Senior React Developer

CI Financial•Toronto, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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 React Developer role focuses on building high-performance, scalable front-end applications using React, while contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring junior developers. Key responsibilities include developing robust UI components, optimizing performance, implementing design systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, state management, and modern front-end practices, along with strong problem-solving and leadership skills. We're seeking an experienced Senior React Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you'll design and build scalable front-end applications, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions that shape our user experience and technology stack. 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.

Requirements

10+ years of professional software development experience
5+ years of extensive React experience in production environments
Strong understanding of JavaScript fundamentals, ES6+, and modern TypeScript
Expert-level knowledge of React hooks, context API, and component lifecycle
Deep understanding of state management solutions (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, or similar)
Extensive experience with Tailwind CSS and utility-first styling approaches
True passion for design with an eye for pixel-perfect implementation and attention to detail
Proven experience implementing and maintaining design systems at scale

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust React applications with a focus on performance and user experience
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices and design patterns
Architect scalable front-end 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 back-end engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions
Optimize application performance, bundle sizes, and identify rendering bottlenecks
Stay current with React ecosystem developments and recommend new technologies or approaches
Contribute to technical documentation, component libraries, and coding standards
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives