Our valued client is looking for a Sr. Full Stack developer to support the implementation and advancement of a Dynamic Streaming Platform

Our valued client is looking for a Sr. Full Stack developer to support the implementation and advancement of a Dynamic Streaming Platform.

An initial 1-year contract (with 1 additional 6 month renewable option periods). Toronto or Montreal (minimum 2 days per week on-site).

Tasks include:

• Short-term Objectives:
• Help Finalize the Django BFF Migration:
• Collaborate with the engineering team to complete the migration of current applications to a Django-based Backend-for-Frontend architecture.
• Ensure the BFF system meets performance, security, and scalability requirements.
• Resolve any technical challenges or roadblocks encountered during the migration process.
• Support Dynamic Streaming UX/UI Implementation:
• Work closely with the product and design teams to implement the front-end elements of the Dynamic Streaming platform.
• Ensure seamless integration between the UX/UI and the Django BFF.
• Implement responsive and dynamic components for an optimal user experience.
• Conduct thorough testing to validate UI functionalities and resolve bugs.
• Mid-long-term objectives:
• Enhance the Dynamic Streaming Frontend:
• Incorporate additional features and functionalities into the front-end architecture.
• Optimize front-end performance for scalability and a superior user experience.
• Ensure the adoption of best practices in accessibility, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Improve Backend Infrastructure:
• Develop new APIs and optimize existing ones to enhance the capabilities of the Dynamic Streaming platform.
• Reinforce backend reliability, data handling efficiency, and scalability to support growing user demands.
• Refactor code for maintainability and future evolution.
• Create autonomous tests for both Backend and Frontend.
• Inputs to the Orchestration System:
• Provide design recommendations to ensure the orchestration system aligns seamlessly with user workflows.
• Advocate for usability best practices within system operations.
• Sustained Development and Innovation:
• Continue improving the Dynamic Streaming Platform by implementing new cutting-edge technical solutions for both the frontend and backend.
• Adapt the architecture and features in response to evolving business needs and technological advancements.
• Continuous Support and Maintenance:
• Provide ongoing bug fixes, performance tuning, and framework upgrades.
• Team Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
• Mentor junior engineers by sharing knowledge of best practices in full-stack development.
• Actively participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards. - Contribute to technical documentation to ensure clarity and comprehensibility

Must have:

• 10+ years of full-stack development, including both backend and frontend frameworks
• Backend Development:
• Advanced experience with Django (and Python) for scalable software solutions.
• Proven expertise in implementing BFF architecture to mediate efficient communication between client and server.
• Proficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORMs like Django ORM.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and server deployment is an asset.
• Frontend Development:
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern front-end frameworks (React).
• Expertise in building responsive, user-friendly interfaces with attention to detail in UI and UX design.
• Familiarity with front-end state management (e.g., Redux, MobX) and component-driven architecture.
• Hands-on experience with front-end tooling and build processes, including Webpack, Babel, and package managers like npm/yarn.
• Experience implementing pixel-perfect designs and working with design libraries like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Familiarity with cross-browser compatibility issues and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
• Proficiency with CSS preprocessors such as SASS, LESS, or styled-components.
• Proficiency with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, or Mocha) for both front-end and back-end

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of GraphQL, Apollo Client, and related front-end integration workflows.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization tools like Docker.
• Knowledge of TDD/BDD development practices.
• Familiarity with animation libraries (e.g., Lottie, GSAP) for UI interactions.
• Exposure to performance monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic Stack).
• Prior successful experience in transformation/migration of traditional, purpose-built, and hardware-centric specialized control systems to agile, user-centered browser-based digital platforms, leading to more efficient and accessible user experiences.
• Experience creating wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and mockups for applications across physical devices, touchscreens, and desktop systems.
• Experience adapting designs for different user roles (e.g., operators, simple users) and skill levels
• Experience working with third-party services
• Created complex design systems