RQ10654 Web Specialist Senior

Responsibilities:

• Develops updates analyzes and edits content and functionality for websites; develops content strategy; integrating web initiatives into existing templates Review and ensure websites are standards compliant for the Government of Ontario.
  
• Review and advise on current effectiveness of websites (e.g. metrics and SEO) and provide recommendations Document best practices for ongoing maintenance of the Government of Ontario web presence
  

General Skills:

• Experience in analysis development design testing and implementation of websites
  
• Experience in accessibility testing and knowledge of accessibility principles and internationally recognized guidelines
  
• Experience with content creation and driving content strategy Awareness of emerging trends and directions in web and their application within the Government framework Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
  
• Experience in standard web programming environments (e.g. HTML5 CSS3 XML Javascript PHP Java)
  
• Knowledge of Open Source software initiatives (e.g. Linux WordPress Drupal Solr Git Apache)
  
• Familiarity with LAMP software stack and common variations
  
• Experience in migrating sites among various technology platforms User Experience Designer Skills
  
• Experience in interface design and testing
  
• Experience designing websites for multiple languages and audiences
  
• Proficiency with recognized methodologies for usability testing
  
• Ensure all-around consistency (style fonts images and tone) Information Architect Skills
  
• Proficiency in constructing information architecture for sites
  
• Experience in developing metadata templates for sites Creating content using a variety of methods including blogs presentations animations web graphics videos and social media content Inventory of sites and content mapping to new templates
  

Application Architect Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with current web technologies and open source and cloud architectures such as open source content management solutions (e.g. WordPress various Search engines and web development frameworks and APIs) including design criteria security and recovery procedures code management and deployment practices as well as experience in the development/preparation of technical specifications for installation testing frameworks and performance of integrated multi- service systems.
  
• Knowledge of PHP Java JavaScript Angular Node MySQL MongoDB Drupal Twig and Elasticsearch Assess performance and capacity of existing systems and make architectural recommendations for improving performance; and to develop/prepare technical documentation and architectural artefacts.
  
• Experience applying industry web and security standards and best practices
  

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in migrating sites among various technology platforms
  
• Knowledge of business planning and websites within the OPS Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Content Management
  
• Detailed knowledge of the Government of Ontario web standards governance and legislative framework
  
• Experience in converting variable source document formats into accessible content
  
• Experience to edit content
  
• Promote content on social media
  
• Ability and proven technical knowledge in the area of mobile
  

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Have:

• Extensive senior level experience in standard web programming environments: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) 5 CSS3 Extensible Markup Language (XML) Javascript Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) Java (must have)
  
• Experience with creating wireframes prototypes mockups (must have)
  
• Hands-on experience with modern UI design frameworks and leveraging of design standards - experience with Figma is a must.
  
• Experience with WCAG 2.0 and ARIA implementation and accessibility best practice (must have)
  
• Experience in micro service design and implementation of IT solutions from the architectural design (must have)
  
• Experience with modern architectural principles for cloud-based solutions (must have)
  
• Experience with designs for mobile devices (must have)
  

Skill Set Requirements:

Digital Experience and Product knowledge:

• Extensive senior level experience in standard web programming environments: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) 5 CSS3 Extensible Markup Language (XML) Javascript Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) Java (must have)
  
• Knowledge of Open Source software initiatives (Linux WordPress Drupal Solr Git Apache)
  
• Strong knowledge of software standards and best practices in delivery of complex user-centric IT solutions
  
• Experience with defect management lifecycle and tools
  
• Experience with creating wireframes prototypes mockups (must have)
  

Framework experience:

• Hands-on experience with modern UI design frameworks and leveraging of design standards - experience with Figma is a must.
  
• Experience with WCAG 2.0 and ARIA implementation and accessibility best practice (must have)
  

Design and Architecture:

• Experience in micro service design and implementation of IT solutions from the architectural design (must have)
  
• Experience with modern architectural principles for cloud-based solutions (must have)
  
• Experience with designs for mobile devices (must have)
  
• Proven experience designing modern architectural patterns to support delivery of complex IT solutions that are reliable secure responsive and scalable
  

Leadership & methodologies:

• Experience on a build/run team using agile methods such as understanding of product backlog in sprint planning conveying vision for team on end-product experience part of scrum ceremonies etc.
  
• Experience collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team
  
• Comfortable participating in design sprints and bringing your product and technical ideas to the wider team