As a Senior Developer, you will:

• Deliver user-centric solution designs, and implement cost-effective, high-performing, reliable and simple-to-use IT solutions.
• Be part of an agile team that includes a Product Manager, Software Developers, User Experience Researchers, Experience Designers, DevOps and Content Advisors.
• Research new technology trends and develop proofs of concept.
• Provide guidance in solution development and modern web frameworks related to open source technology solutions that ensure our solutions are available anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
• Be a champion for the development and implementation of forward-thinking standards and technologies to support transforming the digital experience of many Websites throughout Canada.
• Provide guidance in problem-solving that involves people, tech, and processes, using logic and common sense.

What you bring to the team

• You possess proven technical skills and expertise, and are not afraid to communicate new ideas to technical and non-technical staff.
• You possess exceptional analytical thinking needed for fast problem resolution of a technical nature.
• You are proactive, take initiative, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and empowered work environment.

 

Technical Experience

• You have knowledge of, and hands-on experience with, open source web technologies, service-oriented architectures, and databases.
• You have knowledge of, and hands-on experience with, implementing IT solutions and working with a variety of programming languages like:
• Modern JavaScript-based technologies like React, React Native; and
• Modern PHP frameworks (e.g. Drupal)
• You have actively contributed to all phases of the software development life cycle (particularly focusing on agile methodologies).
• You have built complex, API-based solutions and transactional systems.
• You have written automated test scripts for unit, integration, end-to-end, cross-browser, device, and accessibility.
• You have knowledge of common authentication technologies, browser-based security controls, and standard web application security tools.
• You have experience with code version control systems (e.g. Git), DevOps practices, cloud delivery/deployment models, virtualization, and container solutions (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• You have advanced knowledge of theory and practices of systems design and development, and can steer the design, development, testing, and implementation of systems solutions.

 

Architecture and Design

• You have an understanding of modern architectural practices for cloud-based solutions.
• You have proven experience applying software engineering best practices and architectural practices to agile product delivery.
• You have experience conducting feasibility studies, reviewing new IT system architecture or re-engineering legacy systems.

 

Communication Skills

• You have proven communication skills to participate in team discussions, make solution recommendations, and document/explain work.
• You have the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment, to sell your ideas to colleagues, both technical and non-technical.
• You have developed processes to improve the efficiency of teams and taken steps to help others resolve conflict and maintain trusting relationships.
• English and French speaking is a plus.

 

Project and Digital Expertise

• You have worked on a mature product, balancing the need to address technical debt with new product enhancements through continuous iterations.
• You can define technical approaches to understand the user story, break down the tasks, and guide others in doing so.