RQ00705 - Software Developer- Front End - Senior

Maarut•Toronto, ON

About The Position

This role involves developing, upgrading, testing, implementing, and documenting software components for client applications. The developer will work independently and/or within teams throughout all phases of the development lifecycle, communicating with end-users, business analysts, and systems analysts to determine features, requirements, and solution design. The position requires developing enhancements to applications using leading software principles, documenting technical specifications and designs, and troubleshooting/resolving application issues. Adherence to established design, coding, naming, and standards is expected, along with participation in code reviews and adherence to change control processes. The role also includes writing and revising documentation, such as operations and user guidelines.

Requirements

Extensive experience in developing Single Page Application development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, and frameworks such as Backbone, React as well as API integration with REST (JSON, XML) APIs.
Extensive experience working independently with minimal supervision on application architecture and integration as well as managing architecture diagrams, technical documents, risk assessment, digital accessibility compliance, and QA/UAT feedback.
Extensive experience in root cause analysis during unanticipated outages by providing troubleshooting and debugging recommendations and support.
Experience developing and/or maintaining large scale information technology applications and working effectively with a group of multidisciplinary staff in a project team setting including the creation of related documentation as well as relevant training.
Experience developing digital products that comply with accessibility standards and/or best practices (WCAG 2.x AA, AODA, WAI-ARIA) while optimizing accessibility features of the platform (Web, iOS, Android).
Post-secondary education in computer science or a related discipline, or the approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience with the ability to provide technical leadership on large scale projects.

Responsibilities

Develop, upgrade, test, implement, and document software components of client applications
Work independently and/or within teams throughout all phases of the development lifecycle
Communicate with end‐users, business analysts, and systems analysts to determine features, requirements and solution design
Develop enhancements to suite of applications using leading software principles
Document technical specifications and designs
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues as needed
Adhere to established design, coding, naming and standards
Participate in code reviews and apply corrections as required
Adhere to change control processes
Write/revise documentation including operations and user guidelines