Senior Frontend Developer

Title: Senior Frontend Developer - Software Developer - P4

Location: Remote Canada

Reports To: Software Development Manager

The Role:  

As a Frontend Developer you will work closely with the product team to develop new offerings under one of our growing departments. You will drive new ideas that contribute to research, design, execution, documentation and modifications of software applications throughout the production life cycle.  The successful candidate will be a passionate UI Developer with frontend experience in React, who is comfortable with ownership, providing technical leadership and is happy to guide and mentor junior associates.  Liaise with Architects, Business Analysts, QA Analysts and other senior technical teams involved in the delivery of our solutioning opportunities and engagements. Join a team, where you will be encouraged to take strong ownership of your work and given latitude to break ground on new ideas.  

The Impact You Will Have in This Role: 

Our Software Developers are creators. They build our product offerings and help us reach our target audience which includes customers purchasing vehicles, customers looking up values of vehicles, customers looking to see how their product brand penetrates specific markets, customers who track their incentive programs and much more. 

What You'll Be Doing in This Role: 

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise web-based applications utilizing React, following established best patterns and practices.
• Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback and correct problems
• Work with business analysts, designers and other developers; contribute to research, design, execution, documentation and modification of software applications throughout the production life cycle
• Identify system deficiencies; recommend, schedule, and perform efficient software improvements and upgrades
• Maintain and improve code quality through peer reviews and unit testing
• Communicate with your team, share and document your work on a regular basis
• Develop, execute, and review unit, component, and integration level tests to verify requirements are met
• Ensure coding standards and product quality targets are met through the completion of code reviews
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues for assigned projects
• Enable continuous improvement across the SDLC through the introduction of new technologies and processes
• Create and review technical and end user product documentation
    

Qualifications of this Role: 

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• 5+ years of front-end development experience
• 3+ years of experience with React
• Experience fetching data from APIs (performance, errors, loading states)
• Experience with HTTP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS (Flexbox, CSS Grid)
• Experience with state management (e.g. Redux, Recoil, etc.)
• Experience with TypeScript
• Experience with version control software such as Git
• Nice to have: Next.js, GraphQL, Relay, authentication/authorization
• Exceptionally self-motivated, self-directed, and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Web service integration using technologies such as REST and GraphQL
• Experience in full life cycle of software development; requirements analysis, design, development, testing, implementation
• Knowledge of code and release management
• Strong creative problem-solving ability

The Hiring Manager says: 

“I’m looking for someone who wants to become a better developer and wants to help others become better too. We are looking for someone who has a passion for technology and enjoys working with like-minded people.” 

The Way We Work: 

• Leader Led
• Remote First
• Foster Flexibility
• Reward Performance
• Time Off Matters

Company Mission  

J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients’ toughest challenges.   

Our Values  

At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture.   

J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. 

J.D. Power is an equal-opportunity employer and compliant with AODA/ADA legislation. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to [email protected]. 

To all recruitment agencies: J.D. Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.