Sr. React Developer to support upcoming release work for our banking client

Location: Hybrid (2 days in DT Toronto Office)

Contract Duration: 3 months (Extensions likely)

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior React Developer to support our upcoming release work. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in React, responsive design, and accessibility, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize large-scale frontend applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop modular, reusable components for streamlined development processes and future scalability.
• Optimize builds and workflows using tools like Webpack, Vite, and Nx, ensuring efficient bundling, code-splitting, and tree-shaking for maximum efficiency.
• Implement testing frameworks including Jest and React Testing Library, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, QA, copy, digital managers, and product owners, to transform requirements into functional, intuitive user interfaces.
• Enhance user experiences by ensuring accessibility and usability, meeting WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines.
• Support technical audit of production webpages to migrate to a headless CMS including the content model design.
• Mentor and lead junior developers, sharing best practices in frontend development and fostering a learning-oriented team environment.
• Utilize browser automation tools like Playwright to automate testing and monitor application performance across different browsers and devices.
• Stay current with advancements in frontend technologies, including frameworks, libraries, and practices.

• 5+ years of experience in frontend development with a focus on JavaScript, React ecosystem
• Strong expertise in modern build systems such as Vite, Webpack, and Nx, with experience optimizing build processes.
• Experience with DOM manipulation and related browser APIs to enhance interactivity and performance.
• In-depth knowledge of React frameworks (e.g., Next.js) and performance optimization techniques, including tree-shaking, lazy loading, and code-splitting.
• Proficient in frontend testing and automation using Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.
• Solid understanding of accessibility standards and experience in implementing accessible UIs.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and collaboration tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Banking experience