Software Developer Front End Senior

Job Title: Software Developer Front End - Senior
Location: Toronto Ontario
Work Model: Onsite

Description / Responsibilities / Skills

Must Have

React

REST APIs

JavaScript and TypeScript

NextJS

Knowledgeable in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG for web application development

Description

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality front-end code based on user stories UI/UX artifacts and solution architecture
• Collaborate with Business Analysts Product Managers Architects and backend developers
• Build cloud-native web applications and support MVP delivery
• Implement responsive web interfaces for web and mobile platforms
• Integrate front-end UI components with RESTful APIs
• Maintain design consistency and adhere to UI/UX standards
• Perform unit testing and support QA including automation performance and accessibility testing
• Support incident investigation troubleshooting and production fixes
• Participate in Agile Scrum development lifecycle
• Design code test and debug applications
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to translate designs into functional code
• Ensure AODA compliance and accessibility standards

General Skills

• Experience in front-end programming and application development
• Ability to collaborate across the full Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience with structured development methodologies
• Experience in design development testing and debugging
• Experience with relational databases and APIs
• Experience with application architecture and integration
• Strong analytical problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within team environments

Desirable Skills

• Experience with cross browser compatibility and responsive design
• Experience with secure web applications and OWASP compliance
• Knowledge of authentication access control HTTPS TLS and SSO
• Knowledge of DevOps CI CD pipelines
• Experience working with large enterprise web applications
• Knowledge of accessibility tools such as WAVE and AXE

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills - 65 percent

Must Have - 45 percent

• Strong experience with React
• Experience with REST APIs
• Experience with JavaScript and TypeScript
• Experience with and NextJS
• Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards
• Experience with Git and branching strategies
• Experience with Postman Swagger UI and OAuth JWT
• Experience with React libraries such as React Query Hook Form Zustand

Nice to Have - 20 percent

• Experience with responsive web design and web services
• Experience with unit testing tools such as Jasmine or Karma
• Experience working with JSON and REST APIs
• Experience with CI CD pipelines
• Experience with API development frameworks such as SpringBoot
• Experience with automated testing tools such as Playwright

Agile Delivery Team Experience - 20 percent

• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams
• Experience participating in sprint planning standups and demos
• Experience contributing to task estimation and design
• Experience working with Git-based version control and CI CD pipelines
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional development teams

Business Analysis - 10 percent

• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Ability to interpret user stories and deliver working software

Soft Skills - 5 percent

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and meet deadlines