Software engineer junior (IT)

We are seeking a motivated, tech-savvy Junior Software Developer for a 12-month contract opportunity based in Toronto. In this role, you will be responsible for translating technical system specifications into clean, working, and thoroughly tested software applications.
As a key contributor to the development team, you will collaborate with cross-functional IT professionals throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will build user-friendly interfaces, create robust backend integrations, and troubleshoot technical issues during implementation and deployment phases.
Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension)
Modern Full-Stack Exposure: Gain deep hands-on experience with in-demand web technologies including React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Jamstack architectures.
Cloud & DevOps Practice: Expand your skillset with foundational exposure to cloud environments (Azure) and modern automated deployment pipelines.
Collaborative Mentorship: Work closely with senior architects and developers inside an agile delivery framework, accelerating your professional growth.

Long-Term Engagement: Establish your career with a solid 12-month contract that features strong potential for extension.
Translate technical design specifications into high-quality code, developing detailed programming specifications and compiling data-driven web applications.
Front-End & UI Engineering: Design and build interactive front-end features using clean HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks, ensuring responsive design and cross-device compatibility.
Build, test, and integrate secure RESTful APIs alongside headless content management systems and identity verification tools.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Maintain application integrity by writing unit tests, debugging front-end components, conducting design walkthroughs, and running page-load optimizations.
Agile Collaboration: Participate actively in structured Agile/Scrum methodologies, leveraging task boards and pipelines to deliver sprint goals on schedule.
Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve complex software issues, provide post-implementation support, and assist with application conversions and deployment migrations.
Documentation & Insights: Gather technical information from diverse business stakeholders to create comprehensive solution documentation, technical specifications, and user manuals.
Core Technical Requirements
Proven experience developing web applications using the React framework and TypeScript.
Hands-on experience working with Node.js and Next.js for server-side rendering and API routing.
Solid experience building, testing, and debugging RESTful APIs.
Modern Web Architectures: Practical, working knowledge of Jamstack Architecture, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), and headless content management systems.
Core Front-End Foundations: Expert knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and popular CSS utility frameworks, alongside version control tools like Git.
Agile Frameworks: Solid experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies, including the active use of digital task boards and Kanban setups.
Cloud & Security Ecosystems: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, and building secure authentication integrations (e.g., Optimization & Deployment: Strong understanding of web development best practices, including page load optimization, responsive UI frameworks, and pipeline tools.
Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write clean documentation and present technical ideas to non-technical business teams.
A dedicated team player who takes direction well and possesses a proven track record for meeting project deadlines.
Accessibility Awareness: Familiarity with digital accessibility compliance standards and regulations is a strong asset.
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