Software Developer (Frontend)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A national housing agency located in Toronto is seeking a Software Developer specializing in Next.js and React. The successful candidate will work on innovative software solutions, collaborate with various stakeholders, and contribute to a team committed to enhancing the housing system. Applicants should have 3+ years of web development experience and at least 1 year of hands-on experience with Next.js and React, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Generous benefits and a supportive workplace culture await.

Benefits

Annual Paid vacation

Performance incentives

Comprehensive group insurance

Support for professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in web application development.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with React and Next.js.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze system requirements with stakeholders.
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs for content delivery.

Skills

Web application development

React

Next.js

Problem-solving skills

Agile environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Sitecore JSS

Node.js

.NET (C#, ASP.NET MVC)

Job description

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $60871.49 to $76089.36 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Technology and Business Transformation Team, in the Software Developer - Next.js position, where the next generations of software applications are being developed to enable CMHC to achieve its mission. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of innovative software solutions. You will act as a point of contact for all stakeholders in order to ensure business requirements are understood and met, all while supporting continuous improvement through CMHC’s Sitecore system.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with stakeholders to gather and analyze system requirements, document business processes, and propose impactful solutions.
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance Sitecore solutions, working closely with UI/UX teams to deliver intuitive user experiences.
• Support testing, debugging, and deployment activities to ensure seamless delivery and operational excellence.
• Integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs to enable dynamic content delivery.
• Implement SSR (Server-Side Rendering) and SSG (Static Site Generation) strategies to optimize performance and SEO.
• Build responsive, accessible, and SEO-optimized web applications using Next.js and React.
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.

What you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in web application development.
• At least 1 years of hands-on experience with React and Next.js.
• It would be good to have 1 year of experience with Sitecore JSS and headless CMS implementations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to complex, high-impact projects.

Technologies you’ll work with:

• CMS & Search: Sitecore JSS, Headless CMS workflows, Coveo search integration.
• Back-End & DevOps: Node.js, .NET (C#, ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, Web API), Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Git.

It would be great if you also had:

• A Sitecore Certification.

Posting closing date:

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!