Intermediate Frontend Engineer

Faire; Toronto, Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online wholesale marketplace is seeking a web developer to enhance their order management experience. Key responsibilities include collaborating across teams to optimize web applications and delivering user-centric solutions. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and proficiencies in HTML, CSS, Typescript, and React, with a passion for technology and problem-solving. Competitive salary and hybrid work environment offered.

Benefits

Equity opportunities

Flexible remote work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in web development.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, Typescript, and React.
• Experience building responsive web applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and designers on optimal user experiences.
• Develop scalable web applications ensuring performance.
• Identify new opportunities within the team projects.

Skills

HTML

CSS

Typescript

React

Web performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Next.js

Jest

Playwright

Job description

Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing more revenue than Walmart and Amazon combined, but individually, they are small compared to these massive entities. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so that small businesses everywhere can compete with these big box and e-commerce giants.

By supporting the growth of independent businesses, Faire is driving positive economic impact in local communities, globally. We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours.

About this role

Our mission within our order management team is to provide a compelling experience that allows customers to place orders with confidence and efficiently manage their store inventory. You will work alongside product and design to ensure our customers have the best order experience possible.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and marketing to contribute to the success of the business and the engineering platform
• Identify and capitalize on new opportunities, working on projects within your team
• Understand our customers to build user‑centric experiences
• Optimize web applications for peak performance and scalability, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, fast, and scalable code

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, Typescript, and frameworks/libraries like React
• Experience in building responsive and user‑centric web applications
• Understanding of web performance optimization techniques
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• A love for technology, and an insatiable curiosity for new tools to solve real problems

Technologies we use and teach

• Typescript
• React, Next.js
• Jest, Playwright

Salary range

Canada: the pay range for this role is $125,000 - $172,500 per year. This role will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands, and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hybrid work policy

Hybrid Faire employees currently go into the office 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Effective starting in January 2026, employees will be expected to go into the office on a third flex day of their choosing (Monday, Wednesday, or Friday). Additionally, hybrid in‑office roles will have the flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks per year. Specific Workplace and Information Technology positions may require onsite attendance 5 days per week as will be indicated in the job posting. Applications for this position will be accepted for a minimum of 30 days from the posting date.

Why you’ll love working at Faire

• We are entrepreneurs: Faire is being built for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. We believe entrepreneurship is a calling and our mission is to empower entrepreneurs to chase their dreams. Every member of our team is taking part in the founding process.
• We are using technology and data to level the playing field: We are leveraging the power of product innovation and machine learning to connect brands and boutiques from all over the world, building a growing community of more than 350,000 small business owners.
• We build products our customers love: Everything we do is ultimately in the service of helping our customers grow their business because our goal is to grow the pie - not steal a piece from it. Running a small business is hard work, but using Faire makes it easy.
• We are curious and resourceful: Inquisitive by default, we explore every possibility, test every assumption, and develop creative solutions to the challenges at hand. We lead with curiosity and data in our decision making, and reason from a first‑principles mentality.

Faire provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Faire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs. To request reasonable accommodation, please fill out our Accommodation Request Form (https://bit.ly/faire-form)