Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Join Ritchie Bros

Our culture is characterized by collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to continuous learning, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives lead to groundbreaking solutions. Team members are empowered to share ideas and experiments across teams in all aspects of the business, fostering innovation and creativity. Leading-edge technologies and inclusive practices drive both individual and collective growth as we modernize and grow our technical capabilities.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Front-end Engineer responsible for building modern, scalable, and user-focused web applications. This role requires expertise in React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, and CMS platforms to deliver exceptional user experiences. Collaborating closely with Product Management and Engineering, you will translate business needs into intuitive and performant interfaces while leveraging lean development practices. Senior Engineers also cultivate a healthy and respectful environment with a passion for driving innovation and excellence.

The Opportunity

In this role, you'll contribute to the design, development, and deployment of responsive, accessible, and performant front-end applications. Additionally you'll:

• Build and maintain applications using Next.js, React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Integrate with and manage CMS platforms (headless or traditional) to power content-driven applications
• Focus on code quality, maintainability, and strategies for safe, frequent deployments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions
• Mentor and support the growth of junior and intermediate engineers through knowledge sharing, pairing, technical guidance, and feedback
• Partner with Engineering Managers to evaluate team performance, contribute to hiring, and foster professional growth
• Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing innovative solutions to the team
  
  

Here Is What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of professional experience in front-end development
• Expert knowledge of React, Next.js, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript
• Experience working with headless CMS platforms
• Strong understanding of web standards, responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and SEO best practices
• Proficiency with modern front-end tooling (Webpack, Babel, ESLint, Prettier, etc.)
• Familiarity with REST APIs
• Experienced with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
• Awareness of CI/CD approaches and front-end deployment pipelines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment
• A deep customer and product focus, with a passion for delivering high-quality user experiences.
  
  

What We Offer

Our success is built on the drive and dedication of our people. As we grow around the globe, there will be many opportunities to advance your career – we’ve proven this throughout our 60+ years in business. And, we'll take care of you along the way. Here’s how:

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and drive innovation in modern web development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives
• Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development support
• This is your opportunity to work with an engineering-driven organization innovating and delivering at a scale well beyond other players in our industry
• We value innovation, consistent delivery, quality deliverables, and finding joy in our work while outperforming industry standards
  
  

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted. No agency calls, please.