Web Developer

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Foresters Financial is seeking a Web Developer to design, code and test web components using the Sitecore framework, collaborating with IT, PM, QA, UX and architecture to deliver solutions for Foresters' digital assets.

The role emphasizes building Sitecore-based templates, pages and services, with strong hands-on development in C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript and REST APIs, plus experience with Azure DevOps and modern web tech. Hybrid Toronto-based work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant professional certifications for key technologies.
• 5+ years of experience developing, integrating and deploying sites with C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, JavaScript and HTML.
• 3+ years hands-on software build/deployment experiences with MS Build, Azure DevOps, WIX and NUnit Script.
• Experience with Sitecore Framework and Agile in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop key code components in Sitecore framework including templates, pages, components and services.
• Work on existing services and develop new components (backend, frontend, DB integration).
• Maintain and repair existing properties; perform tests per plan and document results.
• Debug in test/production; manage Jira/Azure/MF ALM backlogs; participate in agile ceremonies.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

ASP.NET MVC

SQL Server

JavaScript

jQuery

Bootstrap CSS

Visual Studio

RESTful API

HTML

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional certifications for key technologies

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Jira

MS Build

WIX

NUnit Script

Job description

Career Opportunity

Role Title

Web Developer

Purpose of role

The Web Developer is responsible for the design, coding and unit testing of web components as per the project's requirement. This role will work closely with the rest of the Information Technology team (Tech lead, PM, QA, UX and Architect) and internal clients to deliver the final solution. With Sitecore as the core platform for all of Foresters digital assets, most of the development tasks will be directly or indirectly interacting with the Sitecore framework.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing key code components in Sitecore framework, including templates, pages, components, and integrated services
• Responsible for working on existing services code as well as developing new components (backend, front end including integration with databases)
• Maintain and repair existing properties
• Author and/or perform tests according to test plan and document results
• Perform basic debugging in test and production environments
• Run and maintain agile projects and tickets backlog in Jira, Azure and/or MF ALM

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant professional certifications for key technologies
• 5+ years of experience in developing, integrating and deploying sites with C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap CSS, Visual Studio, RESTful API and HTML
• 3+ years hands-on software build/deployment experiences. Hands-on write and/or maintain MS Build, Azure Dev Ops, WIX and NUnit Script
• Experience with code management reviews, repositories and code merge processes (e.g., in Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira)
• Experience with Sitecore Framework is required
• Agile experience in a corporate environment
• Experience with software development tools such as Jira
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze business processes and a pragmatic approach to making recommendations for improvement leveraging available technology
• Ability to work independently and proactively seek out a network of key individuals across functional areas, in order to gain support and move forward with initiatives
• Innovative mindset with excellent communication skills
• Microsoft Developer or Sitecore Developer Certification will be preferable

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Salary Range:

$59,000.00 - $84,700.00

The actual base salary for this position will depend on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and education. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in a discretionary variable incentive plan, results are subject to both individual and company performance.

Please note that this posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy; however, there may be instances where more than one vacancy is available for the same role.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Inclusion – at Foresters Financial, we are committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) as a core strategic objective for building strong, innovative teams in which all our employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves.

Foresters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] in advance of your appointment.

Thank you for choosing Foresters. Only those candidates who will be selected for further consideration will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.