Description:

Wattpad is a global multiplatform entertainment company focused on connecting the world through stories.
The company is seeking an experienced Senior Web Engineer to develop and maintain web applications.
The role involves collaborating with designers, product managers, and other engineers to bring web features from concept to production.
Responsibilities include developing high-quality, scalable, and responsive front-end code, optimizing front-end performance, and working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
The engineer will stay updated with the latest web development trends and ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end systems.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 5 years of experience as a Web Engineer, with at least 2 years in a Senior capacity.
Extensive experience with React and Node.js on large-scale applications is required.
Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and modern SSR concepts to enhance performance is necessary.
Candidates should have experience with frontend performance optimization techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, and caching.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions and Travis is expected.
Strong skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are essential.
A passion for writing clean, efficient code and a collaborative spirit are important.

Wattpad offers career development opportunities, including mentorship and support for personal learning goals.
Health benefits are provided, including vision and dental coverage.
The company contributes to RRSP (Canada) and 401K (USA) plans.
Employees enjoy generous vacation time and a Parental Leave Top-up.
There is a corporate discount available for gym memberships for employees and their families.
Wattpad also provides a winter break shutdown and additional perks.