Senior Software Engineer, Frontend

Zip; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zip is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Frontend, to lead the development of user-facing applications. The role focuses on creating scalable frontend architectures, collaborating with teams, and enhancing user experiences, with a competitive salary and a robust set of perks in a dynamic tech environment.

Benefits

Start-up equity

Health, vision & dental coverage

Team building events & happy hours

Flexible PTO

Apple equipment plus home office budget

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in modern web app development.
• Proficiency in React and TypeScript.
• Experience with Python, Typescript, React, and GraphQL is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable frontend applications.
• Architect and implement user-facing features.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and drive improvements.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Performance Optimization

Browser APIs

Education

BS in Computer Science or technical field

Tools

Kubernetes

Spinnaker

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GraphQL

Datadog

Bugsnag

Fullstory

Job description

The simple task of buying software, services, or tools at work has become hopelessly complicated at even the most innovative companies in the world. Today, enterprises spend $120T+ per year globally (>30 times larger than annual consumer e-commerce spend) and rely on vendors more than ever before to run their businesses.

Our cofounders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly intractable problem with a purpose-built procurement platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within the last 4 years, Zip has created a new category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, the world’s leading companies like OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and Prudential rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend.

We have a world-class team coming from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we’re focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, and—above all–driving incredible value for our customers. Join us!

We’re looking for a passionate Senior/Software Engineer, Frontend to help us build beautiful, performant, and scalable user-facing experiences. In this role, you’ll take ownership of our core frontend architecture and ship features that have a direct and immediate impact on our customers.

You’ll collaborate closely with a highly skilled, cross-functional team that values thoughtful design, fast iteration, and clean, maintainable code. Our engineers have a high degree of autonomy and are trusted to take features from concept to production, all while contributing towards improving our frontend practices as a company.

You will

• Design and build scalable frontend applications and components.

• Architect and implement core user-facing features across our web applications

• Contribute to a modern, scalable frontend codebase using frameworks like React and tools like TypeScript

• Collaborate with product, design, and backend engineers to define, design, and deliver best-in-class user experiences

• Identify performance bottlenecks and drive improvements in usability, accessibility, and speed

• Help shape our frontend best practices and mentor fellow engineers

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in modern web app development

• BS or higher, in Computer Science or technical field

• Proficiency in React, TypeScript, browser APIs, and performance optimization

• Experience with web application and API development in production environments. At Zip, our stack includes Python, Typescript, React, and GraphQL.

• Experience with industry standard build, test, deploy tools. At Zip, we work with: Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Segment, Github Actions, Datadog, Bugsnag and Fullstory.

• Ability and interest to quickly learn new frameworks and architecture patterns as needed

• Experience working at a small company with diverse responsibilities is a bonus, but not required.

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 CAD. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.

Perks & Benefits

At Zip, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.

• Start-up equity

• Health, vision & dental coverage

• Team building events & happy hours

• Flexible PTO

• Apple equipment plus home office budget

We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!