Front End Developer

Great Builder Solutions (GBS) is the technology organization supporting the Great Gulf Group of companies, by providing process and automation solutions for our business units throughout Canada and the United States.

 

All companies under the Great Gulf Group umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved daily with the passion and dedication of every person who works tirelessly to make us great.  If you have what it takes to make great things happen, apply today to join our team!

 

SUMMARY

The Front End Developer is responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing company websites using modern front-end technologies. This role focuses on translating completed designs into high-quality, performant web applications that provide exceptional user experiences. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain, update, expand, and troubleshoot existing websites and applications.
• Build and deploy new web applications, websites, and landing pages using Next.js and JAMstack principles.
• Develop and test responsive, accessible, and visually consistent HTML emails and email templates for marketing campaigns.
• Integrate APIs, headless CMSs, and other back-end services to deliver dynamic content to web pages.
• Gather and refine technical specifications and requirements for web projects.
• Optimize web projects for performance, accessibility, and SEO.
• Ensure accurate implementation of tracking tools like Google Analytics and manage campaign tracking configurations.
• Other duties as assigned. 

 

COMMUNICATION/INFLUENCING OTHERS

• This position requires both written and verbal communication skills.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven working experience in front-end web development.
• Strong programming skills with in-depth knowledge of modern JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proficiency in React and Next.js, with familiarity with JAMstack architecture and headless CMS solutions.
• Solid understanding of web application fundamentals, including performance optimization, security, session management, and responsive design principles.
• Expertise in implementing and testing for web accessibility (WCAG standards), including the use of tools like Axe, WAVE, or Lighthouse, and ensuring compliance with ARIA best practices.
• Experience integrating APIs and working with tools like GraphQL or RESTful services.
• Adequate knowledge of Git and version control workflows.
• Strong understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices for web development.
• High attention and appreciation to design details, with a proven ability to follow project scopes and instructions accurately, ensuring work is delivered to specification and meets business requirements.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 

 

SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY

N/A

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• This position is a desk job.  The applicant will have the choice of working from the office at 351 King St East, Toronto, or working from home with the occasional day at the office.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires that the applicant be able to use a computer, and some potential heavy lifting.