Sr Web Developer with WordPress, PHP and JavaScript to redevelop and create a website layout/user interface within the public sector

Sr Web Developer with WordPress, PHP and JavaScript to redevelop and create a website layout/user interface within the public sector
 
Contract: 12 months with strong chance of extension
Location: Downtown Toronto (2 days onsite, proof of vaccination required)
Hours: 7.25 per day
 
Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of Application Services Manager, Regulatory Systems and Manager, Investor Engagement and Outreach, provide technical project management to the website redevelopment project
• Help create website layout/user interface by using standard practices and latest technology trends
• Test GSAM in different browsers/environments and identify any technical problems
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site
• Stay plugged into emerging trends and apply them into activities
• Work with the vendor to implementing contingency plans in case the website goes down
• Liaise with Information Services and Information Security branch to ensure technical specs and policies are followed as part of the project
• Work with Investor Office team and vendor to ensure technical specs are aligned with business objectives
• Act as technical lead for the overall GSAM project and any associated tools and calculators
• Highlight any areas of concern to Application Services Manager and Manager, Investor
• Engagement and Outreach

Must haves:

• 6+ years Web Development / Design experience.
• Strong understanding of WordPress and associated plugins.
• Excellent knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3, SCSS
• Knowledge of reactive JavaScript libraries
• A solid understanding of technical Search Engine Optimization, UX and UI
• Hands on knowledge of mobile web development standards
• Strong knowledge of web hosting environments including server management.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1+ Accessibility guidelines and implementation
• Experience with cross-browser testing in PC and MAC environments
• Strong experience using version control tools like GIT, BitBucket, etc.

Nice to have:

• Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel,
• Outlook, Atlassian Products
• Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies and tools
• Passion for education and financial literacy is a nice to have