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Principal Front-end Engineer

Job in Toronto, Ontario, C6A, Canada
Listing for: Questrade Financial Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Full Stack Developer, Front End Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Questrade Financial Group (QFG) through its companies – Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti Financial Inc. – offers securities, foreign‑currency investment, investment portfolios, mortgages, real‑estate services, and financial services. QFG uses innovative technology to provide customers with affordable, customer‑centric solutions and a culture that values long‑term growth and innovation.

Benefits

Health & wellbeing resources and programs

Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work‑life balance

Competitive compensation and benefits packages

Hybrid work environment – at least 3 days in office

Career growth and development opportunities

Opportunities to contribute to community causes

Inclusive and collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Define and drive the long‑term technical vision and strategy for front‑end applications (mobile and web)

Lead architectural design and development of high‑performance front‑end applications using React Native and Angular

Act as a technical mentor and force‑multiplier for the front‑end engineering team; coach senior and intermediate engineers

Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across front‑end platforms; architect solutions for high‑frequency real‑time data streaming

Establish and govern front‑end engineering best practices – code quality, component libraries, state management, testing strategies, CI/CD, and cross‑platform development

Spearhead research, prototyping, and adoption of new front‑end technologies and frameworks to keep the platform modern and competitive

Champion the exploration and integration of AI tools and technologies to enhance developer productivity and improve application features

Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, architects, and other engineering leaders to influence the product roadmap and ensure seamless integration across the platform

Tackle complex technical challenges in the front‑end domain, including performance, cross‑platform compatibility, and state management at scale

Requirements

8+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on large‑scale web and mobile applications

Expert‑level knowledge of JavaScript/Type Script and the React Native ecosystem; deep understanding of internal workings and performance characteristics

Strong experience with modern web development using Angular; proven ability to build and maintain complex single‑page applications

Experience with or understanding of back‑end development using NodeJS is a strong asset

Demonstrated experience in architectural leadership, building and scaling complex, high‑traffic front‑end applications

Proven experience in optimizing front‑end performance (web and mobile), including memory profiling, bundle size reduction, and render optimizations; deep understanding of real‑time data streaming technologies (e.g., Web Sockets)

Proven technical leadership or mentorship capacity; ability to guide technical discussions and influence peers

In‑depth experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, NgRx), RESTful APIs, and front‑end build tools and CI/CD practices

Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities to tackle complex technical challenges

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence technical direction

Strong sense of ownership, pragmatic results‑oriented mindset, and accountability for outcomes

Passion for continuous learning, staying current with industry trends, and driving innovation within the team

Equal Opportunity
Questrade Financial Group of Companies is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. All qualified applicants, including persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Application
The QFG Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence for application screening. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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