About the Role

Reporting to the Team Lead, Development, the Senior Front-end Software Developer ("Developer III") is responsible for building and maintaining internal and customer-facing web applications. The person in this position implements new features and functionality, improves the user experience, optimizes applications, manages and creates data pipelines, and performs routine updates and maintenance.

This is a present vacancy, available as a net new position to the Development team as we continue to grow. There is a possibility for renewal or transition to a permanent role for the successful candidate based on performance and future business needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Design and develop new features and functionality for web applications using technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and one or more JavaScript frameworks such as React, or NextJS.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and design, to understand requirements and develop solutions
• Troubleshoot and debug issues as needed
• Write automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability
• Continuously improve the development process and best practices
• Participate in code reviews
• Stay current with new and evolving web technologies and techniques.
• Actively participate in the SCRUM process.

Requirements

Must have

• 5-8 years of experience as a Sr. Full-stack Developer.
• 5-8 years of experience with Typescript/Javascript, React, NextJS required
• Experience with semantic HTML Web Accessibility required
• Experience with SCSS modules and Tailwind CSS required
• Experience with version control, Git, Github and Github Actions or similar
• BSc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a similar field.
• Results-driven and can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Strong capacity to handle details; follow through and manage multiple priorities

Nice to Have

• Familiarity managing docker containers and hosting services in Kubernetes using Node.js and Golang.

Benefits

Compensation

The base salary range for this contract full-time position begins at $110,000+ per annum based on experience. Compensation is part of our broader Total Rewards package, which includes benefits and programs that support employee well-being and growth.

What We Offer

At Nelson, we believe in taking care of our people.

Your well-being, growth, and work-life balance matter to us, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you - professionally and personally.

The below benefits apply to this temporary contract position:

• This role is primarily on-site with some hybrid flexibility, M-F, standard business hours
• Commuter friendly location (Sheppard & Don Mills)
• Free parking on-site
• Free, convenient shuttle bus service from Don Mills Subway Station to and from the office
• Access to on-site fitness center and fitness classes
• Access to Linkedin Learning for continuous skill growth
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support spanning from mental health services to financial counselling, and many things in-between.

Don't have 100% of the above qualifications? Do you still think Nelson is a great fit for you? We encourage you to apply anyway!