriters, product owners and others in order to understand requirements and scope of work
• Playing active role in defining and implementing best practices, standards and procedures including quality and delivery methodologies
• Helping the team to estimate work efforts for user stories, including determining requirements, dependencies and risks
• Supporting the team in technical decisions and development estimates
• Conducting research and developing proof of concepts
• Participating in and contribute to all Agile Scrum ceremonies
  
  
  

So are YOU our next Senior Front End Engineer ? You are if you have…

To succeed, in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science or other related field
• A solid knowledge and experience with JavaScript, Typescript, HTML5, CSS preprocessors such as SASS, LESS, webpack, Jest
• Strong experience Angular 7+
• Knowledge of JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, React,
• A solid understanding object-oriented programming (OOP)
• Knowledge of unit testing (testing framework: Jest)
• Experienced with version control systems such as Git
• Knowledge of Agile (preferably SCRUM) development practices
  
  
  

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A service-oriented mindset, positive attitude and a willingness to assist their team in any way to ensure project success
• A strong commitment to upgrading technical skills on an ongoing basis and a willingness to share their knowledge with others
• The ability to take initiative and get things done.
  
  
  

Sounds like you? Click below to apply!

At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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