Job Title: RQ11015 - Senior Software Developer- Front End

Client: Ontario Public Service (Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement)

Contract Duration: 1 year and 5 months

Working Status: On-Site

Location: 222 Jarvis St, Toronto

Hours per day: 7.25

Must Have

· Experience with React framework and typescript

· Experience with Node.js and Next.js

· Experience building and testing RESTful APIs

· Working knowledge of Jamstack Architecture

· Experience and expert knowledge in HTML, JavaScript, CSS and CSS Frameworks

Nice to have

· Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure

· Previous OPS or Public sector exp.

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 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

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

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills 40%

· Experience with Agile methodologies

· Experience with React framework and typescript

· Experience with Node.js and Next.js

· Experience building and testing RESTful APIs

· Working knowledge of Jamstack Architecture

· Hands on experience with Progressive Web Apps

· Hands on experience with responsive design, front-end testing and debugging techniques, page load optimization and version control

· Experience and expert knowledge in HTML, JavaScript, CSS and CSS Frameworks

· Working knowledge of DevOps, task boards, pipelines, etc.

· Experience with headless content management systems

· Experience creating front end functionality for login page, profile creation, customer notifications and self-service sign-up

· Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes:

o Developing detailed programming specifications

o Writing and/or generating code

o 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 deployment

Experience 40%

· Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure

· Experience with Agile methodologies including using kanban/task boards

· Extensive experience with JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end languages, user interface design.

· Experience with RESTful APIs.

· 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 such as Agile Scrum for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications

· Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications

· Experience in application design, latest design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting

· Experience with one or more communications protocols

· 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

· Hands on experience building integrations to IAA systems such as Azure AD B2C Authentication, Okta Authentication

Communication Skills 20%

· Strong communication skills to prepare documentation, including but not limited to: solution documentation, user manuals, reports, reviews, assessments

· Ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively and in a user-friendly manner