Junior Software Developer

Advantages
• Hybrid: 3 Days onsite / 2 days remote
• Potential for extension
• Earn a competitive rate within the industry


Responsibilities
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) Compliance

· Ensure website is 100% AODA compliant.

· Perform an audit of the website to identify issues related to WCAG compliance and remediate.

· Ensure all new or updated content or code released must conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

· Comply with AODA standards and leverage Assistive Technology tools (such as screen readers, JAWS, NVDA) testing where needed.

· Collaborate with teams to be able to use the OPS Toolkits for testing for WCAG Level A and Level AA conformance.

• Google Analytics & Knowledge Transfer

Develop queries required to generate monthly site usage from google analytics that can assist with:

· Site usage and provide recommendations to increase website usage and prevent connection drop-offs.

· Perform search engine optimization to improve website and improve visibility.

· Provide knowledge transfer, training & upskill teams upon request.


Qualifications
MUST HAVES:

• Strong experience in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins.

• Highly proficient in WCAG 2.2 / website accessibility requirements under the AODA.

Summary
If you are interested in the Junior Software Developer role in North York, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.


Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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