Staff Frontend Engineer

• Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Staff Application Engineer will play an influential role in feature development.
• You’ll lead development efforts for critical application features while being an example to the team of code quality and thoughtful software design
• Whether you are stronger on the back end, front end or a true even mix you will be working on the most challenging code at Forma
• Engineers on this team build the application our customers use to configure, manage, and visualize their sales compensation plans
• There are many complex and difficult areas on both the back end and in terms of UX, because of data volumes, wide configurability and complex business logic
• We are low on meetings, high on accountability. Most of the team are in EST timezone but we have a few in PST and Central
• We are far from maintenance / progressive evolution in many areas, there is a lot of room to make a big impact in the overall design
• Technologies we use:
• Frontend: JavaScript, React, TypeScript, SASS, Jest, Cypress
• Backend: Python, Django, Postgres
• Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, GitHub Actions

Benefits

• Unlimited + Min. Vacation: All Formadillos (cute, right?) are required to take a minimum of three weeks vacation. If you need more, just ask!
• Meaningful Compensation: In addition to being paid above the industry average, you’ll join in Forma.ai’s success with our employee equity plan.
• Healthcare with Benefits: Enjoy a healthcare benefits package that includes extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid parental leave.
• Learning & Development: Access the resources you need to grow in your personal and professional life with a yearly training stipend.
• Flexible Working: North American employees can work from where they are most productive, whether that’s in our Toronto HQ, from home, or a combination of both.
• Growth & Opportunity: Our rapid growth and novel approach is an opportunity to gain the kind of unique experience you can build a career on.

• A strong sense of customer empathy and an interest in being involved in the product direction
• Be respectful with other people and have a high candour in how they work with others and in critiquing the product
• Experienced in software development
• Strong experience in JavaScript development experience (TypeScript experience a plus)
• Python development experience (Django experience a plus) or equivalent server-side language
• You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description. There are many paths to a successful career and we’re looking forward to reading yours

• Currently, Forma.ai does not use artificial intelligence as part of our recruitment process, specifically but not limited to the screening, filtering and shortlisting of applicants
• We thank all candidates for their interest however only qualified applicants will be shortlisted