Sr. Web Front-End Software Engineer, React

ABOUT US  

Our company culture represents an intermix between passion for technology, rock star output, and appreciation for a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Our Vision is to build and maintain a community that respects, values, and celebrates our individuality; fosters an inclusive and equitable experience for all; and empowers us to be our authentic selves each day.  

Bluescape provides virtual workspaces for hybrid and remote teams to meet and interact with all of their mission critical content and data. We are located in Kitchener’s downtown, but are currently working from home. We're all entrepreneurs here no matter what role you are in, so if you want to work with smart, collaborative people; work on interesting projects; and contribute towards a cool and innovative product, then we want to hear from you! 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

In this role, you will provide software development on our Web & Mobile Development team as you evolve in utilizing React technology. You will be involved from conception to completion, while developing solutions that are technologically sound and aesthetically impressive. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• You will work on web, tablet and phone app features and bugs in React and WebView using Typescript 
• You will be involved in web & mobile team innovation and architecture meetings 
• You will work closely with our UX team to develop mobile features that are technologically sound and aesthetically impressive 
• Provide guidance, code reviews, and peer design sessions as we grow our system 
• You are a huge team player, support others and work with Bluescape members in the mobile team, and other teams. We pride ourselves in our extremely positive and constructive teamwork, culture and fun spirit. 

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS  

• 5  years' experience in developing front-end React apps with Typescript 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent 
• Experience working with a team building large/enterprise level applications 
• Experience with iOS and Android development and devices 
• Experience implementing pixel perfect UIs from Design Specs such as Zeplin 
• Knowledge of how to create highly optimized, performance tuned mobile client applications 
• Understanding of advanced Javascript and Typescript concepts 
• Ability to write well-documented, clean Javascript and Typescript code 
• Experience of integrating REST-APIs for in-app functionality 
• Ability to mentor team members and enforce best practices 
• Ability to implement third party libraries into an existing codebase 
• Experience with automated testing suites, such as Jest, Detox 
• Can unit test to perfection 
• Can handle exceptions 
• Excellent debugging skills and problem solving 
• Knowledge of Source code repository including Git, Bitbucket, Mercurial or anything similar 
• Experience with CI/CD using Fastlane or other 

 BONUS POINTS 

• 5  years' experience in Mobile Development (React Native, IOS, Android) 
• Experience with WEBGL 
• Expertise with IOS OS versions and Android OS versions and their intricacies 
• Familiarity with native build tools, like Xcode, Android Studio  
• Experience with real-time communications frameworks like WebRTC, WebSockets etc 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage 
• Retirement benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Healthy Living Rewards Program 
• Generous Time Off Allowance 
• Volunteering Time Off 
• Education Assistance Program 

DISCLAIMER 

Bluescape is an equal opportunity employer.  In keeping with the values of Bluescape, we make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight.