Front-end Developer - Entry Level

About the role

The Front-End Developer is part of our Training and Sustainment Development team. Working alongside the Product Owner, Quality Assurance, Back-End Developer, and Development Operations, the Front-End Developer will build the human interfaces which connects our customers to our services and databases. The ideal candidate has a strong background in user experience and user interface design, working in an Agile environment with a user centric mindset to test and define and develop user interfaces that meet the needs of the end users.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct user research and translate findings into design concepts
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes of potential UX/UI solutions
• Conduct usability testing sessions, gather feedback, and iterate on designs
• Develop responsive and accessible web interfaces using HTML, CSS (including modern frameworks like Flexbox and Grid), and JavaScript frameworks
• Consume, define and integrate RESTful APIs endpoints to display dynamic data using ReactJS or similar frameworks
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Use version control systems like Git for collaboration and project management
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code
• Conduct unit, integration, and end-to-end testing

What you bring to the role

Additional skills desired for the role

• In this role it is anticipated you will work with these software applications. Demonstrated experience in these or similar applications is considered a nice to have.
• Adobe Experience Design including Photoshop and/or Illustrator
• Balsamiq Wireframes
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modeling.
• Building RESTful APIs and supporting documentation using tools such as Swagger..
• Implementing authentication/authorization protocols (JWT, OAuth).
• Experience with containerization tool such as Docker or Podman.
• CI/CD pipelines experience in GitLab
• GitLab
• Visual Studio Code
• Chrome Developer Tools
• Jira
• Terminal
• Microsoft Word and Visio
• Agile
• Unit Testing

What we offer you

We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
  • Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
  • A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
  • Medical Travel Insurance
  • Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
  • Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Self-directed Mentoring

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 115,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 Canadians. By applying innovative approaches of our highly skilled and experienced Canadian workforce, we have been Canada's trusted defence and aerospace partner for over 80 years. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products and unmanned systems software to providing delivery and in-service support of the latest military aircraft to commercial engine repair and overhaul capabilities. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.