As a Frontend Engineer, you will design and build responsive UIs, integrate APIs, mentor peers, and collaborate across teams to ensure optimal user experiences.
RAVL helps technologists accelerate their careers.
At RAVL, we connect strategy with execution, care deeply about the people we work with, and measure success by the lasting impact we leave behind. Our purpose is to build a team that puts real, sustainable business outcomes at the core of everything we do.
We’re here to leave our clients better than we found them, and to create a place where our people are proud to Build. Better.
As a Frontend Engineer at RAVL, you’ll craft elegant, accessible, and performant user experiences that connect people with technology. You’ll bring deep technical skill, curiosity, and creativity — designing modern, responsive applications that stand up to real-world scale.
You’ll thrive in ambiguity, ship with intention, and grow fast — supported by world-class mentors, our proprietary learning journey, and meaningful client delivery from day one.
At RAVL, what you build and how you build it both matter.
What success looks like in this role:
- Design and build responsive, performant UIs using modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue, etc.)
- Architect maintainable frontend systems and component libraries for scale
- Integrate APIs securely and efficiently across cloud-native environments
- Champion accessibility, performance, and security as part of every release
- Automate testing and delivery using CI/CD pipelines and modern tooling
- Mentor peers, contribute to shared design systems, and influence frontend architecture
- Collaborate cross-functionally with backend, DevOps, and design teams to deliver visible outcomes
Sounds great, but do my skills fit the role?
- Expert in JavaScript / TypeScript and SPA frameworks (React preferred)
- Familiar with SSR/SSG (Next.js, Remix) and frontend performance optimization
- Experience with frontend pipelines (Vite, Webpack, GitHub Actions) and test automation (Jest, Cypress)
- Strong grasp of UX principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and design systems
- Ability to communicate technical detail clearly to both engineers and business stakeholders
- Consulting excellence: prioritization, collaboration, and calm in ambiguity
Mindset Traits
- Delivery-first: focused on shipping meaningful impact
- Craft-driven: passionate about code quality, design integrity, and user experience
- Growth-minded: thrives on learning and mentorship — both giving and receiving
- Empathetic influencer: leads through clarity, kindness, and credibility
Technical Skills
- Languages: TypeScript / JavaScript (ES6+)
- Frameworks & Tooling: React, Next.js, Redux/Zustand, REST / GraphQL, Jest / Cypress
- Build & Deployment: CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab, CircleCI), containerization (Docker)
- Cloud Platforms: AWS Amplify, Vercel, or Azure Static Web Apps
- Security & Compliance: OWASP basics, secure API handling, RBAC for UI
Why join RAVL?
- Flexible, client-aligned work model — autonomy with accountability, adapting to client delivery needs
- Variable bonus & RRSP contributions tied to performance and delivery impact
- 4 weeks paid time off (plus public holidays)
- Paid professional development days and continuous learning opportunities
- Comprehensive health & dental coverage, including mental health support
- Commitment to lifelong learning — continuous improvement through training, mentorship, and certification
Compensation & hiring process
We are recruiting for a future opportunity. The salary range for this role is $100,000–$150,000 CAD, reflecting expected base pay. Total compensation may also include additional pay such as bonuses or incentives, depending on the position, and final offers are based on experience, skills, and qualifications. As part of our hiring process we may use technology, including AI-based tools, to help summarize and assess applications; these tools assist our team and do not replace human review or decision-making.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
RAVL is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.
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