Job Description
About the job
Hiring: Senior Front End Development Specialist
Location: Toronto, Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
Duration: February 2, 2026 – July 31, 2026 (possibility to extend)
Hourly Rate: Competitive (depending on skills and experience)
Client: Public Sector
Key Responsibilities:
Designing, developing, upgrading, testing, and implementing software components for the STR portal used by residents.
Documenting technical specifications, system designs, and implementation details related to the portal.
Supporting the secure submission and handling of sensitive medical documentation and special collection forms.
Troubleshooting and resolving application issues related to portal functionality, data integrity, and user access.
Participating in the planning and estimation of development tasks and enhancements to support evolving program needs.
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure the portal meets accessibility, privacy, and security requirements for handling confidential medical information.
Deliverables Include, but are not limited to:
Develop and document secure software components for the STR portal, enabling streamlined submission processes.
Implement and maintain technical specifications, design documents, and user guides for portal functionality.
Conduct and document various types of testing including unit, functional, integration, system, regression, and security testing to ensure portal reliability and data protection.
Analyze test results and prepare reports for management and stakeholders.
Track and resolve defects, issues, and enhancement requests related to portal performance and user experience.
Ensure the portal meets accessibility standards and complies with privacy regulations for handling sensitive medical information.
Qualifications & Experience:
7+ years’ experience in developing Single Page Application development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, and frameworks such as Backbone, React, Stencil.js (Web Components) as well as API integration with REST (JSON, XML) APIs.
7+ years’ experience working independently with minimal supervision on application architecture and integration as well as managing architecture diagrams, technical documents, risk assessment, digital accessibility compliance, and QA/UAT feedback.
7+ years’ experience developing digital products that comply with accessibility standards and/or best practices (WCAG 2.x AA, AODA, WAI-ARIA) while optimizing accessibility features of the platform (Web, iOS, Android).
Extensive experience in root cause analysis during unanticipated outages by providing troubleshooting and debugging recommendations and support.
Experience developing and/or maintaining large scale information technology applications and working effectively with a group of multidisciplinary staff in a project team setting including the creation of related documentation as well as relevant training.
Post-secondary education in computer science or a related discipline, or the approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience with the ability to provide technical leadership on large scale projects.
Interested?
If you meet the above criteria apply now! Please send your resume to Kristen.mccausland@stafingo.com for immediate consideration.
**AI is not being used in the application/recruitment process for this position**
Requirements added by the job poster
• Authorized to work in Yes
• 7+ years of work experience with JavaScript
• 7+ years of work experience with React.js
• Working in a hybrid setting
