Software Engineer – Web (React)

Haventree Bank is a private Canadian Schedule 1 bank specializing in alternative mortgage programs and insured GIC deposits. We help hardworking Canadians from coast-to-coast achieve homeownership by offering flexible mortgage solutions. Our insured GIC deposits offer competitive rates and are available through a variety of wealth management platforms.
About Haventree Bank
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Haventree Bank (Haventree) is a mission driven alternative mortgage lender. The name Haventree is representative of the bank’s mission to help its customers find a place of refuge and to lay down new roots for the future. Haventree exists to be a catalyst of financial security and upward mobility for Canadians who are underserved by the traditional financial system.
Position Summary
Haventree Bank is looking for a skilled front-end software engineer to design and build amazing web experiences for our customers. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality responsive web experience as well as participating in technical discussions. You will be expected to own full-cycle frontend software development, advising on technical design, reviewing code, and implementing best practices across the team. You'll consider testability, upgradeability, scalability, and observability throughout the development process.
Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance web applications using React, ensuring scalability and security.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Pair programming with engineers on the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.
• Deep knowledge of APIs to collaborate effectively with server-side engineers and contribute to API design discussions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of our applications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience, with strong focus on React, Typescript, CSS3, HTML5, NextJS
• Proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model.
• Experience with state management, test framework, and DevOps pipelines.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Storybook, MUI, Atomic Design, Tailwind
• Experience on implementing Backend for Frontend (BFF) design
• Start-up experience as an added plus

While we thank everyone for their interest in Haventree Bank, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Haventree Bank is committed to providing accommodation when needed. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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