Senior Frontend/Full Stack Software Engineer

As the largest Canadian-owned and operated K-12 publisher, Nelson Education Ltd. is Canada's only heritage education content provider, known for its innovative products and solutions catering to learners across the country.
That's why Nelson continuously strives to create dynamic curriculum-aligned content that caters to diverse learning styles, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and life-long learning.
In response to the evolving education landscape, Nelson developed Edwin, a digital learning ecosystem. Edwin is a learning platform for classroom success, providing curriculum-linked content, engaging tools and unparalleled support to reach every student.
Nelson is redefining education and making a positive impact on the way knowledge is acquired and shared by creating the possible, one learner at a time.

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.

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 automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability
• Stay current with new and evolving web technologies and techniques.
• Actively participate in the SCRUM process.

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

The base salary range for this contract full-time position begins at $110,000+ per annum based on experience. The below benefits apply to this temporary contract position:
This role is primarily on-site with some hybrid flexibility, M-F, standard business hours
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
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support spanning from mental health services to financial counselling, and many things in-between.
Our EDI Statement
This is an integral part of our company’s culture and mission that aligns with our four key pillars of Employee Diversity, Developing Authentic and Accurate Content, Amplifying External Voices, and Supporting the Local Community and Beyond.
We believe in the power of education and our ability to impact social change. We commit to holding ourselves accountable by creating measurable short and long-term goals that place equity, diversity, and inclusion at the core of what we do in our resources, the workplace, the educational community, and in the larger society.
AI and Automated Hiring Tools
Nelson uses AI support tools in our applicant tracking system to help with tasks such as summarizing points and anonymizing applications. Nelson is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Inclusion, Equity and Diversity. As part of this commitment, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status.