Software Developer Front End (Junior) 10182-1216

**HM Note: This onsite contract role is in office every day at the manager's discretion. Candidate resumes must include first and last name, email and telephone contact information.**

**Description**

**Responsibilities**

- Designing, developing and implementing front end code including user interface interactions and creating attractive and effective user interfaces - Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests. - Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.

**General Skills**

- Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level - Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle - Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications - Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications - Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools - Experience in one or more programming languages - Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting - Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies - Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages - Experience with one or more communications protocols - Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications - Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts - Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

**Front End Skills**

- Knowledge and experience coding and using basic artwork to deliver a complete user interface - Experience creating web interfaces for large websites. - Experienced with complex large-scale systems - Experience with Cross browser compatibility - Experience with Responsive frameworks - Experience with Social Media APIs - Experience defining product strategy and roadmap - Experience working with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities, runs beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples, and becomes an expert with respect to the competition

**Desirable Skills**

- Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications - Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies - Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices - Experience with middleware and gateways - Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging - Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues - Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team - Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards - Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

**Engineering Practices - 20%**

- Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional Agile team - developers, UX designers, QA testers, and Product managers. - Willingness to learn and apply best practices in front-end development - Experience working as a member of autonomous, cross-functional product team - Strong attention to detail and commitment to writing clean, maintainable code - Experience with Agile practices and Azure DevOps tools - Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities - Understanding of TDD methodologies, with hands on experience in writing and executing unit testing and automation testing.

**Technical Skills - 50%**

- Hands-on experience developing responsive applications for both web and mobile platforms. - Intermediate experience and knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React and Next JS. - Hands on experience with Node JS. - Experience and knowledge of HTML5, CSS3. - Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, task boards, pipelines, etc. - Hands on experience with responsive design, front-end testing and debugging techniques, performance optimization and version control/Git. - Ability to analyze and translate user stories, business requirements and technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. - Developing detailed programming specifications. - Ability to resolve and troubleshoot technical issues which arise during testing stages, or incidents reported in production. - Hands-on experience developing web application in compliance with PCI and WCAG 2.0 Standards - Ensuring that applications meet the highest AODA standards - Understanding of semantic HTML and ARIA roles for building accessible interfaces that work seamlessly with screen readers like JAWS - Previous experience with Ontario government and knowledge of Digital Dealer Registration service.

**Architecture and Design 20%**

- Understanding of modern, cloud-based architecture and component-based architecture in React - Ability to implement reusable UI components independently or under guidance for high complexity - Experience in understanding and implementing reusable and scalable components - Awareness of performance optimization techniques for front-end applications - Familiarity with software architecture principles and patterns such as serverless architecture, microservices, RESTful APIs

**Communication Skills 10%**

- Ability to clearly communicate ideas and ask questions when needed. - A team player with strong collaboration skills and willingness to learn from senior team members. - Ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively and in a user-friendly manner; maintain a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients - Ability to communicate technical designs and development in clear and understandable manner. - Ability to document code and processes. - Strong analytical, problem-solving skills; verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

**Must Have:**

- Hands-on experience developing responsive applications for both web and mobile platforms. - Intermediate experience and knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React and Next JS. - Hands on experience with Node JS. - Experience and knowledge of HTML5, CSS3. - Understanding of modern, cloud-based architecture and component-based architecture in React - Understanding of TDD methodologies, with hands on experience in writing and executing unit testing and automation testing. - Experience with Agile practices and Azure DevOps tools

**Nice to have:**

- Previous experience with Ontario government and knowledge of Digital Dealer Registration service.