Front End Developer - Burlington, ON, Canada - Cogeco Inc.

Description

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type:

Regular

POSITION SUMMARY:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop innovative user-facing features using , aligning with strategic objectives

Write reusable, testable, efficient, and well documented components and front-end libraries for future use

Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code

Proactively debug and resolve technical challenges during development

Contribute to ongoing efforts to refine and improve internal software development processes

Actively participate in defining user stories, providing feedback, time estimates and risk identification

Collaborate with the Product Owner and Agile Leader to review the backlog, analyze stories, and determine tasks

Participate in design, programming, code review, and other tasks related to the development cycle and continuous delivery.

Work closely with other Developers, Technical Lead, Architect, and Product Owner for effective collaboration

Coach less-experienced Software Developers

Influence the Technical Lead and Architect to ensure new products are supportable and maintainable before launch

Collaborate on building a strong DevOps practice

Tackle complex issues, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of various domains

Analyze application performance, identifying and implementing optimizations for efficiency

Ensure appropriate governance and change management are followed, suggesting changes as improvements are needed

Openly and freely share a deep technical understanding of the technologies, software, systems, and tools being delivered

Investigate system problems and answer support calls as needed, including outside regular business hours.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

ACADEMIC TRAINING

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

5 + years of Software Development Experience as web/front-end developer

3 + years of React, NextJs and Typescript experience

Experience in material design

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Thorough understanding of and its core principles

Experience with popular workflows (such as NextJs SSR or Redux)

Knowledge of Salesforce CRM is a plus

Familiarity with newer specifications of EcmaScript

Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus

Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token

Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools

Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.

Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements

A knack for benchmarking and optimization

Familiarity with code versioning tools (Git)

Knowledge of Linux

Familiarity with micro services (concept, architecture, development)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Strong, innovative approach to problem solving and solution finding

Excellent communicator (written and oral, formal and informal)

Bilingualism French/English required. The incumbent will be required to work with stakeholders outside Quebec.

Flexible, proactive and self-motivated work style, with strong personal ownership of problem solving.

Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to prioritize under pressure

Good knowledge of SEO

Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 accessibility A

Location :

Burlington, ON, Montreal, QC

Company :

Cogeco

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we're doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

Rooted in the communities it serves, Cogeco Inc. is a growing competitive force in the North American telecommunications sector, serving 1.6 million residential and business customers. Its Cogeco Communications subsidiary provides Internet, video and phone services in the provinces of Québec and Ontario, and in thirteen states in the United States through its business units Cogeco Connexion and Breezeline. Through Cogeco Media, it owns and operates 21 radio stations primarily in the province of Québec as well as a news agency. Cogeco's subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CGO). The subordinate voting shares of Cogeco Communications Inc. are also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CCA).