Junior Web Developer

We are seeking an experienced Web Specialist - Intermediate to support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise-level web and intranet solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders, technical teams, and project resources to design, implement, and maintain modern, user-centric web platforms while ensuring accessibility, usability, and compliance with applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

Scope of Work

• Develop and enhance public-facing and internal web solutions, including web components and graphics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, technical teams, and project resources to implement user-centric web platforms.
• Develop, update, analyze, and edit website content and functionality.
• Develop content strategies and support content governance.
• Ensure websites comply with organizational and accessibility standards.
• Translate UX/UI specifications, wireframes, and design requirements into functional web components.
• Develop website components and custom templates based on UX/UI specifications.
• Create website graphics and navigational components.
• Research and integrate web plugins to meet design requirements.
• Implement websites using WordPress content management systems across production and staging environments.
• Ensure accessibility and usability requirements are met.
• Develop responsive web experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Migrate content from existing platforms to new environments.
• Create maintenance documentation for IT teams.
• Develop website style guides and content update standards.
• Create website maintenance process documentation.
• Train technical and business users on website maintenance procedures as required.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience.
• Experience in analysis, development, design, testing, and implementation of enterprise websites.

Desired Skills & Experience

Web Development

• Experience developing enterprise websites throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Experience migrating websites across technology platforms.
• Familiarity with LAMP stack environments.
• Experience with web hosting technologies and related configurations.
• Experience implementing cloud-based web solutions.
• Experience with Linux, WordPress, WordPress Plugins, Drupal, Git, Apache, Solr, and Elasticsearch.
• Experience with content management systems and related web technologies.

Accessibility & Compliance

• Experience conducting accessibility testing.
• Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards (or higher).
• Knowledge of accessibility regulations and standards.
• Experience creating accessible content across multiple formats.

UX/UI & Design

• Experience working with UX/UI specifications and interface design.
• Knowledge of responsive web design best practices.
• Experience using design tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Zeplin, and OmniGraffle.
• Experience designing websites for multiple audiences and languages.
• Knowledge of usability testing methodologies.
• Ensure consistency in style, branding elements, and user experience.

Information Architecture & Content Strategy

• Experience creating information architecture for websites.
• Experience developing metadata structures and templates.
• Experience producing digital content including presentations, graphics, videos, blogs, animations, and social media assets.
• Experience conducting content inventories and mapping exercises.

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Knowledge of modern web technologies, cloud architectures, APIs, and open-source platforms.
• Experience developing technical specifications, testing frameworks, deployment practices, and documentation.
• Experience assessing system performance and recommending architectural improvements.
• Experience applying web security standards and industry best practices.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within large public sector or enterprise environments.
• Experience using Agile project delivery methodologies and Azure DevOps.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate training and knowledge transfer activities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability