Front-End Web Developer at eclipsefoundation

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Compensation

CA$65,000 – CA$85,000/yr

Setup: Remote - France
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 20, 2026

Description

The Eclipse Foundation is looking for a Front-End Web Developer to join their Software Development team. This role involves building and maintaining web platforms, reusable components, and tools for the Eclipse Foundation's websites and applications. Responsibilities include developing reusable components, integrating with REST APIs, maintaining a component library, improving existing sites, and establishing consistent front-end practices. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with a geographically distributed team and contribute to open-source projects.

Required Skills

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
REST API Integration
Automated Tests
Responsive Design
Web Accessibility Principles
Git
GitHub
GitLab
Browser Development Tools
Technical Documentation Writing

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: two years of professional web development experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with component development and documentation tools such as Storybook.
Experience developing or maintaining a design system or shared component library.
Experience with Web Components and libraries such as Lit or Stencil.
Experience with Bootstrap.
Experience with Sass or other CSS preprocessing tools.
Experience with static site generators such as Hugo.
Familiarity with PHP and experience working with content management systems such as Drupal or WordPress.
Knowledge of search engine optimisation.
Experience with modern front-end build tools and the Node.js/npm ecosystem.
Experience with continuous integration and automated deployment workflows.
Experience with visual regression, end-to-end, or accessibility testing.
Familiarity with Java and Java-based backend applications.
Familiarity with relational databases.
Experience contributing to open source projects.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent requests, prioritize effectively, communicate trade-offs, and adjust priorities as needs change.
Ability to work independently within a geographically distributed team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.
Attention to detail and a focus on maintainable, high-quality solutions.
Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and development practices.
Ability to balance technical quality with practical project requirements.