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WebCanada
Full-Stack Web Developer
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WebCanada | Full-Time, Toronto ON | Full-Stack Web Developer and Front-End Developer (two positions)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Web/Technical Development & Site Maintenance
• Responsible for creating, updating and maintaining web pages based on content provided by Team Leader/Project Manager
• Coordinates and incorporates appropriate content and structure to enhance web sites.
• Responsible for choosing and integrating the appropriate software applications that will meet the project needs.
• Provides ongoing support and enhancement for various websites and research projects. This may include some database work and online development requiring more advanced web site coding (php, mysql, html, and CSS)
• Provides accurate coding of HTML and CSS in a fast paced environment.
• Ensures design and content meet project requirements (mobile users, desktop users, browser compatibility, accessibility needs, etc)
• Meets with project leaders to determine project scope and its technical requirements
• Ensures all website properties are in operation (i.e. no broken links, redirect, etc)
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and deliver requirements within tight deadlines
• Maintains awareness and educates the team of web industry developments and best practices
• Creates technical project plans and timelines
• Reports regularly to Project Managers
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education normally required: Completion of College or University program in: Computer Science, IT, web-based design, programming.
Experience & Technical Skills:
• 3-4 years experience in website development/programming
• Experience with CMS based web applications
• Strong programming skills in at least one common web development stack (For full-stack developer)
• Strong HTML and CSS skills
• Familiarity with JavaScript and at least one DOM manipulation library, preferably jQuery
• Familiarity with programming for mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, & Android platforms) is an asset
• Familiarity with industry standard graphic tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop (image slicing, resizing etc)
• Experience with e-commerce is an asset
• Previous exposure to clients in Travel & Hospitality industry is an asset
WE OFFER:
• A competitive salary and all the Coffee Crisps you could ask for
• Health & Dental benefits
• A comfortable and fun working environment
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
At WebCanada we love our customers and are driven to help them succeed. We do everything possible to learn from and help them, as a way to maintain leadership in our industry. If you've got what we're looking for, send your resume to: human.resources@webcanada.com