Location: Downtown Toronto, ON – Hybrid (3 days on-site)
Pay Rates: $75-95/HR
Contract: 6 months with 6-month extension option

About the Opportunity

Our municipal government client is looking for a skilled Front-End Developer to design, develop, and implement high-quality user interfaces for large-scale web applications. This role offers the chance to work on impactful digital products that serve thousands of users while collaborating with a multidisciplinary IT team. You’ll play a key role in translating technical specifications into tested, accessible, and user-friendly applications.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive hourly rate with potential contract extension
• Hybrid work model, balancing in-office collaboration and remote flexibility
• Opportunity to lead front-end development initiatives on large, complex systems
• Work on accessible digital products in compliance with WCAG 2.x AA, AODA, and WAI-ARIA standards
• Collaborate with diverse IT and business stakeholders

Your Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, interactive web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and frameworks such as Backbone, React, or Stencil.js
• Integrate REST APIs (JSON, XML) and secure authentication flows using OIDC with PKCE
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during software use, implementation, and migration
• Translate system specifications into working applications, including code, documentation, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate across the software development life cycle and ensure accessibility and best practices
• Conduct root cause analysis during outages and provide recommendations for fixes
• Maintain technical documents, architecture diagrams, and QA/UAT feedback

Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Single Page Application (SPA) development and API integration
• Strong background in front-end architecture, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility, responsive frameworks, and social media APIs
• Experience working independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision
• Post-secondary education in computer science or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to elicit and document requirements from diverse stakeholders

Why Partner with Altis

At Altis Recruitment, we are Canada’s people-first staffing partner. We ensure that our candidates find meaningful roles that match their skills and career goals, with clear communication, support, and guidance throughout the hiring process.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.