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Senior Frontend Developer

by J.D.Power/Autodata Division

Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Mar 31, 2023
J.D.Power/Autodata Division

Job Description


Senior Frontend Developer

The Role:
The Software Developer III contributes to all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle through the analysis, design, implementation, verification, and maintenance of software solutions. This role works closely with Business Unit stakeholders to review requirements, validate designs, create work estimates, develop software, and verify product releases. The Software Developer III also works in close collaboration with the Software Development Team Lead to define and implement best practices across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.

We strive to find the right balance of new and proven technologies in software design. Our tech stack uses React.js, typescript, Java, and AWS infrastructure. The user experience is at the forefront of how we create intuitive and innovative products that people love. We strive to learn and understand our users' needs, behaviors, and emotions to gather insights that inform product strategy and design. Our UX teams include designers, researchers, content strategists, and engineers who are passionate about quality, usability, and simplicity.

Our products focus on helping users make the right decisions around EVs, and much of it is through calculations, such as:
  • Total cost of ownership (TCO) of a vehicle.
  • Trip planning and time to charge EVs.
  • Cost of charging infrastructure.
  • Business case for fleet electrification.
  • Impact of EVs on electric bill.
     
Responsibilities:

Core Job Duties
  • Architect and build software applications from business and technical specifications using React.js and TypeScript
  • Develop and execute unit, component, and integration level tests to verify requirements are met
  • Perform code reviews to ensure quality, proactively identify defects, and recommend improvements
  • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues for assigned projects
  • Contribute to the creation of technical and end user product documentation
     
Technical Lead Job Duties And Responsibilities
  • Develop a detailed technical understanding of client needs and project requirements
  • Lead and coordinate day-to-day technical execution of on and offshore Engineering staff
  • Work with Architects to review and provide feedback for Software Design Documents
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Project Management status updates
  • Collaborate with technical stakeholders to create detailed work package estimates
  • Create, prioritize, assign, and monitor all software development tasks for assigned projects
     
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, HCI, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of implementing and testing mobile-first and responsive front-end development.
  • Strong JavaScript expertise and experience in modern UI frameworks (e.g., React/Redux, TypeScript, ES6) and CSS pre-processing frameworks (Sass or Less)).
  • 3+ years experience in React.js and TypeScript.
  • Extensive knowledge of the DOM, HTTP, CSS3 (e.g., Flexbox, Grid) and core web technology concepts.
  • Ability to deep dive into specific client-side areas, like performance, cross-browser compatibility, animations and accessibility.
  • Experience with disciplined software engineering (test driven design, automated testing, code reviews).
  • Strong communication skills when talking about technical concepts.
  • Thrives in a company culture where high performance is recognized, and low performers are asked to step aside.
  • Has ambition to "make a dent" in the auto/clean energy industry and is interested in investing time to constantly improve as a professional.
     
J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.?

Company Mission

J.D. Power is?clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients' toughest challenges.??

Our Values

At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture.

Truth Finders - At J.D. Power, we are proud of the unbiased data and findings we provide. As individuals, each and every member of our team is dedicated to living this same objectivity and embodying the highest ethical and professional standards – the only 'favorite' we have is the truth.

Change Makers - At J.D. Power, we never stand still. We constantly seek better ways – innovating and evolving in everything we do to support our colleagues and our clients alike – and all in service of delivering data and insights that drive meaningful business impact.

Team Driven - At J.D. Power, we are one?team?and we are activated. Regardless of individual role, every member of our team is dedicated to supporting their immediate colleagues and our broader J.D. Power family to deliver on our collective purpose and make us greater than the sum of our parts. At J.D. Power, these values are more than words. We bring these values to life throughout our organization through our employee event series — J.D. Power Values Days. Each quarter, we celebrate one of our core values and hold an annual event to celebrate our combined values at the end of the year.

We are dedicated to leveraging comprehensive and equitable practices which contribute to the overall success of the company and its employees. We invite you to learn more about our DE&I efforts. 

J.D. Power is an equal opportunity employer and compliant with AODA/ADA legislation.  If you require accommodations?during the recruitment and selection process, please specify.


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