Senior TypeScript Developer

CI Financial Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CI Financial Corp. is seeking an experienced Senior TypeScript Developer to design and build scalable applications. You will mentor junior developers, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

The role emphasizes TypeScript excellence, distributed architectures, API design, and modern development practices within an in-house engineering team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of extensive TypeScript experience in production environments.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript fundamentals, ES6+, and asynchronous programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust TypeScript applications across front-end and back-end systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices and design patterns.
• Architect scalable solutions and make technical decisions that align with business objectives.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering their technical growth.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Optimize application performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Stay current with TypeScript ecosystem developments and recommend new technologies or approaches.
• Contribute to technical documentation and coding standards.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.

Skills

TypeScript

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Agile

Problem-solving

Tools

Node.js

GraphQL

REST/RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

Git

Jest

Mocha

Webpack

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

The Senior TypeScript Developer role focuses on designing and building scalable applications, making architectural decisions, and mentoring junior developers. Responsibilities include developing robust TypeScript solutions for both front-end and back-end systems, conducting code reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with TypeScript, distributed architectures, API design, and modern development practices, along with strong leadership and communication skills. We're seeking an experienced Senior TypeScript Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you'll design and build scalable applications, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions that shape our technology stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust TypeScript applications across front-end and back-end systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices and design patterns.
• Architect scalable solutions and make technical decisions that align with business objectives.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering their technical growth.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Optimize application performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Stay current with TypeScript ecosystem developments and recommend new technologies or approaches.
• Contribute to technical documentation and coding standards.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of extensive TypeScript experience in production environments.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript fundamentals, ES6+, and asynchronous programming.
• Experience with Node.js and back-end TypeScript development.
• Extensive experience designing and building distributed architectures and microservices.
• Expert-level knowledge of API design principles, RESTful APIs, and/or GraphQL.
• Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Rollup) and module bundlers.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with monorepo management tools (Nx, Turborepo, Lerna).
• Contributions to open-source TypeScript projects.
• Experience with type-driven development and advanced TypeScript features.
• Knowledge of design patterns and software architecture principles.
• Experience leading technical initiatives or projects.

This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program. In addition, The Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others.

• Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.

A Supportive Environment for Success We offer an in-office environment, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace to help our employees thrive both personally and professionally.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
• Corporate Discount Program
• Enhanced group benefits
• Parental Leave
• Top-up program
• Paid time off for Volunteering

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (CI) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.