Front End Developer

at  Cogeco

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
Job Description :

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a great JavaScript developer who is proficient with React.js. Your primary focus will be on analyzing requirements & designs, developing user interface components and implementing them following well-known React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux). You will ensure that these components and the overall application are robust and easy to maintain. You will coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality product is important.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5 + years of Software Development Experience as web/front-end developer
• 3 + years of React experience preferred and/or 3 + years with another framework (Angular/Vue)
• Experience in web development with HTML, CSS, SASS, and JavaScript
• Experience in material design (JSS)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Strong and innovative approach to problem solving and finding solutions
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal, formal and informal)
• Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize when under pressure
• Good knowledge of PHP, Drupal an asset
• Good knowledge in SEO
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 A accessibility
  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.
  If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at
  inclusiondiversite@cogeco.co

• Develop innovative user-facing features using React.js, 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
• Optimize components for maximum performance across a diverse range of web-capable devices and browsers
• 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.