Job Description

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

• 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

Skills
Experience 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

Evaluation Criteria:
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)
• Strong 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 GIS SDK's

• Experience developing and extending features within web mapping applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React

Skills Required