Job Description
Assignment: RQ11015 - Software Developer- Front End - Senior
Job Title: Front End Developer
Requisition (SS): RQ11015
Start Date: 2026-05-04
Client: Government Services Integration Cluster
End Date: 2027-10-05
Office Location: 222 Jarvis St, Toronto
Organization: Government Services Integration Cluster
Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
# Business Days: 508.00
5 days onsite
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.
Description
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:
- 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 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; maintain a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients
- Ability to communicate designs and development in clear and understandable manner
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