Company: 1280 Labs

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: CAD $120,000 – $170,000 per year

About 1280 Labs

1280 Labs is a technology-focused software company building modern, scalable digital products for clients across different industries. We work on practical, real-world software challenges and value clean architecture, strong engineering practices, and thoughtful product execution.

About the Role

We are looking for a Frontend Developer to help build clean, responsive, and reliable web applications.

In this role, you will work closely with design, product, and engineering teams to turn ideas into polished user experiences. You will contribute to frontend architecture, build reusable components, integrate APIs, and help improve the performance and quality of our applications.

This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys building modern interfaces, working with component-based frameworks, and taking ownership of frontend features from implementation through release.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain modern web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, or similar technologies
• Create responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces across desktop and mobile
• Work closely with designers to turn wireframes and product requirements into polished UI
• Integrate frontend applications with APIs, backend services, and third-party tools
• Improve frontend performance, code quality, scalability, and maintainability
• Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and architecture discussions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and support production applications
• Contribute to better frontend workflows, reusable components, and engineering standards

What We’re Looking For

• Experience building and maintaining production web applications
• Strong frontend development skills with modern JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience with React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, or similar frontend frameworks
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, responsive design, browser behavior, and frontend architecture
• Familiarity with REST APIs, authentication flows, state management, and application performance
• Understanding of Git, code reviews, testing, and collaborative software development
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong communication skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with TypeScript
• Experience with design systems or component libraries
• Experience with accessibility best practices
• Experience with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, GraphQL, or modern frontend tooling
• Familiarity with backend development, APIs, cloud platforms, or CI/CD workflows
• Interest in AI tools, automation, integrations, or modern developer workflows

Compensation

CAD $120,000 – $170,000 per year, depending on experience.