Job Specifications
Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Work Location: 222 Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario, Onsite
Estimated Start Date: 2025-11-24
Estimated End Date: 2026-03-31
#Business Days: 255.00
Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
Hours per day or Week: 7.25 hours per day
Security Level: No Clearance Required
Must Have
Experience with React Native framework for cross-platform mobile app development (iOS and Android).
Hands on experience with developing Mobile Apps
Knowledge of Android SDK, iOS SDK, and platform-specific APIs.
Familiarity with native modules and bridging between React Native and native code (Objective-C/Swift or Java/Kotlin).
Extensive experience with JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end languages, user interface design.
Nice Have
Experience with App Store and Google Play Store deployment processes.
Description
Responsibilities
Designing, developing and implementing front end code including user interface interactions and creating attractive and effective user interfaces
Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.
General Skills
Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level
Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools
Experience in one or more programming languages
Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting
Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
Experience with one or more communications protocols
Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines Front End Skills
Knowledge and experience coding and using basic artwork to deliver a complete user interface
Experience creating web interfaces for large websites.
Experienced with complex large-scale systems
Experience with Cross browser compatibility
Experience with Responsive frameworks
Experience with Social Media APIs
Experience defining product strategy and roadmap
Experience working with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities, runs beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples, and becomes an expert with respect to the competition
Desirable Skills
Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
Experience with middleware and gateways
Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging
Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues
Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Ability to provide user and system documentation as required
Experience And Skill Set Requirements
Technical Skills - 40%
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience with React Native framework for cross-platform mobile app development (iOS and Android).
Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript
Hands on experience with developing Mobile Apps
Knowledge of Android SDK, iOS SDK, and platform-specific APIs.
Familiarity with device permissions, notifications, deep linking, and background tasks.
Experience with App Store and Google Play Store deployment processes.
Familiarity with native modules and bridging between React Native and native code (Objective-C/Swift or Java/Kotlin).
Experience with Node.js and Next.js
Experience with React Hooks, Context API, and modern state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Recoil, MobX, or Zu stand).
Experience building and testing RESTful APIs
Working knowledge of Jam stack Architecture
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