Intermediate Front-End Engineer

Location: Markham, Ontario

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Intermediate Front End Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an Intermediate Front End Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative and user-friendly web applications. You will be responsible for translating design wireframes into high-quality code, ensuring the best possible user experience and performance across various devices and browsers.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with designers and back-end developers to implement user-friendly interfaces and interactive features.

Translate design wireframes into efficient, reusable code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.

Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability.

Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure seamless user experience.

Stay up-to-date with emerging front-end technologies and best practices.

Participate in the agile development process, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Communicate effectively with team members to ensure project milestones are met.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design solutions, and implement features.

Develop robust, scalable, and maintainable code for both front-end and back-end components.

Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure code quality standards are met.

Investigate and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.

Works to support leads and pods in plans to achieve specific short-term program/project/sprint-related objectives within immediate functional area.

Ability to determine expected results/outcomes and measure solution delivery accordingly

Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve our development processes.

Ability to communicate diplomatically in order to obtain cooperation and approval of action.

Working within demanding or challenging delivery cycles with varying degrees of technical solution complexity where requirements or data are sparse.

Ability to solution and think through pros cons and showcase the same while carrying out the delivery end to end with minimal supervision/limited guidance and adhering to engineering quality standards

Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and back-end developers to translate UI/UX designs into responsive, high-quality web interfaces.

Develop modular, reusable front-end components and libraries using modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).

Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring a seamless user experience across various devices and browsers.

Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and adhere to coding standards and best practices.

Stay abreast of emerging front-end technologies, trends, and best practices, and advocate for their adoption when appropriate.

Ability to manage multiple feature priorities and sprint project goals that could have competing impacts

Clarity in suggesting technical dependencies for prioritization on competing priorities, risks and impacts that could derail monthly or quarterly sprint goals

Skills, Experience, Education, Certifications:

5-8+ years of professional experience in front-end web development.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or applied science

Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

Experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).

Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues.

Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices.

Familiarity with server-side programming languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET).

Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes:

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and propose effective solutions.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Passion for developing solutions with intuitive, visually appealing user interfaces that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.

Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment is a plus.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Strong decision-making abilities with a focus on delivering value to the team and the organization.

Collaborative mindset with a willingness to actively engage with team members and stakeholders.

Proactive approach to learning and self-improvement, with a passion for staying updated on the latest technologies and industry trends.

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively to overcome challenges.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

If you are passionate about front-end development and eager to work on exciting projects in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join us in creating innovative solutions that delight our users and drive business success.

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