RQ10182 Software Developer- Front End Junior

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

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Engineering Practices

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.