Senior Frontend Developer (Remote)

Description

About Us

Canibuild transforms the residential construction industry by automating and enhancing the design, approval, and sales processes. Our innovative SaaS platform answers the crucial question, ‘Can I build this on this plot of land?’—in minutes instead of weeks. We are backed by Australia’s largest hedge fund and have a rapidly expanding global user base, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Frontend Developer with expertise in React.js, TypeScript, and modern frontend architectures to drive best practices, optimize performance, and ensure a scalable, reusable component-based system. While the primary focus is frontend development, the role also requires strong proficiency in Node.js, as it is essential for builds, development, and tooling. A strong understanding of the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is critical to ensure high-quality, maintainable code and smooth delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities• Lead frontend architecture, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and best practices.• Develop and optimize React.js (with TypeScript) applications, focusing on performance and responsiveness.• Ensure efficient collaboration with the design team, ensuring Figma designs align with frontend best practices:• Advocate for consistent design tokens, spacing, and UI patterns to maximize reusability.• Ensure components follow a modular design approach for easier development and maintenance.• Promote responsiveness and accessibility considerations during the design phase.• Optimize performance with lazy loading, code splitting, and minimizing re-renders.• Ensure accessibility (WCAG, a11y) and cross-browser compatibility.• Maintain and improve the frontend build and development pipeline using Node.js.• Work with serverless APIs and backend integrations to ensure seamless data flow.• Collaborate with backend engineers and contribute to Node.js APIs when needed.• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes in an AWS environment.• Mentor junior developers and advocate for frontend best practices.• Ensure high-quality development by following SDLC best practices, from planning to deployment and maintenance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of frontend development experience with strong expertise in React.js & TypeScript.
• Deep knowledge of component-based architecture, hooks, and state management best practices.
• Strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, and styling with Material UI (Mui) and JSS.
• Experience with frontend performance optimization and best practices.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and serverless APIs for backend integration.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js.
• Managing Node.js versions and understanding best practices (e.g., avoiding odd-numbered minor versions).
• Command line expertise, comfortable working with terminals and developer tooling.
• Understanding and maintaining build processes and development workflows.
• Experience with Git, Webpack, Babel, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to Leaflet.js or GIS technologies is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and best practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ready to work in shift: 5:30 AM to 2:30 PM IST, Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Work with a modern tech stack (React, TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, React Query, Leaflet.js) in a high-impact role.
• Take ownership of frontend architecture and performance.
• Ensure design-to-development workflows are efficient and aligned with best practices.
• Be part of a fast-moving, product-focused culture where frontend excellence is a priority.
• Full-time remote work.
• Career growth opportunities within a global, dynamic environment.
• Engagement in a collaborative and innovative company culture.