Software Developer- Front End

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 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 migrations.

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 Requirements

Java language knowledge and experience – 20%

1+ years of demonstrated experience with the use of Java language

Java Development IDE Tools: Eclipse, IBM RAD, IBM RSA, InteliJ, Visual Studio Cod – 1+

Hibernate/JPA

Technical Skills – 40%

React – 1+

RESTful Web services – 1+

Javascript – 1+

Typescript – 1+

HTML 5.0, CSS – 1+

Node such as NPM – 1+

Spring Framework (MVC, Security, JPA, Boot)

Bitbucket – 1+

Experience with Responsive Web application development

5 days onsite

Must Have

• 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
• Must have current/hands-on Development exp.
• Hands on experience with responsive design, front-end testing and debugging techniques, page load optimization and version control
• Experience working within a large organization / big teams