Toronto, Ontario, Canada Remote (Global) Employment

Zack D. Films is hiring a Senior Frontend Developer - React/TypeScript

About the Role

Zack D. Films is looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to architect and build the user interface for our hybrid SaaS, educational, and social platform. You will join a small, agile team focused on shipping real value in a collaborative and supportive environment.

What You'll Do

  • Architect and implement responsive, high-performance UIs using React and TypeScript
  • Translate Figma/Sketch designs into accessible HTML5/CSS3, using CSS-in-JS or Tailwind
  • Manage application state with Redux, Context API, or similar libraries
  • Integrate seamlessly with RESTful and GraphQL APIs
  • Optimize front-end performance, loading times, and SEO
  • Write and maintain unit and integration tests with Jest and React Testing Library
  • Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and uphold coding standards
  • Set up and maintain front-end CI/CD pipelines like GitHub Actions or CircleCI
  • Maintain and evolve a shared component library for consistent UX
  • Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and product managers

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years building production web applications with React (v17+) and TypeScript
  • Expert in HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, and CSS-in-JS approaches
  • Proven experience with state management like Redux, MobX, or Zustand
  • Familiarity with GraphQL and REST integration patterns
  • Strong grasp of responsive design and accessibility (WCAG) best practices
  • Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, RTL) and test-driven development
  • Comfortable with build tools (Webpack, Vite) and package managers (npm, Yarn)
  • Solid Git skills and experience setting up CI/CD for front-end
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  • Self-driven and proactive, able to work independently and manage priorities in a remote, fast-paced startup
  • Fluency in English, both written and oral

Nice to Have

  • BS in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience with Next.js, Gatsby, or other React frameworks
  • Familiarity with AWS front-end services (Amplify, S3, CloudFront)
  • Exposure to design tools (Figma, Sketch) and design systems
  • Knowledge of micro-frontend architectures
  • Understanding of containerization (Docker) and DevOps practices

Technical Stack

  • Core: React, TypeScript
  • Styling: HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, CSS-in-JS, Tailwind
  • State Management: Redux, Context API, MobX, Zustand
  • API Integration: GraphQL, Apollo Client, REST
  • Testing: Jest, React Testing Library
  • Build & Tools: Webpack, Vite, npm, Yarn, Git
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions, CircleCI
  • Bonus: Next.js, Gatsby, AWS Amplify, AWS S3, AWS CloudFront, Figma, Sketch, Docker

Team & Environment

You'll join a small, agile team where your voice matters and collaborate directly with UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and product managers.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: CAD 70,000–80,000, plus a profit-sharing pool
  • Remote Flexibility: Fully remote work, flexible hours, and generous PTO and sick leave
  • Startup Impact: Shape the product and architecture in a small team with no micromanagement
  • Growth & Innovation: Work with a modern tech stack and fast career growth opportunities
  • Team Culture: Annual company retreat in a collaborative and supportive environment

Work Mode

This is a fully remote, global position. You will have flexible hours and work independently.

Zack D. Films is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
ReactTypeScriptHTML5CSS3SCSSCSS-in-JSTailwindReduxContext APIMobX
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About company
Zack D. Films

Zack D. Films is a fast-growing 3D animation company producing viral short-form videos for an audience of 41M+. We’re known for engaging, visually stunning content that blends humor, psychology, and absurdity.

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Job Details
Category frontend
Posted 8 months ago