Senior Front-End Developer

Acuity; Brossard; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Front-End and/or Full Stack developer with a strong React and TypeScript foundation to join the Cloud team and contribute to web/cloud and mobile building management applications.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in agile ceremonies, and help advance CI/CD, testing, and UI design across Distech Controls projects, in a hybrid in-office setting in Brossard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of front-end development experience.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Solid React and TypeScript experience.
• Ability to work in-office (hybrid) in Brossard, QC.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Develop fluid and compatible web applications for mobile devices using React, TypeScript and Material UI.
• Collaborate with Azure DevOps for CI/CD and code reviews.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and daily scrums with the team.
• Contribute to design improvements and documentation.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Azure DevOps

Git

CI/CD

Unit tests

English & French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering / computer science

Tools

Material UI

Docker

Kubernetes

Vite.js

Vitest

Redux

React Router

Storybook

Git

Job description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

Are you a team player who loves diving into technology? Do you want to contribute to a team that strives to solve demanding problems and operates in a space directly involved in reducing the carbon footprint of buildings? Join our team! We are looking for a Front-End and/or Full stack developer who has an excellent technical foundation in front-end technology such as React to be part of the Cloud team. You will take part in Distech Controls’ constant innovation to create and maintain the best products on the market. You will be involved in innovative projects such as the development of web/cloud applications and mobile building management applications.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Development

• Develop fluid and compatible web applications for mobile devices using recent frameworks such as React, TypeScript, Material UI.
• Use various communication methods such as REST and Web sockets.
• Use your creativity to solve complex problems.
• Work with source code management and project management tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Participate in the continuous integration and deployment of applications (CI/CD).
• Actively participate in exploration and research phases for product design.

Team

• Actively participate in daily scrums, task planning, and agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate closely with various external stakeholders during development.
• Play a proactive role in improving design methods, tools, processes, and standards within the software team.
• Participate in the code review process during development.

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in front‑end software development.
• Strong knowledge of web technologies JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Solid experience in React and TypeScript.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Structured, methodical and organized in their work.
• Developed analytical and synthesis skills.
• Great team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Autonomy, leadership and initiative.
• Ability to work in‑office (hybrid) to the Distech Controls office in Brossard.
• Fluent in English and French.

Important

• Knowledge of the Microsoft Azure DevOps environment, including Pipelines.
• Knowledge of recent versions of ECMAScript.
• Creativity in user interface development.
• Strong knowledge of object‑oriented concepts.
• Ability to set up and follow project documentation.
• Experience in developing unit tests.
• Experience with Git.

Asset(s)

• Experience with Material UI.
• Experience in .NET / ASP.NET development.
• Experience with Docker/Container and Kubernetes.
• Experience with other UI web development frameworks such as Angular or Vue.
• Experience with Vite.js/Vitest, styled‑components, Redux, React‑router‑dom and Storybook tools/libraries.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies.
• Knowledge of relational databases.

We value diversity and are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922‑9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French‑language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.