Front End Manager Jobs in Kitchener, ON (NOW HIRING)

If you want to be a Maxonian and help bring the best 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, gaming, AR/MR/VR, visualization and design software to the market, then we should have a chat.

WHO WE ARE:
Packed with brilliant, passionate people, Maxon is deeply rooted in the creative industry and committed to empowering the artistic community.We are Maxonians. We encourage and motivate each other to be curious learners. We are obsessed with customer fulfillment and inspiration -before, during and after purchase. If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring to market the finest software products for 2D and 3D visualeffects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let's talk.

Role Overview

As a Full Stack Developer at Maxon, you will work across both front-end and back-end systems to create robust, user-friendly web applications. You will collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and fellow developers to deliver innovative solutions while maintaining high standards of performance, security, and code quality. Additionally, ensuring website stability, providing a seamless user experience, and proactively finding solutions to any technical issues that may arise.

• Design, build, maintain, and improve secure, scalable web applications and digital experiences that work across devices and browsers.
• Tech expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Craft CMS, REST, GraphQL and Microsoft Azure.
• Create and support front-end, back-end features, APIs, and system integrations.
• Ensure websites are reliable, high-performing, accessible, and scalable.
• Work closely with designers, marketers, project managers, stakeholders, external vendors and development partners as needed to deliver effective solutions.
• Test, troubleshoot, debug, and review code to maintain quality, security, and performance.
• Manage deployments, development workflows, and CI/CD processes using Azure DevOps.
• Solve technical issues, recommend improvements, and contribute to documentation and development standards.
• Stay up to date with new technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Participate in Agile planning, estimation, and sprint activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in full stack web development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern front-end frameworks such as React, Next.js and Nuxt.
• Experience building back-end applications using Craft CMS, headless CMS and Node.js (Express or NestJS).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQl and web services.
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.

• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience deploying and managing applications on Microsoft Azure, including services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Storage Accounts, Key Vault, Application Insights, Scaling and CI/CD.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and cloud-native deployment practices.
• Understanding of web security best practices, authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, OpenID Connect, JWT), and application performance optimization.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
• Experience with testing frameworks and automated testing.

Soft skills

• Dependable team player.
• Reliability, goal-oriented, sense of responsibility and a quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and communicate requirements and approaches for assigned features.
• Very good communications and English language skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into solutions.

Salary Range*: 90-120k CAD annually

*Salaries at Maxon are based on a candidate's specific criteria including experience, skillset, education and location. Maxon uses industry-driven survey data for building compensation structures to make sure our employees are receiving fair and competitive wages.

Vacancy Information

• All roles posted are opportunities we are actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. Active postings are for an existing vacancy within Maxon.

Recruitment Process Disclosure

• Maxon values a human-centered hiring approach. Every application is reviewed by our recruiting team. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated systems to screen, assess, or select applicants. In case you would like more information regarding the processing of your application data, please refer to ourPrivacy Policy for Applicants.

Accessibility

• Maxon is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contactcareers@maxon.net

WHAT WE OFFER:

You will be part of a highly motivated international team of specialists working in an environment that offers a warm welcome with detailed onboarding and a dedicated mentor for a familiarization period as well as a wide range of individual development possibilities. Interested in joining our team? Click "Apply" to submit your application. Don't meet every single requirement? At Maxon we embrace diversity, are avid explorers and curious learners, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't entirely match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!