Senior Front End Developer

About the company
Sync is Canada's largest cloud storage and document collaboration provider, and a world-leader in cloud content management. Our mission is to make secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration easy for everyone – by providing a safe space for the world to collaborate. We're transforming the way SMBs work together, and we're actively expanding into digital enterprise. We need your help!
By joining Sync you will have an amazing opportunity to help over 2 million businesses and individuals worldwide store important information, share big ideas, and collaborate on game changing projects. You will help define what the future of work looks like. Most importantly you will be part of an incredible team helping to get the world in Sync.
Sync needs you!
We're seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Developer with a passion for leading technical direction, driving innovation, and delivering high-quality user experiences. As the lead frontend developer on our team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex web, mobile, and desktop applications using Angular, TypeScript and JavaScript. You'll own the technical direction of our frontend development stack and ensure that our products are delivered with exceptional user experience, performance, and reliability.
We want someone who is not only an exceptional frontend developer but also a leader, mentor, and innovator. You'll be responsible for driving technical direction and delivering high-quality user experiences. If you have a passion for web development, are always looking to learn and improve, and are eager to take on new challenges, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a remote role.
Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical direction for web, mobile, and desktop UIs, ensuring consistency across all platforms
• Design, develop, and maintain complex frontend applications using Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript (with some experience in Electron and CapacitorJS also beneficial)
• Set architecture for other frontend developers to follow, ensuring that our codebase is scalable, maintainable, and follows industry best practices
• Own the UX of our apps, working closely with designers and product managers to ensure that user needs are met and exceeded
• Participate in the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into functional specifications
• Develop and implement innovative frontend solutions that drive user engagement, conversion, and overall app success
• Utilize feedback from tools like Sentry.io and Mixpanel to continuously improve our products, identify areas for improvement, and optimize performance
• Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure that applications are thoroughly tested and meet high standards of quality
• Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends, technologies, and best practices, applying this knowledge to drive innovation and growth within our team

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience in frontend development, with a strong focus on Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable frontend applications
• Strong understanding of SDLC principles, including Agile methodologies, design thinking, and user-centered development
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for debugging
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and guiding junior developers
• Experience with UX design tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD, and knowledge of human-centered design principles

Nice to Have:

• Experience with mobile app development frameworks
• Knowledge of desktop application development using Electron or other technologies
• Familiarity with backend development, including database integration and API design
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery tools like Jenkins, BitBucket Pipelines.

Perks:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid work arrangement with mix of remote and in-office work
• Opportunity to grow into an Operations role within the company
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Professional development and training opportunities

Sync.com is an equal opportunity, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If selected to participate in the process, please inform us of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
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