Front-end Developer

Nirmata; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud-native governance company based in Toronto seeks a passionate front-end developer to enhance its web application. This role involves developing user-facing features using TypeScript and React while integrating with REST APIs in a microservices architecture. The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in TypeScript, experience with component libraries, and an understanding of front-end best practices. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, equity awards, and flexible time off.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Equity awards

Flexible time off

Home office setup assistance

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-facing features using Typescript/React, integrating with REST APIs.
• Implement and maintain a component library to ensure design consistency.
• Collaborate with designers, back-end developers, and product managers.
• Optimize applications for performance and scalability.
• Lead features implementation, coordinating full stack development.

Skills

Strong proficiency in TypeScript

Experience building and maintaining component libraries

Solid understanding of front-end development best practices

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment

Tools

Jest

React Testing Library

Playwright

Job description

At Nirmata, our mission is to accelerate adoption of cloud native technologies for enterprises. We believe that software can radically transform the world and are building a solution to help enterprises deliver and operate mission critical software at scale. Nirmata is an AI powered Kubernetes governance platform.

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate front-end developer who wants to join a dynamic startup and help shape the future of Policy as a Service. We offer no shortage of interesting challenges and provide opportunities to apply your skills in building our web application.

While your primary focus will be front-end development, you won’t be limited to it. If you have an interest in other areas of our platform—such as microservices, CLI tools, CI/CD, or cloud infrastructure—you’ll have the opportunity to explore and contribute.

If you’re looking to accelerate your career, expand your skills, and have fun along the way—Nirmata is the place for you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain user-facing features using Typescript/React, integrating with REST APIs in a microservices architecture while ensuring efficient and performant implementation
• Implement and maintain a component library to ensure design consistency and development efficiency
• Collaborate with designers, back-end developers, and product managers to create seamless user experiences
• Optimize applications for performance and scalability
• Improve developers' experience and build the framework for building robust web applications
• Make technical and product decisions
• Lead features implementation, coordinating full stack development
• Deliver high quality code, balancing business and engineering needs

Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript
• Experience building and maintaining component libraries
• Solid understanding of front-end development best practices, including performance optimization and accessibility
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment

Bonus Points:

• Previous experience in a startup or fast-paced environment
• Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-based technologies
• Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, and end-to-end test frameworks like Playwright
• Previous experience building and maintaining large-scale React web applications
• Experience with data visualization libraries and techniques

Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision; Equity awards; Flexible time off; Home office setup assistance

ABOUT NIRMATA

Nirmata empowers organizations to innovate rapidly without compromising security or compliance. With Gartner forecasting that 99% of cloud security failures will result from misconfigurations by 2027, Nirmata's policy-as-code platform offers a proactive solution. Nirmata's highly customizable policies seamlessly integrate with your cloud‑native environments, ensuring robust governance and security at scale. Trusted by top financial institutions and global enterprises—and with over 3.2 billion downloads of Kyverno, Nirmata's open source policy engine —Kyverno simplifies compliance, mitigates risk, and accelerates the enterprise journey to secure innovation.

Nirmata’s success is built on the diverse contributions of its employees. We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone's perspective is valued, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status. All application information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

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