Front End Developer Level 2

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Front End Developer Level 2

GAME ON OLG needs you

Weve said GAME ON and we mean it OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital retail lottery and land-based gaming channels. Over the course of fiscal 2023-24 OLG delivered a record $2.4 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further with a new strategic direction that builds on successes to date as a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired omni-channel platform.

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Front End Developer Level 2 to be a versatile team member accountable for the design assessment development implementation configuration and testing of robust new back-end and front-end features and functionality for OLG digital and our lottery businesses. This role will require strong experience in programming and application analysis with focus on building RESTful APIs and integrating them with cloud services. Collaborates with stakeholders across OLG to ensure that the application/infrastructure solution designs and developments drive the desired business results.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Sr Manager Digital Solution Development you will be empowered to:

• Gather business requirements from lab team scope work needed to complete estimate timelines and architect solutions
• Utilize standard and emerging technologies to design and build solutions to execute features in the product roadmap as well as smaller amendments to existing products.
• Constantly seek to optimize live applications to continuously improve speed and scalability
• Architect design config and develop visually appealing AEM templates components permissions and policies to deliver high quality front-end architecture (web & mobile)
• Development building enterprise applications using AEM this will include developing templates data and component
• Develops and configures integrations in addition to conducting unit testing and technical fixes during subsequent testing etc.
• Develops and deploys proof of concepts prototypes and sanity tests leveraging agile methodologies and tools
• Develops and maintains code and configuration repositories to ensure code is centrally monitored/managed
• Evaluates and determine optimal toolsets to support all activities of this role including automating the CICD pipeline
• Support the change and release management process (ITIL) including defining release strategy & associated task planning for change projects service readiness & acceptance and service transition
• Provides tier three (3) application support including on call support as required to ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Identifies potential solution risks/issues and escalates/communicates to relevant key stakeholders (business/technology/vendors) to ensure a mitigation strategy is developed
• Prepares documentation and other relevant information to transition to the operate team for business as usual
• Conducts changes required to existing systems (e.g. upgrade/new releases optimization)
• Experience with AEM building blocks including templates components dialogs widgets and bundles
• AEM sites configuration and set-up
• Manage CMS platform issues with support teams and stakeholders
• Provide advanced-level development and documentation skills
• Ensure user experience and feasibility determine design choices
• Run extensive QA to ensure consistency across devices and browsers
• Develop and maintain APIs and all supporting code and design and build micro-services
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Work collaboratively within an Agile environment

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Works in close partnership with the lab team and product owners to gather and understand business requirements.
• Interacts with Technology and Operations partners to share and align on standards best practices and emerging trends on Dev/Ops and Agile methodology.
• Works with 3rd party or contracted resources or external technology vendors to collaborate and jointly develop solutions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

Work Experience: 5 years experience in AEM with a focus on implementation Experience/understanding of Automated build/deploy process and familiar with the DevOps/ Agile methodology Familiar with agile tools such as Jira/ Confluenceetc. Minimum two (2) years progressive experience in medium to large IT environments including experience in within IT or related function Minimum of one (1) years experience in solution application/infrastructure design development and/or delivery

Education: Bachelors degree in computer science

Critical Skills: Competent in designing and developing user interfaces and Single Page Apps (SPA) leveraging VueJS (or ReactJS) best practices and adapting interfaces for mobile web and apps Fundamental understanding of coding/dev and working knowledge of different programming languages and frameworks Java and and scripting languages such as JavaScript CSS and HTML/HTL (or JSON XML) or willingness to upskill quickly Knowledge and experience with automating builds using Maven unit testing and continuous integration (CI) Expert understanding of AEM and its full suite of capabilities Experience developing & migrating content and functionality between AEM environments Experience with Adobe Campaign and/ or Adobe Target an asset Strong experience with SOAP Sling and RESTful APIs Apache Web Server Configuration An asset Ability to communicate testing requirements and oversee QA testing before launch Strategic understanding of how to troubleshoot issues and ability to think creatively to find solutions and push the envelope to find new use-cases Excellent communication with the ability to produce high quality output under strict and accelerated timelines Effectively works in a team setting with a diverse set of SMEs and stakeholders

Negotiation and Influence: Ability to negotiate and influence effectively while being open to perspectives and maintaining strong relationships

Strategic Thinker: Strong strategic and critical thinker with ability to delve into unique challenges and find creative solutions

Collaboration & Fun: Inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our work

Integrity and Trust: Do whats right and operate with transparency and openness

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Part of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of Ontario
• Flexible Work Environment: to help balance both work and life
• Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful
• Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength
• Learning Galore: 24-7 access to robust online learning programs
• Public Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario
• Variable Pay Program: performance-based incentives to share in our success (Permanent OLG Employees Only)

Learn about OLG GAME ON!

OLGs purpose is to contribute to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. We are a multi-billion-dollar organization with a wide array of business lines including lottery land-based casinos digital lottery and casino horseracing and charitable gaming. OLG is amidst a massive transformation focusing on being customer obsessed and bringing our digital business to a whole new level.

The key to our success is our people. Our culture will be grounded in true positive partnerships that embrace trust clarity and openness in all that we do. We are supporting and empowering employees and teams across the organization through greater accountability leadership development and growth opportunities. OLG is embracing more flexible work options and family friendly work practices including hybrid work.

Equity diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture and cornerstones of the Five Truths that OLGers Live by. At OLG our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario.

While we are re-shaping and growing our business we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLGs net profits are reinvested back into the province contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians.

To learn more about OLG go to our website at

We look forward to hearing from you interested applicants please apply online by December 2 2025.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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