Software Developer (Front-End)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer (Front-End) to support the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications. The successful candidate will work within an Agile environment, translating technical requirements into high-quality, tested solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Key Responsibilities

• Translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
  
• Develop detailed programming specifications.
  
• Write and/or generate code.
  
• Compile data-driven programs and conduct unit testing.
  
• Maintain applications and software components.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues arising during software operation and implementation.
  
• Provide technical assistance during implementations, conversions, and migrations.
  
• Participate in application design, development, testing, debugging, deployment, and documentation activities.
  
• Collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technical teams throughout the SDLC.
  
• Conduct design walkthrough sessions with project teams.
  
• Provide post-implementation support and resolve technical issues.
  
• Create user and system documentation as required.
  

Required Qualifications

General Skills

• Experience in programming and analysis.
  
• Experience supporting specialized software packages.
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with IT professionals throughout the SDLC.
  
• Experience with structured methodologies for application design, development, implementation, and maintenance.
  
• Experience using object-oriented and/or third-generation development tools.
  
• Experience with one or more programming languages.
  
• Experience with application design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting.
  
• Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies.
  
• Experience using information retrieval packages and query languages.
  
• Experience with one or more communications protocols.
  
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements from diverse business stakeholders and subject matter experts.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and meet project deadlines.
  

Front-End Technical Skills

• Experience with Agile methodologies.
  
• Experience using React, Next.js, and Jamstack.
  
• Experience with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance requirements.
  
• Working knowledge of Figma or similar design tools.
  
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices, task boards, pipelines, and related tooling.
  

Experience Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience as an Intermediate Front-End Developer.
  
• Experience supporting large-scale government or banking applications.
  
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
  
• Proficiency in cloud service models including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
  
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments using Kanban/task boards.
  

Communication Skills

• Strong documentation skills, including preparation of reports, reviews, and assessments.
  
• Ability to communicate ideas and recommendations clearly and effectively.
  
• Strong customer service orientation when working with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Ability to communicate technical designs and development approaches in a clear and understandable manner.
  

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge and experience developing internet-ready applications.
  
• Knowledge and experience with Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodologies.
  
• Understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices.
  
• Experience working with middleware and gateway technologies.
  
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, modifying, testing, and debugging installation scripts.
  
• Knowledge of AODA standards and accessibility best practices.
  

Nice to Have

• Prior public sector experience.
  

About Symbiotic Digital.

Symbiotic Digital provides the IT Experts you need that solve problems and get things done. See what the top 2% in their field can do for you. (Symbiotic Digital is a division of Symbiotic Group Inc.) We serve customers in two ways, we provide:

1. Digital Experts: IT Consulting expertise. Bright Minds That Produce Proven Results
   
2. Recruitment: Find The Right People You Need
   

Serving IT & Business leaders, Symbiotic Digital provides a business system that enable us to provide the Expert Technical staff needed to solve challenging business and IT problems. IT leaders in the most reputable organizations in Canada have relied on Symbiotic Digital to help them staff difficult assignments with proven Experts uniquely evaluated by our proven QMS- Quality Management System Staff Development Model. We are a 100% Indigenous owned company.

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