Intermediate Software Developer

Job Title: Intermediate Software Developer (Front-End Focus)Reports to: Manager, Cloud Software DevelopmentBased in: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid, 3 days in office)Term:Full TimeAbout Nanometrics:With 40 years of seismic technology and industry application experience, we are a global, award-winning company providing monitoring solutions and equipment for studying artificial and natural seismicity. From mission-critical seismic arrays, tsunami and early earthquake warning systems in over 90 countries across the globe to induce seismicity monitoring in the energy sector. We specialize in full-service, integrated solutions for studying artificial and natural seismicity, including turnkey seismic networks, industry-leading precision instrumentation, complete data processing, analysis services, and software applications. At Nanometrics, we take pride in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are passionate about making a global impact through cutting-edge technology while staying rooted in values of intentional innovation, trust, ethics, and stability.About the role: We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Intermediate Software Developer with strong Front-End experience to join us. This team develops a real time cloud-based application for monitoring and analyzing seismic data as well as building new applications as Nanometrics enters new markets. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of user experience principles and the ability to lead the implementation of best practices. You will play a crucial role in shaping the visual and interactive aspects of our applications, ensuring they are not only functional but also intuitive, aesthetically pleasing, and a joy to use. We are looking for a team player who is a fast learner and has a drive for excellence. This is a role where you can drive significant change and make a lasting contribution.Responsibilities:Lead UI/UX Development: Drive the design, development, and implementation of highly responsive and scalable user interfaces using Angular and TypeScript. We are building progressive web applications to target both mobile and desktop. Participate in exposing our analytics insights through data analytics and business intelligence platforms.User Experience Focus: Champion user-centered design principles throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.Design Collaboration: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate mockups into high-quality, functional user interfaces.Full Stack Development: While the focus is front-end development, feature development includes some back-end work with cloud-deployed applications.Best Practices Evangelist: Advocate for and implement UI/UX best practices, performance optimization, and responsive design.Component Development: Design and develop reusable UI components and libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency across applications.Testing and Quality Assurance: Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure the reliability and quality of UI components.Stay Current: Keep abreast of emerging front-end technologies, frameworks, and design trends, and recommend their adoption where appropriate. Our team has a “Research Day” once a month to encourage training and prototyping new ideasRequirements:Experience: 3+ years of professional experienceAngular & TypeScript Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in Angular and TypeScript, including a deep understanding of component-based architecture.Java: Comfortable working in Java or another backend language to complete feature work as needed. We also use Ruby on Rails.HTML5/CSS3: Advanced knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and related pre-processors (SCSS, Sass/Less) for building semantic, accessible, and visually appealing interfaces.Responsive Design: Proven experience in building responsive and adaptive web applications for various devices and screen sizes.Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skillsFlexibility: Flexibility to move across different languages and code bases as neededAssets:Experience with Progressive Web Apps (PWA)Experience with mixing UI technologies with micro-frontend concepts.Experience with REST and GraphQL APIsKnowledge of Playwright test frameworkExperience with graphing libraries such as plotly or d3Familiarity with Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and KafkaExperience with visual analytics/data analytics/business intelligence platforms like Tableau or LookerWhy Nanometrics? We are a global leader in seismic solutions and a Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum member. We value sustainable growth that benefits our employees, our community, and the environment. Maximize your productivity with our flexible hybrid work model. Our centrally located office space offers a stimulating environment for collaboration and focused work. Plus, enjoy a convenient commute with easy access to biking paths and public transportation.Engage in virtual and onsite social events centered around collaboration, learning, and fun, including volunteer events, celebrations, and team-building activities. Our comprehensive group benefits program includes RRSP matching, health/dental benefits, a corporate bonus program, education assistance, and a health spending account. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides services and support for health, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, wellness tools, and more.Enjoy a competitive leave program, including a holiday shutdown (December 25 to January 1). Grow your career with learning and development opportunities. Collaborate with high-performing teams and some of the industry's top minds.