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

This position is listed as “Onsite”; the resource is expected to work between the standard working hours of 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location.

Experience Requirements

Engineering Practices – 20%

• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional Agile team – developers, UX designers, QA testers, and Product managers.
• Willingness to learn and apply best practices in front-end development
• Experience working as a member of autonomous, cross-functional product team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to writing clean, maintainable code
• Experience with Agile practices and Azure DevOps tools
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities
• Understanding of TDD methodologies, with hands on experience in writing and executing unit testing and automation testing.

Technical Skills – 50%

• Hands-on experience developing responsive applications for both web and mobile platforms.
• Intermediate experience and knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React and Next JS.
• Hands on experience with Node JS.
• Experience and knowledge of HTML5, CSS3.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, task boards, pipelines, etc.
• Hands on experience with responsive design, front-end testing and debugging techniques, performance optimization and version control/Git.
• Ability to analyze and translate user stories, business requirements and technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
• Developing detailed programming specifications.
• Ability to resolve and troubleshoot technical issues which arise during testing stages, or incidents reported in production.
• Hands-on experience developing web application in compliance with PCI and WCAG 2.0 Standards
• Ensuring that applications meet the highest AODA standards
• Understanding of semantic HTML and ARIA roles for building accessible interfaces that work seamlessly with screen readers like JAWS
• Previous experience with Ontario government and knowledge of Digital Dealer Registration service.

Architecture and Design 20%

• Understanding of modern, cloud-based architecture and component-based architecture in React
• Ability to implement reusable UI components independently or under guidance for high complexity
• Experience in understanding and implementing reusable and scalable components
• Awareness of performance optimization techniques for front-end applications
• Familiarity with software architecture principles and patterns such as serverless architecture, microservices, RESTful APIs

Communication Skills 10%

• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and ask questions when needed.
• A team player with strong collaboration skills and willingness to learn from senior team members.
• 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 technical designs and development in clear and understandable manner.
• Ability to document code and processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills; verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Supplier Comments

Closing Date/Time: 2026-01-12, 4:00 p.m. EST

Max submission: 1 (one)

• From January 5, 2026, the candidate is required to work onsite 5 days a week

Any candidate with over 5+ Years of experience will not be shortlisted as this is a Junior – front end developer.

Must Have

• Hands-on experience developing responsive applications for both web and mobile platforms.
• Intermediate experience and knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React and Next JS.
• Hands on experience with Node JS.
• Experience and knowledge of HTML5, CSS3.
• Understanding of modern, cloud-based architecture and component-based architecture in React
• Understanding of TDD methodologies, with hands on experience in writing and executing unit testing and automation testing.
• Experience with Agile practices and Azure DevOps tools

Nice to have

• Previous experience with Ontario government and knowledge of Digital Dealer Registration service.