Staff Software Development Engineer - Frontend

Wagepoint • Calgary, AB

39d • Remote

About The Position

At Wagepoint, we’re good people. Sure, maybe we’re biased. But that’s only because Wagepointers bring the best versions of ourselves to do some of the best work in our careers.
We’re an authentic team who bring our diverse backgrounds, ideas, experiences and cultures together to make payroll magic. Speaking of, we “pull rabbits out of hats” for thousands of small business owners across Canada who rely on our payroll software to pay their employees and process their payroll taxes. And we’re just getting started.
We’re growing and looking for more awesome people to join our merry band of misfits. We are looking for people who share our understanding that when it comes to our commitment to our customers: we mean business. Especially given that the consequences of getting payroll wrong can sometimes be dire.
If you are the kind of person who has always wanted to make a difference and be heard at work, Wagepoint will give you plenty of opportunity to do just that.

We’re looking for a talented Staff Software Development Engineer – Frontend who doesn’t shy away from tackling complex UI challenges and building scalable, high-performance web applications in the payroll and HR tech space. You’ll play a key role in shaping our front-end architecture, design systems, and engineering excellence while mentoring others and driving innovation across the team. You will report directly to our Engineering Leadership team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in front-end or UI engineering
• You have experience with micro-frontends or modular UI architectures
• Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React preferred)
• Strong experience building large-scale web applications and component-based systems
• Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, and modern styling approaches
• Experience with REST and/or GraphQL API integration
• Strong testing practices using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright
• Experience with build tools (Webpack, Vite), Storybook, and CI/CD pipelines
• Proven ability to optimize performance and deliver accessible, responsive designs
• Strong problem-solving skills with ownership of complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• You’ve contributed to or led design system initiatives
• You have experience with cloud infrastructure and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
• You’ve worked with AI/ML tools or developer productivity tooling
• You actively explore and implement automation to improve engineering workflows

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable, performant, and user-centric front-end applications
• Own the full lifecycle of front-end features—from design to deployment
• Drive UI architecture, component systems, and front-end platform strategy
• Build and maintain reusable design systems and shared UI libraries
• Ensure high standards in code quality, testing, accessibility (WCAG), and performance
• Optimize applications using modern performance techniques (lazy loading, code splitting, caching)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, DevOps, and Architecture teams
• Contribute to cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for front-end delivery
• Establish monitoring, reliability, and performance best practices for UI services
• Mentor and support engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence
• Influence front-end architecture decisions and long-term technology strategy
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-driven development tools

Benefits

• Impact: Roll up your sleeves and directly contribute to the growth and success of Wagepoint by shaping our workforce.
• Culture: The opportunity to work with the world’s friendliest team, solving interesting problems together with an endless amount of laughter (We work hard, but we always have time for a bad joke or two).
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement - we are always, always learning with a growth oriented mindset.
• Innovation: Work in an environment that encourages creativity and new ideas.
• Remote: The ability to work from home, forever! Wagepoint is a remote company, so you don’t have to worry about commuting to an office. Plus, more time with your pets is always a bonus!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees