Senior Fullstack Developer

Position: Senior Frontend Developer

Location: Toronto, ON

Job ID#: RQ11022

Duration: 10 Months

Role Overview

This role focuses on translating design intent into robust, reusable, and accessible frontend components that support consistent, scalable user experiences. The consultant will work closely with designers and engineers to align design systems with production-ready code, contributing to high-quality, secure, and performant applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate design intent into reusable frontend components that are accessible, performant, and well documented.
  
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to ensure alignment between design systems and implemented code.
  
• Translate technical system specifications into working, tested applications.
  
• Develop detailed programming specifications, write and generate code, and conduct unit testing.
  
• Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of a design system, including reusable components and documentation.
  
• Ensure accessibility, consistency, and adoption of design system standards across products.
  
• Resolve and troubleshoot technical issues related to components, packages, and libraries.
  
• Provide technical assistance for implementations, conversions, migrations, and ongoing support.
  

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills (50%)

• Senior-level experience using structured methodologies for application and web component development, design, analysis, implementation, and maintenance.
  
• Proficiency in frontend and backend development, including web architecture, database design/management, DevOps, and CloudOps.
  
• Strong experience creating and extending reusable UI components to support multiple use cases.
  
• Experience developing and implementing REST APIs.
  
• Knowledge of security standards such as OAuth and IAM solutions (e.g., Entra ID).
  
• Experience designing and building systems for speed, scalability, and security.
  
• Experience with CI/CD design and implementation.
  
• Experience collaborating with IT professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle.
  
• Hands-on experience with modern web frameworks including React, Angular, and Next.js.
  
• Experience using design tools such as Figma.
  
• Strong understanding of application design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting.
  
• Deep knowledge of design systems, including design tokens, CSS variables, and cross-platform UI consistency.
  
• Experience implementing scalable CSS architectures (BEM, utility-first, modular CSS).
  
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.
  
• Experience managing and maintaining legacy components and frameworks.
  
• Experience with one or more communication protocols.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  

Communication Skills (30%)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Active participation in design reviews and implementation discussions.
  
• Ability to identify gaps and suggest improvements to product or design roadmaps.
  
• Ability to explain design decisions to diverse stakeholders.
  
• Ability to incorporate feedback while balancing ideal design with technical feasibility.
  
• Demonstrates sound judgment, including knowing when to standardize versus allow exceptions.
  
• Experience with versioning practices and contributing to release notes.
  
• Ability to produce clear, well-structured documentation for component usage and best practices.
  
• Experience eliciting and documenting requirements from users and stakeholders.
  
• Proven team player with a strong track record of meeting deadlines.
  
• French fluency is an asset but not required.
  

Desirable Skills (15%)

• Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
  
• Previous experience working on a design system.
  
• Ability to take a long-term, iterative approach to product development.
  
• Experience with Internet-ready applications and RAD methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of Information Management principles and practices.
  
• Familiarity with AWS and Drupal.
  
• Experience with middleware and gateways.
  
• Ability to maintain visual and interaction consistency across products.
  
• Experience reviewing and modifying installation scripts.
  
• Ability to provide post-implementation support.
  
• Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions.
  

Public Sector Experience (5%)

• Previous Ontario Public Service or broader public sector experience is an asset.
  

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