RQ00560 - Front End Developer- City Of Toronto

RQ00560 - Software Developer- Front End - Senior

Shortlist Date: 2026-03-10, 12:00 p.m.

Must Haves:

· Extensive experience in developing Single Page Application development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, and frameworks such as Backbone, React, Stencil.js(Web Components) as well as API integration with REST (JSON, XML) APIs.

· Extensive experience working independently with minimal supervision on application architecture and integration as well as managing architecture diagrams, technical documents, risk assessment, digital accessibility compliance, and QA/UAT feedback.

· Extensive experience in root cause analysis during unanticipated outages by providing troubleshooting and debugging recommendations and support.

· Experience developing digital products that comply with accessibility standards and/or best practices (WCAG 2.x AA, AODA, WAI-ARIA) while optimizing accessibility features of the platform (Web, iOS, Android).

Location: Up to 3 days onsite (subject to HM’s discretion)

Public Sector Experience: Nice to have

# of submissions/supplier: 1

Start Date

2026-04-06

End Date

2026-10-05

Department

Technology Services

Business Days

130.00

Office Location

Metro Hall, 55 John Street

Software Developer- Front End - Senior

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

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Extensive experience in developing Single Page Application development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, and frameworks such as Backbone, React, Stencil.js(Web Components) as well as API integration with REST (JSON, XML) APIs.

2. Extensive experience working independently with minimal supervision on application architecture and integration as well as managing architecture diagrams, technical documents, risk assessment, digital accessibility compliance, and QA/UAT feedback.

3. Extensive experience in root cause analysis during unanticipated outages by providing troubleshooting and debugging recommendations and support.

4. Experience developing and/or maintaining large scale information technology applications and working effectively with a group of multidisciplinary staff in a project team setting including the creation of related documentation as well as relevant training.

5. Experience developing digital products that comply with accessibility standards and/or best practices (WCAG 2.x AA, AODA, WAI-ARIA) while optimizing accessibility features of the platform (Web, iOS, Android).

6. Post-secondary education in computer science or a related discipline, or the approved equiv