Senior Front-End Developer (React/Next.js)

We are seeking a Senior Front-End Developer with expertise in React and Next.js to work on high‑impact digital projects for a top financial client. The position involves developing scalable, secure, and accessible cloud‑based applications that support critical business functions in a regulated environment.

Pay rate range (CAD): $65.22/hr – $78.26/hr

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and accessible cloud‑based applications supporting enterprise digital experiences
• Build end‑to‑end solutions using React, Next.js, and Node.js aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Develop, maintain, and scale complex React applications applying modern design patterns and best practices
• Create reusable, high‑quality UI components and frontend libraries for efficient development
• Implement SSR/SSG patterns to optimize performance, SEO, and user experience
• Contribute to frontend architecture design, including component strategy and framework decisions
• Translate user and business requirements into technical specifications and design artifacts
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented TypeScript/JavaScript code
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure engineering quality across code, design, and testing
• Integrate frontend with REST and GraphQL APIs and backend services
• Support system design discussions, including security and performance considerations
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and engineering teams within an Agile environment
• Optimize applications for performance across browsers and devices
• Stay current with emerging frontend and web platform technologies

Desired Skill‑Set

• 8+ years of frontend development experience
• 6+ years of hands‑on React experience
• 3+ years of Next.js experience in production environments
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS
• Proven senior UI/frontend developer applying engineering best practices
• Solid understanding of Node.js fundamentals and npm ecosystem
• Experience with unit testing and TDD methodologies
• Hands‑on experience with RESTful and GraphQL API integrations
• Proficiency with Git version control system
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, Agile environments
• Experience supporting public‑facing, high‑traffic applications
• Knowledge of CDN‑based delivery and frontend performance optimization

Nice to Have

• Banking or financial industry experience
• Education or certifications in Computer Science or Engineering

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology‑enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision‑making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.