Web Developer

Publicisgroupe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned communications company in Toronto seeks a full stack Web Developer specializing in C#. The role involves building usable and engaging websites, collaborating on project teams, and requires proficiency in .Net technologies along with a passion for web standards. The position is for those who strive for excellence and are eager to innovate.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Accommodations available for disabilities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in .Net web development using C#.
• Strong knowledge of Svelte and .Net technologies.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively on interactive experiences.
• Develop standards-compliant websites and maintain them.
• Contribute to project processes and meet deadlines.

Skills

C#

.Net MVC

Svelte

SQL Server

MySQL

Web Accessibility

Responsive Web Design

Job description

Saatchi & Saatchi is an advertising agency with the belief that creativity, data, media and technology should all work together, and we use that to influence human behavior and drive success for clients. S&S is one of the world's largest agency networks with 114 offices and more than 6000 employees globally. Here in our Toronto office we work with some of the countries most valued brands including Toyota, Buckley's, and Children's Advil, as well as several under the Mondelez banner (Crispers, Oreo, and Chips Ahoy just to name a few). We’re an award winning agency in both creativity and effectiveness, so it’s really important for us here to convert that innovation and the great ideas into real tangible business results for the organization.

Overview

A Toronto-based communications company is seeking a full stack Web Developer, specializing in C#, for a full-time position starting immediately. Contract options are available upon inquiry. You should have 2-4 years of experience in .Net web development and a passion for web standards. You strive for excellence in your work and always seek to develop dynamic and usable sites for any audience. You have an ongoing desire to learn and share your knowledge. You want to participate in a culture of innovation and creativity and be part of a team that is driven to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with project teams to conceptualize, develop, and execute engaging and usable interactive experiences.
• Develop standards-compliant and usable websites and contribute to site documentation.
• Perform ongoing site maintenance and updates.
• Participate in project processes, contribute to project completion, and be accountable to deadlines.
• Exercise best practices, current trends, and come up with creative solutions to development problems or obstacles.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in .Net web development using C#.
• Expertise in .Net MVC and component-based development.
• Strong knowledge of Svelte.
• Strong knowledge of C# .NET, ASP.NET, and Entity Framework to build scalable, maintainable, and performant web applications.
• Strong understanding of database design and implementation using SQL Server, MySQL, or other relational databases.
• Knowledge of web application security best practices, such as input validation, output encoding, and secure authentication and authorization.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies, such as unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing, to ensure code quality and minimize the risk of errors.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, to collaborate effectively with team members and deliver high-quality code.
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment process, and ensure faster time to market.
• Knowledge of responsive web design to build websites that work well on different devices and screen sizes.
• Knowledge of web accessibility best practices and standards, such as WCAG 2.0 & 2.1, to ensure websites are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques, such as minification, bundling, and caching, to improve website performance and user experience.
• Strong documentation skills to ensure code is well-documented, maintainable, and easily understood by other developers.
• Continuous desire to learn and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to improve skills and build better web applications.
• Good organizational skills : Junior / Mid-Level .Net C# Web Developers should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

Nice-to-haves :

• Familiarity with various industry-standard graphic and design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, Zeplin, Figma, Principle, and diagramming / wireframing tools.
• Experience with other front-end frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js, or Backbone.js.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as NUnit, MSTest, or xUnit.
• Knowledge of SQL Server or other relational databases.
• Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms.

Additional information

Saatchi is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process.