We are seeking a Development Specialist for a six-month contract with a potential six-month extension. This is a hybrid position that requires you to work on-site 2-3 days a week. You will be responsible for developing, upgrading, testing, and documenting software components for a client application portal that supports various company services.
This role involves working independently and collaboratively with stakeholders to document business processes and requirements, ensuring the portal is secure, efficient, and user-friendly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience in Single Page Application (SPA) development using technologies like HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and frameworks such as Backbone and React.
• Strong experience with REST API integration using JSON and XML.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision on application architecture, including creating and managing technical documents, risk assessments, and accessibility compliance.
• Extensive experience in root cause analysis and troubleshooting application outages.
• Experience developing and/or maintaining large-scale IT applications within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Experience developing digital products that comply with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.x AA, AODA, WAI-ARIA).
• A post-secondary degree in computer science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUMMARY

If you’re interested in the Development Specialist role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process

• Design, develop, test, and implement secure software components for the client’s secure portal.
• Document technical specifications, system designs, and implementation details.
• Support the secure submission of sensitive medical documentation and special collection forms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues related to functionality, data integrity, and user access.
• Participate in the planning and estimation of development tasks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the portal meets accessibility, privacy, and security requirements.