Frontend Software Engineering Lead
Top Benefits
About the role
Frontend Software Engineering Lead
About The Role
A fast-moving startup backed by top-tier investors, focused on building AI driven solutions is looking for their next hire. The lean and driven team thrives on solving meaningful problems, delivering real customer value, and iterating quickly. We're looking for a Senior Front-End Engineering Lead to own and elevate the user experience across their platform. You'll work closely with design, product, and backend teams to craft seamless, performant, and scalable UIs that their users love. If you're passionate about clean, modern front-end architecture, love shipping fast, and want your work to directly shape the future of AI-powered tools, this is your opportunity to make a massive impact.
**Sponsorship is not possible for this opportunity: You must have a valid work-permit/Citizenship to work in Canada*
What You'll Do:
- Lead development of high-impact features across the front end and full stack, with a focus on front-end work
- Build intuitive, responsiv e UIs u sing React, TypeScript, HTML, CS S, and modern CSS framework s (e.g., Tailwind, Bootstrap)Develop scalable APIs and backend logic using Node.js and Express)
- Integrate and design RESTful and GraphQL APIs
- Work closely with product and design to turn ideas into polished user experiences
- Contribute to architecture, performance optimization, and code quality standards
- Mentor junior engineers and help shape our development practices and culture
🛠 Tech Stack
- Front End: React, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, TailwindCSS, Bootstrap
- Back End: Node.js, Python
- APIs: REST, GraphQL
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Tooling: Git, Webpack/Vite, Docker (optional), CI/CD
- Cloud: AWS
- Testing: Jest, Cypress
What We're Looking For
- Around 5 years+ of professional development experience, including technical leadership experience
- Strong experience integrating with REST and/or GraphQL APIs
- Dee p expertis e in JavaScript, React, TypeScript
- Str ong co mma nd of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles
- Experience using modern CSS f ramework s like Tailwind, B ootstrap, or similar
- Familiarity with building and consuming REST and GraphQLA
- Comfortable across the stack, par ticularly with Node.js an d Express
- Product-oriented mindset with experie nce working in startup environments
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- A proactive, ownership-driven attitude—you thrive in fast-moving teams
Nice to Have
- Experience with visualisation libraries such as Plotly, D3.js
- Knowledge of WebGL or canvas rendering
- Familiarity with cloud deployments (AWS, Vercel)
Why You’ll Love the Job
- Play a key role in a small, senior-level team with high ownerships
- Competitive compensation and meaningful equity
- Flexible remote work environment
- Rapid opportunity for growth and learning
- A chance to build something from the ground up with passionate teammates
Base Salary: CAD 180K-190K + equity
About Optimyze1
We were set up after several years in executive search and more than 15 years of experience working in-house at major technology companies and start-ups in Europe spanning video communications, fin-tech, travel and marketing CRMs (SaaS) software.
We focus on hiring exceptional Sales, Marketing, & Operations talent for software companies.
Expertise in building teams in the following functions:
Sales : Business Development, Account Executive, Channel, Leadership, Customer Success Marketing : Marketing Managers, Campaign Managers, CMO Sales Engineering Product Management
If you would like to grow your team get in touch: hello@optimyze1.com
Frontend Software Engineering Lead
Top Benefits
About the role
Frontend Software Engineering Lead
About The Role
A fast-moving startup backed by top-tier investors, focused on building AI driven solutions is looking for their next hire. The lean and driven team thrives on solving meaningful problems, delivering real customer value, and iterating quickly. We're looking for a Senior Front-End Engineering Lead to own and elevate the user experience across their platform. You'll work closely with design, product, and backend teams to craft seamless, performant, and scalable UIs that their users love. If you're passionate about clean, modern front-end architecture, love shipping fast, and want your work to directly shape the future of AI-powered tools, this is your opportunity to make a massive impact.
**Sponsorship is not possible for this opportunity: You must have a valid work-permit/Citizenship to work in Canada*
What You'll Do:
- Lead development of high-impact features across the front end and full stack, with a focus on front-end work
- Build intuitive, responsiv e UIs u sing React, TypeScript, HTML, CS S, and modern CSS framework s (e.g., Tailwind, Bootstrap)Develop scalable APIs and backend logic using Node.js and Express)
- Integrate and design RESTful and GraphQL APIs
- Work closely with product and design to turn ideas into polished user experiences
- Contribute to architecture, performance optimization, and code quality standards
- Mentor junior engineers and help shape our development practices and culture
🛠 Tech Stack
- Front End: React, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, TailwindCSS, Bootstrap
- Back End: Node.js, Python
- APIs: REST, GraphQL
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Tooling: Git, Webpack/Vite, Docker (optional), CI/CD
- Cloud: AWS
- Testing: Jest, Cypress
What We're Looking For
- Around 5 years+ of professional development experience, including technical leadership experience
- Strong experience integrating with REST and/or GraphQL APIs
- Dee p expertis e in JavaScript, React, TypeScript
- Str ong co mma nd of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles
- Experience using modern CSS f ramework s like Tailwind, B ootstrap, or similar
- Familiarity with building and consuming REST and GraphQLA
- Comfortable across the stack, par ticularly with Node.js an d Express
- Product-oriented mindset with experie nce working in startup environments
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- A proactive, ownership-driven attitude—you thrive in fast-moving teams
Nice to Have
- Experience with visualisation libraries such as Plotly, D3.js
- Knowledge of WebGL or canvas rendering
- Familiarity with cloud deployments (AWS, Vercel)
Why You’ll Love the Job
- Play a key role in a small, senior-level team with high ownerships
- Competitive compensation and meaningful equity
- Flexible remote work environment
- Rapid opportunity for growth and learning
- A chance to build something from the ground up with passionate teammates
Base Salary: CAD 180K-190K + equity
About Optimyze1
We were set up after several years in executive search and more than 15 years of experience working in-house at major technology companies and start-ups in Europe spanning video communications, fin-tech, travel and marketing CRMs (SaaS) software.
We focus on hiring exceptional Sales, Marketing, & Operations talent for software companies.
Expertise in building teams in the following functions:
Sales : Business Development, Account Executive, Channel, Leadership, Customer Success Marketing : Marketing Managers, Campaign Managers, CMO Sales Engineering Product Management
If you would like to grow your team get in touch: hello@optimyze1.com