HM Note: This onsite contract role is in office every day at the manager's discretion. Candidate resumes must include first and last name, email and telephone contact information.

DescriptionResponsibilities:

- Designing, developing and implementing front end code including user interface interactions and creating attractive and effective user interfaces
- Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
- Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations

General Skills:

- Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level
- Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
- Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
- Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
- Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools
- Experience in one or more programming languages
- Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting
- Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
- Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
- Experience with one or more communications protocols
- Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
- Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
- A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines





Front End Skills

- Knowledge and experience coding and using basic artwork to deliver a complete user interface
- Experience creating web interfaces for large websites. Experienced with complex large-scale systems
- Experience with Cross browser compatibility
- Experience with Responsive frameworks Experience with Social Media APIs
- Experience defining product strategy and roadmap
- Experience working with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities, runs beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples, and becomes an expert with respect to the competition

Desirable Skills:

- Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
- Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
- Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
- Experience with middleware and gateways
- Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging
- Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues
- Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
- Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
- Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Desirable Skills:

- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the project team to meet goals and objectives




- Experience with ESRI-based GIS technologies and web mapping platforms

SDK Customization and Web Mapping Development – 30%

- Experience customizing mapping applications using:
- VertiGIS Studio Web SDK (preferred)
- Geocortex Viewer for HTML5 SDK
- ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript (formerly ArcGIS API for JavaScript)
- Experience developing and extending features within web mapping applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React
- Proven ability to build and deploy customized GIS viewers and tools tailored to end-user requirements

ESRI Platform and Application Builders – 25%

- Proficiency with ESRI-based application builders, including:
- VertiGIS Studio (Web and Workflow) (preferred)
- Geocortex Essentials
- ESRI Experience Builder and Web AppBuilder
- Experience integrating workflows and external services into map viewers
- Familiarity with user roles, permissions, and application deployment within the ESRI ecosystem

Technical and Integration – 30%

- Experience consuming and interpreting GIS services using:
- ArcGIS REST API
- ArcGIS Server (including familiarity with publishing services)
- ArcGIS Portal (including administration and integration)
- Robust skills in web technologies including:
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- HTML and CSS for UI customization and responsive design

Accessibility – 10%

- Experience developing and designing intuitive, simple-to-use interfaces
- Experience developing and coding web UI components that are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and WCAG 2.0 Level AA

Public Sector Experience – 5%

- Experience working with the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader public sector, with a demonstrated track record of delivering value in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Must Haves:

- Experience customizing mapping applications using:

1. VertiGIS Studio Web SDK (preferred)
2. GeoContext Viewer for HTML5 SDK
3. ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript (formerly ArcGIS API for JavaScript)

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