RQ08799 - Software Developer- Front End - Senior

Rubicon Path; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Front End Software Developer to design and implement user interfaces. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience, particularly with Angular and web development technologies. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential as you'll work closely with technical and non-technical team members.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in front-end web development.
• Extensive programming experience using Angular, TypeScript, Bootstrap, and Node.
• Strong understanding of web markup and UX concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement user interfaces with effective user interactions.
• Develop detailed programming specifications and conduct unit tests.
• Troubleshoot technical problems during software operation.

Skills

Angular framework

HTML5

CSS

RESTful API integration

Git

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Automated testing

Responsive frameworks

Social Media APIs

Tools

Docker

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipeline

Postman

Job description

RQ08799 - Software Developer- Front End - Senior

About the job

• 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.
• Resolve and troubleshoot technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge and hands‑on experience of the Angular framework and UX concepts
• Thorough knowledge of web markup, HTML 5, CSS, Bootstrap and UX concepts.
• Hands‑on experience with RESTful API integration.
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
• Understanding of modern architectural practices for cloud‑based solutions.
• Proven experience applying software engineering best practices and architectural practices to agile product delivery.
• Extensive experience with building complex, API‑based solutions and transactional systems.
• Experience with code version control systems (e.g. Git), DevOps practices, cloud delivery / deployment models, virtualization, and container solutions
• Experience with writing automated test scripts for unit, integration and end‑to‑end testing
• Actively contributed to all phases of software development life cycle (particularly focusing on agile methodologies).
• 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
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
• 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 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
• 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
• Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

Technical Skills – 70%

• 3 yr+ Demonstrated experience working in front‑end web development
• Extensive programming experience using Angular, TypeScript, Bootstrap, and Node
• Experience with tools like Redux, Webpack or Angular CLI
• Must have experience with consuming SOAP and RESTful APIs
• Must have hands‑on experience with Git, SVN, Git Pull Request and branching strategy
• Must have hands‑on experience with Swagger‑UI, Postman, OAuth/JWT
• Experience with testing framework, e.g. Jasmine
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline, Docker are strong assets
• Working knowledge of SDLC and the Agile development methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with RDBMS design concepts.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying risk and providing solutions.

Communication & other Skills – 30%

• Ability to build good working relationships.
• Positive team player.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent ability to present to a technical and non‑technical audience

Must haves: 3 yr+ Demonstrated experience working in front‑end web development