Junior Software Developer

Cynet Systems Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled web developer with extensive experience in WordPress to enhance and maintain their digital presence. This role involves developing custom themes and plugins, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards, and optimizing website performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, along with a passion for creating user-friendly web experiences. Join a dynamic team where you can make a significant impact by delivering high-quality web solutions that meet client needs and industry best practices. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in web development with a focus on WordPress.
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and best practices.
• Monitor website performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

WordPress Development

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

PHP

MySQL

Accessibility Standards

Google Analytics

SEO

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

Accessibility Testing Tools

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

1. Enhancements, Support and Maintenance.
2. Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites, ensuring they meet client requirements and industry best practices.
3. Create and modify WordPress themes and templates, utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
4. Develop custom plugins and functionality to extend WordPress core features.
5. Integrate WordPress with third-party platforms, multimedia, videos, PDF content, SCORM files onto a site.
6. Remediate with best practices and accessibility standards for clients and make the website 100% AODA compliant.
7. Remediate errors/bugs on live website (e.g., broken links, content issues, etc.).
8. Develop additional web pages in WordPress or other technology as required.
9. Ensure adequate testing is done, so quality of website is not altered.
10. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and implement project requirements.
11. Conduct thorough testing and debugging of WordPress sites to ensure a flawless user experience.
12. Consult with clients to develop and document Website requirements.
13. Design and integrate website related code.
14. Write, modify and test website related code.
15. Prepare mock-ups and storyboards.
16. Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions.
17. Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software.
18. Assist Ministry in the deployment and hosting of WordPress websites.
19. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) Compliance.
20. Ensure the website is 100% AODA compliant.
21. Perform an audit of the website to identify issues related to WCAG compliance and remediate.
22. Ensure all new or updated content or code released must conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
23. Comply with AODA standards and leverage Assistive Technology tools (such as screen readers, JAWS, NVDA) testing where needed.
24. Collaborate with Ministry teams to be able to use the OPS Toolkits for testing for WCAG Level A and Level AA conformance.

Application Monitoring:

1. Perform website optimization, including improving site speed and performance. Continue to monitor & troubleshoot site’s performance issues and remediate as required.
2. Monitor underlying application services (i.e. PHP files) and ensure they are updated periodically.
3. Monitor to ensure certificate renewals are up to date and actioned appropriately.
4. Troubleshoot on a cloud Azure platform (Configuration, etc).

Reporting And Google Analytics:

1. Develop queries required to generate monthly site usage from Google Analytics that can assist with:
2. Site usage and provide recommendations to increase website usage and prevent connection drop-offs.
3. Perform search engine optimization to improve website and improve visibility.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

1. 5+ years of professional web development experience, with a focus on WordPress.
2. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.
3. Strong experience in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins.
4. Knowledge of website deployment and hosting processes.

Accessibility Knowledge and Experience:

1. In-depth knowledge of accessibility standards and compliance regulations, with a focus on auditing and reporting.
2. Highly proficient in WCAG 2.2 / website accessibility requirements under the AODA.
3. Demonstrated experience in accessibility testing domain and testing process life cycle.
4. Experience with accessibility tools & technologies used with desktop, tablet, mobile & gaming devices.
5. Readers: JAWS, NVDA, Narrator, Voiceover, Talkback.
6. GAT, WAT, CCA, MS Insight, AXE, WAVE, Inspect.
7. IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) and any additional related Accessibility certifications are an asset.

Technical Expertise and Guidance:

1. Strong experience in developing WordPress websites, customizations and plugins.
2. Strong experience in Google Analytics.
3. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.
4. Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure.
5. Experience with Agile methodologies including using kanban/task boards.
6. Proactively identify accessibility-limiting user experiences on our various digital platforms.
7. Consult on customer-reported accessibility gaps in digital customer experiences.

Development Skills:

1. Demonstrated experience in developing complex Google analytical reports.
2. Own end-to-end responsibility of analyzing online environment to deliver fully functional tracking codes.
3. Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle.
4. Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.
5. Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications.
6. Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts.
7. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
8. A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines Front End Skills.