Junior Front End - Software Developer

Position: Junior Front End - Software Developer

Duration: 1 Year and 3 Months assignment (contract)

Client Location: Toronto (Onsite: 7.25 hours/day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday)

Engagement Model: Professional Services Engagement – B2B (Incorporated Entities Only)

Note on Assignment Type

This position is provisionally Onsite, requiring 7.25 hours per calendar day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (excluding breaks). Conditions may change based on organizational requirements and at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

About the Engagement

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) seeks a Junior Front End – Software Developer to design, implement, and support user interfaces for large-scale, public-facing applications. Working within a cross-functional Agile product team, you’ll translate technical system specifications and user stories into accessible, performant, and secure web experiences. You’ll collaborate with developers, UX designers, QA, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver responsive interfaces that comply with AODA/WCAG 2.1 standards and OPS security guidelines (including PCI-related controls for applicable services). You will contribute to component libraries, troubleshoot defects from testing through production, and document code and processes to support maintainability and knowledge transfer.

Scope

• Design, develop, and implement front-end code and UI interactions; deliver attractive, effective user interfaces.
• Translate technical specifications into working, tested applications (programming specs, code generation, unit tests, data-driven components).
• Resolve and troubleshoot technical issues during use/operation, including assistance with implementation, conversion, and migrations.

Assignment Deliverables

• Responsive web UI built with modern frameworks that meet WCAG 2.x and AODA requirements.
• Detailed programming specifications, component-level documentation, and code comments.
• Unit tests and front-end automation aligned with TDD where applicable.

Expertise Required

Must Have

• Hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React, Next.js)
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design techniques
• Experience with Node.js for front-end development
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, pipelines, and Git version control
• Ability to build accessible interfaces compliant with AODA/WCAG 2.1 standards (semantic HTML, ARIA roles)
• Understanding of TDD and experience writing unit/automation tests.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with Ontario government projects or OPS digital services
• Knowledge of PCI compliance for secure web applications
• Experience with social media APIs and responsive frameworks
• Familiarity with serverless architecture and microservices.

Security Clearance

Required.

Important

This is a business-to-business engagement. Candidates must represent an incorporated entity, hold a valid business number, maintain appropriate insurance, and invoice for services rendered.

How to Apply

Submit your resume in confidence via the Akkodis Canada website.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions.

Accessibility

At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matter. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.