Front-End Software Developer

Our Client is seeking a Senior Front-End Software Developer to support the development, enhancement, testing, implementation, and documentation of client-facing applications.

The successful candidate will have strong experience building Single Page Applications (SPAs) using modern front-end technologies, integrating with REST APIs, and developing accessible digital products that comply with WCAG 2.x AA, AODA, and WAI-ARIA standards.
Key Responsibilities

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Develop, upgrade, test, implement, and document software components for client applications.

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Build and maintain Single Page Applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, React, Backbone, and related frameworks.

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Integrate front-end applications with REST APIs using JSON and XML.

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Work independently and collaboratively through all phases of the software development lifecycle.

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Communicate with end-users, business analysts, and systems analysts to gather requirements and define solution designs.

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Develop enhancements using modern software development principles and best practices.

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Prepare and maintain technical specifications, architecture diagrams, design documents, risk assessments, and support documentation.

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Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production application issues, including root cause analysis during outages.

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Participate in code reviews and apply required corrections.

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Ensure compliance with coding standards, naming conventions, change control processes, and accessibility requirements.

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Create or revise documentation, including operational guidelines, user guides, and training materials.

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Support QA/UAT activities and resolve feedback from testing cycles.

Required Qualifications

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Extensive experience developing Single Page Applications using:

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HTML5

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CSS3

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JavaScript

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JQuery

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Bootstrap

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React

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Backbone

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Strong experience integrating applications with REST APIs using JSON and XML.

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Experience developing digital products that comply with accessibility standards and best practices, including:

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WCAG 2.x AA

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AODA

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WAI-ARIA

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Experience working independently with minimal supervision on application architecture and integration.

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Strong experience preparing architecture diagrams, technical documents, risk assessments, and QA/UAT documentation.

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Strong troubleshooting and debugging experience, including root cause analysis for outages.

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Experience developing and maintaining large-scale IT applications.

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Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

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Experience creating technical documentation, user guides, and training materials.

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Post-secondary education in Computer Science or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Ability to provide technical leadership on large-scale projects.

Nice to Have

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Previous public sector experience.

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Experience working with municipal or government clients.

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Experience supporting web, iOS, and Android accessibility optimization.

Must-Have Skills

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Single Page Application development

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HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript

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JQuery, Bootstrap

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React and/or Backbone

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REST API integration

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JSON and XML

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WCAG 2.x AA

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AODA

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WAI-ARIA

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Accessibility compliance

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Application troubleshooting and debugging

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Technical documentation

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QA/UAT support