RQ08639 - Software Developer - Junior

Responsibilities:

Enhancements Support and Maintenance:

• Develop customize and maintain WordPress websites ensuring they meet client requirements and industry best practices.
  
• Collaborate and comply with Ontario Design Standard design and technical teams to implement reponsive and userfriendly designs.
  
• Create and modify WordPress themes and templates utilizing HTML CSS and JavaScript.
  
• Develop custom plugins and functionality to extend WordPress core features.
  
• Integrate WordPress with thirdparty platforms multimedia videos PDF content SCORM files onto a site.
  
• Remediate with best practices and accessibility standards for clients and make the website 100% AODA compliant.
  
• Remediate errors/bugs on live website (e.g. broken links content issues etc.).
  
• Developing additional web pages in WordPress or other technology as required.
  
• Ensure adequate testing is done so quality of website is not altered.
  
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to gather and implement project requirements.
  
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of WordPress sites to ensure a flawless user experience.
  
• Consult with clients to develop and document Website requirements.
  
• Design and integrate website related code.
  
• Write modify and test website related code.
  
• Prepare mockups and storyboards.
  
• Communicate technical problems processes and solutions.
  
• Prepare reports manuals and other documentation on the status operation and maintenance of software.
  
• Assist Ministry in the deployment and hosting of WordPress websites.
  

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) Compliance:

• Ensure website is 100% AODA compliant.
  
• Perform an audit of the website to identify issues related to WCAG compliance and remediate.
  
• Ensure all new or updated content or code released must conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
  
• Comply with AODA standards and leverage Assistive Technology tools (such as screen readers JAWS NVDA) testing where needed.
  
• Collaborate with Ministry teams to be able to use the OPS Toolkits for testing for WCAG Level A and Level AA conformance.
  

Application Monitoring:

• Perform website optimization including improving site speed performance.Continue to monitor & troubleshoot site s performance issues and remediate as required.
  
• Monitor underlying application services (i.e. PHP files) and ensure they are updated periodically.
  
• Monitor to ensure certificate renewals are up to date and actioned appropriately.
  
• Troubleshoot on a cloud Azure platform (Configuration etc)
  

Reporting & Google Analytics:

• Develop queries required to generate monthly site usage from google analytics that can assist with:
  
• Site usage and provide recommendations to increase website usage and prevent connection dropoffs.
  
• Perform search engine optimization to improve website and improve visibility.
  

Knowledge Transfer Documentation and Training:

• Prepare reports manuals and other documentation on the status operation and maintenance of software.
  
• Provide knowledge transfer training & upskill ministry teams upon request.
  

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• Highly proficient in WCAG 2.2 / website accessibility requirements under the AODA.
  
• Strong experience in developing WordPress websites customizations and plugins.
  

Skill Set Requirements:

Public Sector Experience:

• 5 years of professional web development experience with a focus on WordPress.
  
• Proficiency in HTML CSS JavaScript PHP and MySQL.
  
• Strong experience in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins.
  
• Knowledge of website deployment and hosting processes.
  

Accessibility Knowledge and Experience:

• Indepth knowledge of accessibility standards and compliance regulations with a focus on auditing and reporting.
  
• Highly proficient in WCAG 2.2 / website accessibility requirements under the AODA.
  
• Demonstrated experience in accessibility testing domain and testing process life cycle.
  
• Experience with accessibility tools & technologies used with desktop tablet mobile & gaming devices.
  
• Readers: JAWS NVDA Narrator Voiceover Talkback
  
• GAT WAT CCA MS Insight AXE WAVE Inspect
  
• IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) and any additional related Accessibility certifications are an asset.
  

Technical Expertise and Guidance:

• Strong experience in developing WordPress websites customizations and plugins.
  
• Strong experience in Google Analytics
  
• Proficiency in HTML CSS JavaScript PHP and MySQL.
  
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure
  
• Experience with Agile methodologies including using kanban/task boards
  
• Proactively identify accessibilitylimiting user experiences on our various digital platforms.
  
• Consult on customerreported accessibility gaps in digital customer experiences.
  

Development Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in developing complex google analytical reports.
  
• Own endtoend responsibility of analyzing online environment to deliver fully functional tracking codes.
  
• 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 eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines Front End Skills.
  
• 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.