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We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in React.js / React Native and a proven track record of technical leadership. This role goes beyond individual contribution - you'll drive architectural decisions, lead cross-team initiatives, and mentor our engineering team while maintaining hands-on involvement in our codebase.About UsCraver Solutions is a mobile app platform for the restaurant industry. We enable restaurants to engage their customers with custom-branded mobile apps tailored to their unique brands and aesthetics. With best-in-class features such as mobile ordering, payment, rewards, loyalty and more, we help them retain and grow their loyal customer base. We are working with local brands such as Stumptown Coffee, Rook and Go Get Em Tiger, as well as many other restaurants across North America.As we scale rapidly, we need a Senior Software Engineer who can manage technical aspects across multiple epics, interface with other teams, and provide the technical leadership necessary to take our platform to the next level.What you'll doTechnical Leadership & Team ManagementOwn all technical aspects for your software team while interfacing with other teams for cross-team effortsScope epics from scratch with stakeholders and create epic-level acceptance criteriaStep in for the team manager when needed, demonstrating comprehensive understanding of business and organizational contextLead team-wide initiatives with demonstrable understanding of business and customer impactDrive E2E ownership of all team technical deliverables and epicsStrategic & Business ImpactContribute meaningfully to roadmapping through technical guidance, estimation, and identifying solutionsParticipate in quarterly planning meetings, offering valuable insights to inform strategic decisionsAdvocate for features and investments that drive the business forwardAnticipate bottlenecks in growth plans and recommend improvements to support scaling effortsTechnical Excellence & ArchitectureDesign, build, and implement the most complex aspects of team effortsMake system and architecture decisions with scalability, reusability, and framework limitations in mindApply advanced patterns including SOLID, DDD, Hexagonal Architecture, designing low-dependency architecturesPerform just-in-time design appropriate to business needs, understanding one and two-way door decisionsDrive significant improvements to Craver's codebase, infrastructure, or processesTesting & Test-Driven DevelopmentChampion test-driven development (TDD) practices, writing tests before implementation to drive design decisionsDesign and implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, contract and end-to-end testingEstablish testing standards and best practices across the team, ensuring high code coverage and meaningful test scenariosBuild maintainable test suites that serve as living documentation and enable confident refactoringImplement testing automation and CI / CD pipelines that catch issues early and maintain code qualityServe as a strong mentor and trusted resource for junior and intermediate engineersChallenge the team to continuous improvement, providing direction and pragmatic solutionsParticipate in hiring and review processes, contributing to building a high-performing teamCreate and maintain an environment of trust, transparency, and respectOperational ExcellenceAssume responsibility for the health and maintainability of platform areasLead major product rollouts including development, deployment, experimentation, and analysisJump proactively into incidents and implement solutions that minimize blast radiusReview and improve RCAs ensuring systematic changes are implementedMaintain high engineering standards and ensure they're applied wiselyRequirementsWho you areTechnical ExpertiseTechnical expert with mastery of software engineering patterns, principles, and architectural approachesExpert in your stack (React / React Native) with ability to flex into other tools and systemsHighly skilled in software design with deep understanding of distributed systemsSought-after code reviewer who maintains high standards for code quality and coverageTesting advocate with proven experience in TDD, automated testing frameworks (Jest, Vitest, Cypress), and building robust test architectures that scaleGo-to individual for issues, problems, and questions on your teamProactive communicator who raises issues early and volunteers for solutions beyond your own teamEffective conflict resolver who facilitates a positive working environmentModels pragmatic development, understanding what's ideal vs. what's possibleMindset & ApproachOperational mindset identifying opportunities for efficiency improvementsInternalized Agile principles with ability to work incrementally under ambiguityStrong focus and effective work habits, handling distractions professionallyKnown for high-value decisions with strong judgment on prioritizationRequirements5+ years of professional software development experienceStrong background in software engineering and computer science fundamentalsExpertise in React / React Native and modern front-end architectureExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineersExcellence in communication both verbal and writtenWhat We ValueWe're looking for someone who :Comprehensively understands business context and dependencies for all team workCan bootstrap a whole team on a design trajectoryDrives team delivery in an incremental and iterative mannerTakes ownership of team and team member timeCreates significant enhancements that reduce manual workAdvocates for scalable approaches over quick fixesWorking with usClose-knit team practicing empathy, compassion, and mutual supportRemote-first, hybrid environment with Downtown Vancouver officeFlexible hours - we value contribution and outputProfessional development support including training and conferencesGenerous benefits including prescription drug coverage, massage, and dentalStock option plan - participate in our successOn-call rotation with strong operational supportCompensation RangeBase salary : $100,000 - $160,000How to ApplyResume Tips :Share your experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring teamsHighlight cross-team collaboration and business impact of your workInclude examples of architectural decisions and their outcomesShare your Github and personal projectsFocus on both technical excellence and leadership impacts1-2 pages is plentyIf you're excited about technical leadership, driving team excellence, and making a significant business impact through 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