Front-End Web Developer

TRADER Corporation is a trusted Canadian leader in online media, dealer and lender services. The company is comprised of AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync and Dealertrack Canada. AutoTrader.ca (AutoHebdo.net in Quebec) offers the largest inventory of new cars and used cars in Canada, receiving over 25 million monthly visits to its marketplace. With over 3,500 subscribers and counting, AutoSync is the largest and fastest growing dealer and OEM software provider in Canada. The platform's suite of connected automotive software solutions brings advertising, conversion and operational support together, synchronizing the entire retail process. AutoSync's diverse range of offerings includes: vAuto, EasyDeal, xtime, Motoinsight, Activix, TAdvantage and TRFFK. Dealertrack is Canada’s largest automotive financing portal, enhancing efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, motorcycle and powersport retail industries. Over 6.5 million credit applications are submitted via the Dealertrack Canada portal each year. Visit tradercorporation.com to learn more..

Key areas of responsibilities are: 

·       Implement client websites, to their specifications and within the parameters of our platform, following approved mockups precisely 

·       Perform front-end maintenance/change requests as assigned 

·       Reviewmockups created by designers to ensure they are technically feasible, optimized for implementation, and effective on mobile and desktop 

·       Advise stakeholders on scope of work, flag potential delays, make recommendations for more efficient solutions 

·       Ensure code is optimized for speed and scalability 

·       Build reusable code and libraries for future use 

·       Minimize QA issues by reviewing and testing your work across multiple devices and browsers 

·       Coordinate with back-end developers on joint projects 

·       Adhere to all technical, branding, and web content accessibility guidelines 

·       Work closely with creative analystsand project managers to ensure your sites meet all actionable customer requirements 

 

What you’ll need: 

·       Bachelor's degree/community college diplomain related field, or equivalent work experience 

·       Experience with source-code management and delivery platforms such as GitHub, Jira, Azure Dev Ops 

·       Familiarity with CMS-based development, primarily WordPress 

·       HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery 

·       Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues 

·       Able to design for cross-platform compatibility 

·       Good documentation/annotation habits 

·       Solid understanding of WCAG requirements 

·       Excellent problem solving and communication skills 

·       Commitment to quality and attention to detail 

·       At home in a fast paced, agile, commercial online environment 

·       Collaborative spirit, ability to give and accept feedback in a professional manner