Senior Frontend Engineer

About the role

Canals builds software for wholesale distributors, helping them operate more efficiently through automation and AI. The Senior Frontend Engineer will design and build rich, performant web applications that simplify complex supply‑chain operations.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain core frontend features using Svelte, TypeScript, and modern web tooling.
• Own large, complex UI projects end‑to‑end—from architecture and implementation to polish and performance.
• Collaborate with product designers and backend engineers to translate business logic into intuitive interfaces.
• Shape and evolve the design system and component libraries for consistency and speed.
• Optimize performance, accessibility, and reliability across browsers and devices.
• Review code, mentor teammates, and raise the overall technical bar of the frontend team.

Required profile

• Typically 5+ years of professional experience in frontend or full‑stack engineering.
• Expert‑level knowledge of TypeScript and modern JavaScript/HTML/CSS.
• Proven experience shipping complex, data‑driven web apps in production.
• Deep understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and API integration patterns.
• An eye for design and empathy for users, caring about look and feel.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote, async environment.
• Experience with frontend performance optimization is a plus.

Required skills

• Svelte
• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• HTML
• CSS