Front-End Software Developer

Work Arrangement:
On-site (Toronto,ON)

Duration:
6 months (with possible extension)

Role Overview
The Front-End Software Developer will collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Managers, Cloud Architects, and Back-End Developers to design and develop high-quality, responsive web applications. The role involves working with modern frameworks, adhering to accessibility (AODA/WCAG) standards, and following agile and DevOps practices to deliver scalable, secure, and user-friendly software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end code based on storyboards, UI/UX artifacts, and solution architecture.
• Implement designs directly into applications, ensuring design and brand consistency.
• Build responsive, mobile-first web interfaces for cloud-native applications.
• Ensure compliance with AODA and WCAG accessibility standards.
• Integrate front-end UIs with RESTful APIs.
• Support Quality Assurance through unit testing, automation, load testing, penetration testing, and usability testing.
• Provide production application support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams following Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Stay updated with the latest UI/UX and front-end development trends.
• Translate business requirements into technical implementations.

Must-Have Skills (+5 Years experience)

• – Strong hands-on experience developing modern web applications.
• – Skilled in building server-side rendered and static web applications.
• JavaScript (ES6+) & TypeScript – Deep understanding of modern JavaScript and type-safe development.
• & NPM – Practical experience managing dependencies and backend integration.
• RESTful APIs – Proven ability to integrate and fetch data efficiently from REST APIs.
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) – Knowledge and implementation of accessibility standards (AODA compliance).
• Version Control (Git/SVN) – Hands-on experience with branching strategies, pull requests, and code reviews.
• API & Security Tools – Familiarity with Swagger-UI, Postman, and authentication methods like OAuth/JWT.
• React Libraries – Experience using modern libraries such as React Hook Form, React Query, and Zustand.
• Agile & Scrum – Experience working in agile environments with sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Responsive Web Design – Ability to create adaptive and mobile-first interfaces across devices.
• Testing & Automation – Experience with unit and regression testing tools (e.g., NUnit, XUnit, MSTest, Karma, Jasmine, Playwright).
• Spring Boot & JSON APIs – Familiarity with backend integration and data exchange.
• CI/CD Pipelines (DevOps) – Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment workflows.
• Cross-Browser Compatibility – Ensuring consistency across major browsers and platforms.
• Secure Web Application Development – Understanding of OWASP principles and web security best practices.
• Cloud-Native Application Design – Experience in designing scalable applications within cloud environments.
• UX Collaboration – Ability to work closely with UX/UI teams to translate designs into high-quality code.
• Design Tools – Familiarity with tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or Axure.
• Public Sector or Enterprise Project Experience – Prior work in large-scale, government, or regulated environments.

Additional Experience
Agile Delivery (20%)

• Participation in Agile/Scrum ceremonies: planning, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives.
• Experience with Git-based concurrent development and DevOps environments.

Business Analysis (10%)

• Translating business requirements into technical solutions and code.

Soft Skills (5%)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and meet deadlines.

Technical Knowledge

• HTML, CSS, JSX
• Secure Web Development under OWASP standards
• Web security (HTTPS, TLS, SSO, CORS, WAF)
• Web accessibility validation using WAVE and AXE tools
• Cloud-native application design and DevOps CI/CD
• Browser-based security and authentication technologies