Frontend Developer

CGS (Computer Generated Solutions); Saint John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector is seeking a Front End Developer for their Ecosystem Intelligence Platform. The role involves creating responsive user interfaces, optimizing performance, and collaborating on API integrations. Ideal candidates will have experience with modern frameworks like React and strong skills in TypeScript, ensuring best practices in UI/UX design.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in front-end development, particularly modern web applications.
• Strong proficiency in React and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dynamic user interfaces for the Ecosystem Intelligence Platform.
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs.
• Ensure code quality and performance optimization.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

UI/UX best practices

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Responsive design principles

Collaboration in Agile environments

Education

3+ years of experience in front-end development

Tools

GitLab

Docker

OpenShift

Job description

Front End Developer - Ecosystem Intelligence Platform

About the Role

CGS is seeking a skilled Front End Developer to join our team working on the Ecosystem Intelligence Platform. This platform is designed to centralize intelligence services, enhance partner experiences, and enable data-driven insights across our ecosystem. As a Front End Developer, you will play a crucial role in building responsive and accessible user interfaces, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless integrations with backend services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dynamic, high-performance user interfaces for the Ecosystem Intelligence Platform.
• Implement responsive and accessible UI components using React, TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks.
• Optimize application performance and ensure seamless user experience across different devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs, ensuring data consistency and security.
• Maintain and enhance authentication and authorization flows using OAuth, SSO, and other security mechanisms.
• Work within a microservices architecture to build modular and scalable frontend applications.
• Ensure adherence to coding best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control.
• Participate in troubleshooting, debugging, and enhancing system resilience.

Tech Stack

• Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, React (preferred), Redux, Next.js
• UI & Styling: Tailwind CSS, Material-UI, Styled Components
• APIs & Integration: RESTful APIs, GraphQL
• Security: OAuth, SSO, JWT authentication
• CI/CD & DevOps: GitLab, Docker, OpenShift

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in front-end development, focusing on modern web applications.
• Strong proficiency in React and TypeScript, with experience in component-based architecture.
• Hands-on experience working with RESTful APIs and GraphQL for data integration.
• Understanding of UI/UX best practices, accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive design principles.
• Familiarity with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, or similar).
• Experience with authentication & authorization mechanisms (OAuth, SSO, JWT).
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques, including lazy loading and code splitting.
• Ability to work in a collaborative Agile environment and contribute to team discussions.