Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement – RQ11557
We are seeking a
Senior Front-End Software Developer with extensive experience in web application development, GIS mapping customization, and front-end technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with VertiGIS Studio Web SDK, Geocortex Viewer for HTML5 SDK, and ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, along with strong skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML, CSS, responsive design, and ESRI-based GIS platforms. The successful candidate will design, develop, customize, and maintain interactive web mapping applications, integrate GIS services and external workflows, ensure accessibility compliance, troubleshoot technical issues, and deliver effective user interfaces that meet business and end-user requirements.
Role Snapshot
- Job Title: RQ11557 – Software Developer – Front End – Senior
- Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
- Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week
- Estimated Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Estimated End Date: January 15, 2027
- Business Days: 83.00
- Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
- Hours: 7.25 hours per day
- Security Level: No Clearance Required
Must Have
Experience Customizing Mapping Applications Using The Following Technologies
- VertiGIS Studio Web SDK (preferred).
- Geocortex Viewer for HTML5 SDK.
- ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript (formerly ArcGIS API for JavaScript).
Description
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement front-end code, including user interface interactions, and create attractive and effective user interfaces.
- Translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining applications, and conducting unit tests.
- Resolve and troubleshoot technical problems that arise during the use and operation of software packages, including providing technical assistance with implementation, conversion, and migrations.
General Skills
- Experience in programming and analysis, including specialized software package support at the specified experience level.
- Ability to collaborate with IT professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Experience with structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications.
- Experience in designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting applications.
- Experience using object-oriented and/or third-generation language development tools.
- Experience with one or more programming languages.
- Experience in application design, the latest design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies.
- Experience using information retrieval packages with query languages.
- Experience with one or more communications protocols.
- Experience with 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, along with strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- A team player with a track record of meeting deadlines.
Front-End Skills
- Knowledge and experience in coding and using basic artwork to deliver a complete user interface.
- Experience creating web interfaces for large websites.
- Experience working with complex, large-scale systems.
- Experience with cross-browser compatibility.
- Experience with responsive frameworks.
- Experience with social media APIs.
- Experience defining product strategy and roadmaps.
- Experience working with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities, running beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples, and becoming an expert with respect to the competition.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge and experience programming Internet-ready applications.
- Knowledge and experience with Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodologies.
- Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices.
- Experience with middleware and gateways.
- Experience reviewing, analysing, and modifying product installation scripts, including encoding, testing, and debugging.
- Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve post-implementation technical issues.
- Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with the project team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
- Ability to provide user and system documentation as required.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the project team to meet goals and objectives.
- Experience with ESRI-based GIS technologies and web mapping platforms.
Experience And Skill Set Requirements
- SDK Customization and Web Mapping Development – 30%
- Experience customizing mapping applications using:
- VertiGIS Studio Web SDK (preferred).
- Geocortex Viewer for HTML5 SDK.
- ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript (formerly ArcGIS API for JavaScript).
- Experience developing and extending features within web mapping applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React.
- Proven ability to build and deploy customized GIS viewers and tools tailored to end-user requirements.
- ESRI Platform and Application Builders – 25%
- Proficiency with ESRI-based application builders, including:
- VertiGIS Studio (Web and Workflow) (preferred).
- Geocortex Essentials.
- ESRI Experience Builder and Web App Builder.
- Experience integrating workflows and external services into map viewers.
- Familiarity with user roles, permissions, and application deployment within the ESRI ecosystem.
- Technical and Integration – 30%
- Experience consuming and interpreting GIS services using:
- ArcGIS REST API.
- ArcGIS Server, including familiarity with publishing services.
- ArcGIS Portal, including administration and integration.
- Strong skills in web technologies, including:
- JavaScript/TypeScript.
- HTML and CSS for UI customization and responsive design.
- Accessibility – 10%
- Experience developing and designing intuitive, simple-to-use interfaces.
- Experience developing and coding web UI components compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
- Public Sector Experience – 5%
- Experience working with the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader public sector, with a demonstrated track record of delivering value in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
How to Apply
If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, kindly send the following mandatory documents to
hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Mandatory Documents
- Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
- References (Mandatory)
- Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory)
- Visa Status (Mandatory)
- LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
Without the mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.
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