Applied AI Sr. Front-End Developer - Ottawa, ON

TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk.   At TrendAI™, we’re always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together. Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future.   AI Fearlessly. Location: This is a hybrid role with a minimum in-office requirement of 3 days per week in the Ottawa, ON office located at 40 Hines Rd, Ottawa, ON K2K 2M5. Position Summary:  TrendAI is seeking a skilled Applied AI Sr. Front-end Developer to help design and implement new micro-frontend web applications for Trend Vision One. As we expand the teams of front-end developers and creating front-end experiences at scale, you will be a key driver in building well-designed, well-architected interfaces that delight our customers.  A primary focus of this role is the adoption of AI-enabled development and agentic architectures. You will help shape the future of our UI architecture by leveraging AI tools to accelerate prototyping and delivery, ensuring our security innovations are presented through a modern, high-performance interface. We are looking for a results-oriented "owner" who is proactive in identifying opportunities to improve our developer experience through emerging AI technologies.  Responsibilities:  AI-Augmented Implementation: Design and implement modular micro-frontend/web applications using AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Kiro, Copilot) to accelerate development, converting visual designs into high-quality applications using component libraries and explore multiple UI patterns in parallel.  Agentic UI Architecture: Contribute to the evolution of our front-end systems with a keen interest in building for microservices and agentic architectures.  End-to-End Ownership: Take ownership of tasks from inception to completion, writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Web Components, or modern frameworks like Astro or Next.js.  Productivity Optimization: Expertly use ethical AI tools to enhance personal and team productivity, reducing time-to-market for complex security dashboards and tools.  Testing & Quality: Lead a test-driven approach by incorporating unit tests and employing end-to-end frameworks such as Cypress or Playwright. Utilize AI to construct comprehensive test suites and address edge cases, while developing and coordinating a team of AI agents to perform testing and continually improve coverage.  Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with UX designers and backend engineers to translate visual designs and multi-SaaS integration requirements into seamless front-end experiences.  Mentorship: Empower and inspire others to level up their technical skills, particularly in the safe and effective use of AI-enabled development workflows.  Continuous Improvement: Proactively manage uncertainties and identify opportunities for architectural growth, staying current with the modern front-end ecosystem (e.g. visualization, signal, browser APIs etc.).  Qualifications:  Experience: Significant experience architecting rich front-end experiences in React, or other modern frameworks or libraries (e.g. Astro, Next.js, D3, Sigmajs).  AI Tooling Proficiency: Proven experience using AI tools to enhance productivity and a willingness to experiment with modern AI web technologies (e.g. CopilotKit, AG-UI protocol, AI SDKs).  Technical Ecosystem: Skilled with modern front-end build tools (e.g. Vite, Webpack), linters, and package managers (npm/yarn).  Testing Mastery: Deep expertise in TDD and end-to-end test automation frameworks.  Cloud Awareness: Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and experience or interest in cloud services (AWS S3, CloudFront) and Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK).  Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a growth mindset.  Bonus: Experience with localization/internationalization and accessibility (WCAG) best practices for enterprise-scale SaaS.  What We Offer You: You're important to us. What matters to you, matters to us too. TrendAI provides benefit options for you and your family. Group benefits program with health and dental coverage Telehealth Virtual Health Services Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability  Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave Critical Illness Insurance Mental Health Wellness Program Wellness Incentive Program Retirement Savings Programs with company match Paid Time Off 14 Annual Holidays Tuition Assistance Employee Resource Groups We offer competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance, along with room to enhance your skills through ongoing learning and broad technological opportunities. Achieving work-life balance is a priority, complemented by team activities, fostering an environment rooted in equity, inclusion, and collaboration, that is reflected in both our culture and our work. The expected compensation for this position ranges from $105,000 to $130,000 CAD annually, based on experience and qualifications Be Passionate. Be Innovative. Be a Trender. No sponsorship will be provided for work permit applications or renewals for this position now or in the future. #LI-TL1 At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe. Trend Micro welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.