Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Development, you will be working in a customer-focused, innovative, challenging and fun learning environment. You will be responsible for the implementation of software tools producing various output formats optimized for accessibility, utilized by our customers’ blind and low vision end-users. 

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software.
• Develop high quality and reliable software components.  
• Work with fellow developers and quality assurance to implement features and fixes.
• Contribute to the team’s best practices and development standards 

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• At least 1 year of actual work experience in software development environment (not including school projects and internships)
• Experience with Windows environment and .NET programming
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript libraries and frameworks, and databases
• Knowledge of HTML and XML
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe tools
• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or related  

Skills & Abilities

• Punctual and resourceful
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to get things done
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration skills
• Flexible  

• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension – ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or regulations.
• Writing – Ability to write reports, technical documents, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present complex technical designs in a clear and simple way.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively. Very good oral and written communication skills in English.