Int. (bilingual) UX Frontend Developer (Javascript) to support the replacement of traditional physical appliances and legacy broadcast technology with automated software solutions and deployments

Our valued client is looking for a Int. (bilingual) UX Frontend Developer (Javascript) to support the replacement of traditional physical appliances and legacy broadcast technology with automated software solutions and deployments.

• This is a hybrid position in Montreal or Toronto, with on-site work required 2 days per week
• This is a 1-year contract, with the possibility of 3 separate 3-month renewal periods
• This is a full-time position (Monday - Friday); 8 hours / day

Tasks include:

• Bring expertise in UX design practices, Javascript knowledge and/or other programming paradigms and will consult/collaborate with other Lead Developers and our Solution Architects to support application development work across products, platforms, and teams
• Play an important role in leading the design and frontend development process within a product team. This includes supporting and continuing to shape our technical design, quality management, review practices and optimizing the delivery and release pipelines that get our apps to production
• As a UX frontend developer act as a bridge between the "how it looks" (Design) and the "how it works" (Engineering). From the UX perspective you will prioritize human interaction and the technical feasibility of the user experience. From the frontend developer perspective you’ll focus on data structures and API integration with javascript libraries
• Convert high-fidelity UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into pixel-perfect, interactive code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Build and maintain complex web applications using modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs and ensure seamless data flow between the server and the UI.
• Create interactive prototypes and mockups to test design concepts and simulate user workflows.
• Conduct or assist with user research, usability testing, and persona development to ensure products solve real user needs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and ensure compliance with accessibility standards like WCAG.
• Ensure that applications work consistently across various web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and devices
• Act as the "bridge" between designers, backend engineers, and stakeholders to determine technical feasibility of designs.
• Build and maintain reusable code, UI components, and design systems for future scalability.
• Actively contributes to our communities of knowledge, practice and expertise

Must have:

• Bilingualism (English/French)
• Three or more years of experience in a UX frontend developer role
• Degree (BA, BSc) or diploma in a Software Development, Science or Engineering related discipline, or you’ve acquired your skills through experience and other means.
• Have extensive knowledge with Figma or other collaborative design tools for user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX).
• Have extensive knowledge in React.JS and typescript.
• Have extensive knowledge on accessibility standards.
• Have extensive knowledge in interacting with backend API’s (rest, graph).
• Have good knowledge in Python and Django framework.
• Experienced in coding standards, quality management, source code management, CI/CD pipelines, release management, software development lifecycle and Agile best practices
• Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to facilitate technical discussions and solicit buy-in on technical decisions.