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
Requirements
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Must Haves:
- 7+ years of web development experience with HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/SASS, JavaScript, AJAX and jQuery
- 5+ years of hands-on development in C#/ASP.NET including .NET Core
- 3+ years of experience developing applications in script-based MV* front-end frameworks like Angular (or React) with TypeScript and component libraries
- Experience working with REST APIs, SQL, and non-relational databases such as Cosmos DB
- Experience with Git and knowledge of source control strategies
- Knowledge of WCAG standards and techniques, including WAI-ARIA and OWASP security principles/best practices
- Solid communications skills: the ability to understand (comprehension) and follow instructions and requirements to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Nice to have skills:
- Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint: administration, SOAP/REST, SharePoint application development (SPFx)
- Experience working with Service Workers
- Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud and DevOps
- Experience with Azure Functions
- Experience writing scripts with Python
Skill Set Requirements:
Front-End Frameworks:
- Experience developing applications in script-based MV* front-end frameworks like Angular (or React) with TypeScript and component libraries
Web Dev Skills:
- HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/SASS, JavaScript, AJAX and jQuery
ASP.NET/C# Skills:
- Demonstrated experience working with ASP.NET technologies: OO design patterns, writing applications in C#, familiarity with .NET Core.
APIs and Databases:
- Working experience with REST APIs, SQL, and non-relational databases such as Cosmos DB
Source Control:
- Experience with Git and knowledge of source control strategies
Standards and Best Practices:
- Knowledge of WCAG standards and techniques, including WAI-ARIA and OWASP security principles/best practices
Communications Skills:
- Demonstrates the ability to understand (comprehension) and follow instructions and requirements to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.