Senior React Developer

Responsibilities: 

Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes: 

·       Developing detailed programming specifications 

·       Writing and/or generating code 

·       Compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests 

·       Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations 

General Skills: 

·       Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level 

·       Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle 

·       Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications 

·       Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications 

·       Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools 

·       Experience in one or more programming languages 

·       Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting 

·       Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies 

·       Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages 

·       Experience with one or more communications protocols 

·       Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications 

·       Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts 

·       Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills 

·       A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines 

Desirable Skills: 

·       Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications 

·       Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies 

·       Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices 

·       Experience with middleware and gateways 

·       Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging 

·       Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues 

·       Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team 

·       Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards 

·       Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Must have skills:

• 5 + years' - JS Developer with Node, JS frameworks, React
• Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary agile team

Digital Experience and Product knowledge -15

• Strong knowledge of software standards and best practices in delivery of complex, user-centric IT solutions.
• Experience with defect management lifecycle and tools such as Jira

Development experience - 30

• 3+ years' experience with mobile and responsive front-end development in React Native
• Build effective UI design, accessibility, security-driven development, web standards, and design systems
• Experience with semantic accessible HTML5, CSS/SCSS, Foundation, Bootstrap, ES6, TypeScript
• More than proficient in JavaScript
• Knowledge and experience of backend stack (some examples include: Node.js, Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Golang or similar)
• Demonstrated experience with Cloud delivery / deployment models and working with DevOps

Framework & testing experience - 25

• Hands-on experience with modern web frameworks technology stack - REACT and Next.js web framework preferred
• Identify experience with browser/mobile automated testing (Unit Testing, SIT, UAT, etc.) using tools such as BrowserStack
• Experience with testing frameworks like Selenium, Selenium Grid, Protractor, Cucumber, Karma, Jasmine, Mocha, Chai
• Experience with WCAG 2.0 and ARIA implementation and accessibility best practice

Design and Architecture - 15

• Experience in micro service design and implementation of IT solutions from the architectural design
• Understanding of modern architectural principles for cloud-based solutions
• Proven experience designing modern architectural patterns to support delivery of complex IT solutions that are reliable, secure, responsive and scalable

Leadership & methodologies -15

• Experience on a build/run team using agile methods such as understanding of product backlog in sprint planning, conveying vision for team on end-product, experience part of scrum ceremonies, etc
• Experience collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team
• Comfortable participating in design sprints and bringing your product and technical ideas to the wider team

Team composition - Incumbents will report to Engineering Manager, others on Team include a QA Automation Engineer, UX Designer, Lead Dev, Senior Dev

Must have skills:

• 5 + years' - JS Developer with Node, JS frameworks, React
• Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary agile team

Nice to Have:

• Public Sector exp.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply for this opportunity by sending your resume directly to careers@wirehead.com

We thank all candidates for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. Rest assured that your resume will be kept on our database and will be considered for all future opportunities. 

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***This opportunity is located in Toronto; preference will be given to local candidates. Wirehead does not offer a relocation package. 

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