Frontend Developer

About ProxyLink At ProxyLink, we specialize in building meaningful connections between exceptional talent and leading employers across Canada. As a trusted recruitment partner, our mission is to create impactful career matches by combining innovative hiring strategies with a personalized, people-first approach. We’re driven by the belief that investing in people today builds a stronger workforce for tomorrow. ProxyLink is looking for an experienced Software Developer – Front End to support a Public Sector / Government of Ontario (OPS) client on large-scale and complex digital applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing high-quality front-end solutions, including user interface interactions and attractive, effective, and responsive user interfaces. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement front-end code and user interface interactions.Create attractive, effective, intuitive, and responsive user interfaces.Translate technical system specifications into working, tested applications.Develop, test, debug, maintain, and document application code.Conduct unit testing and support application quality throughout the development lifecycle.Design and implement interfaces for large-scale websites and complex enterprise systems.Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive behavior across devices and screen sizes.Collaborate with IT professionals, business stakeholders, QA teams, and subject matter experts throughout the SDLC.Troubleshoot technical issues related to implementation, conversion, migration, and application operation.Participate in application deployment, design walkthroughs, technical reviews, and post-implementation support.Gather and document requirements from diverse business stakeholders and subject matter experts. Front-End Skills Experience developing complete web-based user interfaces.Experience creating interfaces for large websites and complex, large-scale systems.Strong knowledge of responsive frameworks and cross-browser compatibility.Experience working with Social Media APIs.Ability to use basic artwork and visual assets to deliver polished user interfaces.Experience contributing to product strategy and roadmaps.Experience evaluating external partnerships, integrations, and licensing opportunities.Ability to support beta/pilot programs and assess competing products and technologies. Java & Enterprise Technology 10+ years of demonstrated Java development experience.5+ years of experience with WebSphere 8.5 or higher.Experience with Eclipse, IBM Rational Application Developer (RAD), or IBM Rational Software Architect (RSA).Experience with Hibernate/JPA.Strong object-oriented programming and enterprise application development experience.Experience with application design, coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and troubleshooting.Experience with relational and hierarchical databases and query languages.Knowledge of middleware, gateways, communications protocols, and Internet-ready applications. Additional Skills Experience with structured software development methodologies and RAD methodologies.Knowledge of AODA and related accessibility standards.Knowledge of Information Management principles and practices.Experience reviewing and modifying installation scripts, including testing and debugging.Ability to provide user, system, and technical documentation.Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.Proven ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines. Technology Stack Java | Eclipse | IBM RAD | IBM RSA | WebSphere 8.5+ | Hibernate | JPA | Responsive Frameworks | Social Media APIs | Web Applications | OOP | Relational Databases | SQL | Middleware | Gateways | RAD