React Front-end Developer Senior

Calling all AI and machine learning experts!  We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team in Hong Kong.

Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of insurance. Our latest lab is located in the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park to turn this vision into a reality. As Canada's largest home, auto and business insurer, we're here to cultivate the next generation of technology and talent. Together, we're helping our customers protect what matters to them most through the power of data science, machine learning and AI.

Life in the Lab

Technology is only as good as the people behind it. Every day at work, you’ll inspire and be inspired by the brilliant minds of our greater lab team: actuaries, data scientists, machine learning experts, geomathematicians, meteorologists, software engineers and designers.

Together, you will tackle challenging problems and have the freedom to imagine, research, create, test, and bring innovative solutions to life that will have a profound impact on our business and the needs of our customers.

As our company grows, your career will grow with it.  There will always be an opportunity for you to develop your leadership skills, strengthen your expertise or take your work in a new direction.  Whether it’s leading a new, exciting project or moving into a different A.I. product team in Canada or Hong Kong, your career will always be on the move.

Our Intact Lab in Hong Kong is looking for an experienced Senior Front-End Developer to join the AI Engineering team.

Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of insurance. Our latest lab is located in the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park to turn this vision into a reality. As Canada's largest home, auto and business insurer, we're here to cultivate the next generation of technology and talent. Together, we're helping our customers protect what matters to them most through the power of data science, machine learning and AI.

Life in the Lab 

Technology is only as good as the people behind it. Every day at work, you’ll inspire and be inspired by the brilliant minds of our greater lab team: actuaries, data scientists, machine learning experts, geomathematicians, meteorologists, software engineers and designers. 

Together, you will tackle challenging problems and have the freedom to imagine, research, create, test, and bring innovative solutions to life that will have a profound impact on our business and the needs of our customers. 

As our company grows, your career will grow with it.  There will always be an opportunity for you to develop your leadership skills, strengthen your expertise or take your work in a new direction.  Whether it’s leading a new, exciting project or moving into a different A.I. product team in Canada or Hong Kong, your career will always be on the move. 

In this role, you will have to opportunity to: 

• Ability to break down business requirements into technical sub-tasks with clear technical acceptance criteria and effort estimation

• Lead and coach the junior team members in various development and technical activities.

• Ability to work independently on technical implementation tasks

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to discuss the needs, design, and functionality of a website or interface.

• Collaborate with designers, product managers and backend engineers.

• Create prototypes and mock-ups of websites or applications.

• Work with graphics and other designers to determine the website’s layout

• Strong analytical mind, curious by nature, love to solve complex problems, attention to detail, and are passionate about providing the best experience possible to your users.

Here’s what you bring to the table:

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS3, JavaScript and Typescript

• Proficiency with React front-end frameworks, (a plus for Angular, & Vue.js)

• Experience with client-side state management and data fetching libraries

• Experience collaborating with designers via Figma

• Knowledge of software engineering practices such as design patterns, the development lifecycle, and tools like Git, Jira, and Confluence

• Experience working with Design Systems

• Experience with automated testing, from unit test to end-to-end test

• Experience with AI-assisted software development

• Understanding of web performance optimization techniques, accessibility & layout aesthetics

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Some nice-to-haves:

• A plus on having experience with hosting web server on AWS (e.g. knowledge on AWS EC2, ECS, ECR, ALB, Docker)

• A plus on understanding and experience with API design, implementation, and lifecycle, as well as OpenAPI/Swagger specification.

About Us

The Intact Lab – with headquarters in Montreal, Canada – is a fast-growing, digital innovation hub backed by Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC, HK$110 billion in market cap), Canada’s largest home, auto and business insurance company.

Intact Financial (HK) limited (Intact Lab, HK) is our first R&D A.I. centre outside of Canada. This expansion into the Asia Pacific region is an exciting chapter of our journey to become the best insurance A.I. shop in the world.

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

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