Software Developer- Front End - Senior

Project Overview

The project is aimed at enhancing tenant protections and preserving the existing stock of rental housing in Toronto. Some of the in-scope items include developing IBMS workflows and functionality, public-facing interface, and public registry for license applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, upgrade, test, implement, and document software components of client applications
• Work independently and/or within teams throughout all phases of the development lifecycle
• Communicate with end-users, business analysts, and systems analysts to determine features, requirements and solution design
• Develop enhancements to suite of applications using leading software principles
• Document technical specifications and designs
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues as needed
• Adhere to established design, coding, naming and standards
• Participate in code reviews and apply corrections as required
• Adhere to change control processes
• Write/revise documentation including operations and user guidelines

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED

• Must be able to work onsite at Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto
• Extensive experience in developing Single Page Application development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, and frameworks such as Backbone, React as well as API integration with REST (JSON, XML) APIs.
• 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).

NICE TO HAVE

• Public Sector Experience
• 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 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.
• Post-secondary education in computer science or a related discipline, or the approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience with the ability to provide technical leadership on large scale projects.

Key Skills & Competencies

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, Backbone, React, REST APIs, JSON, XML, WCAG, AODA, WAI-ARIA, Single Page Applications, API Integration