Let's start with the role

Principals hold a central role in the Technology department. They are expected to help teams devise elegant and performant solutions in response to real business problems, guide them in designing and implementing these solutions in code, as well as teach coding, testing, debugging, and performance analysis techniques, while also carrying out code reviews.

As a Frontend Principal Software Engineer you will develop modern applications for our product by using state-of-the-art technologies. Your focus will be the execution of the technical roadmap, so code modularity, reusability & testability as well as performance tuning and monitoring will be a part of your day-to-day. Equally important, you will also provide technical guidance to the development teams, enforcing best practices and patterns for our features. More specifically, you will participate in technical analysis, and in collaboration with UI/UX designers, you will have the opportunity to offer the best experience to our customers.

Tech Stack

On our frontends, use Vue.js 3,Typescript, VueX, Pinia, Tailwind,Webpack, Vite, Storybook, Jest, Vitest, Openshift, Private npm packages for building our internal shared libraries, Micro frontends architecture

• Write code as we expect our technical leadership to be in the trenches alongside engineers, understand root causes, and lead by example.
• You understand key frontend performance metrics and have some experience in debugging frameworks such as Lighthouse and ChromeUX.
• Exert technical influence over multiple teams, actively mentor individuals on advanced technical issues, and help technology managers guide the technical growth of their team members.
• Support Product and Delivery in building highly scalable solutions aligned with non-functional requirements in terms of performance, security & regulatory.
• Provide clear hands-on solutions with POCs or actual implementations depending on the particular case and scenario.
• Participate in technical discussions as part of the team. You should be ready to challenge our architecture, propose changes, and ultimately implement them.
• Become the first point of contact between the Architecture Engineering Team and Development Teams. Safeguard our engineering processes and the way we deliver software to browsers and mobile devices.

What you will bring

• Knowledge of how modern frontend libraries connect data and state to the underlying rendering engine be it a browser DOM or a native mobile API.
• Good knowledge of frontend integration schemes either on the client side or server side (iframes, micro-frontends, edge includes)
• Experience with server-side rendering in any of the major front-end frameworks is nice to have.
• Solid experience with bundling tools such as Webpack and Vite.
• Solid experience with a global store / action-based state management pattern (Redux, VueX, Pinia)
• Excellent understanding of how SPA frontends can communicate with a BFF and best practices in terms of API design.
• Excellent knowledge of all newest browser APIs such as service-workers, MutationObserver, ResizeObserver
• Experience with mobile development either native or through a hybrid model (react-native, ionic, etc) will be considered a plus.

About us:

Betty is an innovative entertainment company pioneering at the intersection of real money online casino and casual mobile gaming. Accredited by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) as a B2C operator in February 2023, we've set a new standard in the industry. Our mission is to redefine the online casino experience by offering a uniquely transparent environment where players can relax, unwind, and enjoy themselves safely. We are committed to accessibility, fairness, and inclusivity, fostering a community of like-minded individuals who value ethical gaming practices and prioritize our players' safety and enjoyment above everything else.

Our Values:

• We are honest - we value honesty in all aspects.
• Bring the Olives - we offer premium customer experience.
• Think Big - we believe in always striving for more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain web applications using React
• Implement server-side rendering using NextJS
• Develop progressive web apps
• Utilize state management libraries such as Redux or Redux Toolkit
• Optimize web application performance for speed and efficiency
• Conduct automated UI testing to ensure high quality and reliability
• Integrate best practices in DevOps and security into the development process
• Apply experience in mobile application development with React Native when needed
• Maintain a strong focus on building a top-quality product
• Adapt to a fast-paced work environment where results are prioritized
• Take full ownership of tasks and responsibilities

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of professional experience building web applications
• Solid experience with React
• Experience implementing server-side rendering (NextJS) and progressive web apps
• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux / Redux Toolkit / etc.
• Experience with web performance optimization
• Excellent understanding of automated UI testing
• Good understanding of DevOps and Security
• Previous experience in mobile application development with React Native is a plus
• Fluency in English

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Premium Health insurance
• Career and skills development opportunities
• Fun and collaborative team environment
• New modern office space