Senior Software Developer – Front End

Senior Front-End Software Developer

Our client is seeking a Senior Front-End Software Developer to support the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale digital services within a public sector environment. The successful candidate will contribute to modern web applications, customer-facing services, and digital platforms that deliver intuitive user experiences, accessible interfaces, and high-performance front-end functionality.

Working within a multidisciplinary Agile team, the resource will provide technical expertise throughout the Software Development Life Cycle, translating business and technical requirements into scalable, responsive, and accessible web solutions using modern front-end technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise integration patterns.

• Design, develop, and implement front-end functionality and user interface components
• Create attractive, effective, responsive, and accessible user experiences
• Translate technical system specifications into working, tested applications
• Develop detailed programming specifications and technical documentation
• Write, generate, maintain, and test code for enterprise applications
• Create web interfaces for large-scale public-facing websites and digital services
• Develop front-end functionality for login pages, profile creation, customer notifications, and self-service sign-up capabilities
• Build and test RESTful API integrations and support enterprise integration requirements
• Support Progressive Web App (PWA) development and modern web application architectures
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and deployment support
• Resolve technical issues related to implementation, conversion, deployment, and ongoing operations
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, developers, architects, and technical teams throughout the SDLC
• Support Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, task boards, backlog management, and Dev Ops practices
• Work with external parties to evaluate partnerships, licensing opportunities, pilot programs, and emerging products
• Provide post-implementation support and knowledge transfer activities

Must-have:

• Strong experience with React framework and Type Script
• Strong experience with Node.js and Next.js
• Experience building and testing RESTful APIs
• Working knowledge of Jamstack Architecture
• Experience with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
• Experience with responsive design, responsive frameworks, front-end testing, debugging techniques, and page load optimization
• Experience with version control systems, Dev Ops practices, task boards, and pipelines
• Experience with headless content management systems
• Experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and iterative delivery
• Experience designing and developing front-end user interfaces for large-scale websites and applications
• Experience with Azure AD B2C Authentication and Okta integrations
• Experience eliciting and documenting requirements from stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Experience with application design, modern design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services
• Previous Ontario Public Service or Public Sector experience
• Experience with Social Media APIs
• Experience defining product strategy and roadmaps
• Knowledge of middleware and gateway technologies
• Knowledge of AODA accessibility standards and regulations
• Experience with rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
• Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, modifying, testing, and debugging installation scripts
• Knowledge of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices
• Experience providing post-implementation support and user documentation

• Provide ongoing knowledge transfer to project teams and operational support staff
• Document application architecture, design decisions, code implementations, and support procedures
• Support transition planning, operational sustainability, and project closeout activities
• Provide…