Junior Developer, On-Site Jobs

Junior Developer

The MRG Group

Toronto

WE CREATE POSITIVE SHAREABLE EXPERIENCES

The MRG Group is a leader in experience creation. In operation since 2008, The MRG Group has grown to become Canada’s largest independent entertainment company, and through its ownership of 10 hospitality properties and 6 venues across Canada, the business is passionate about providing positive shareable experiences for its guests, 500+ employees, and partners.

In addition, The MRG Group owns and operates an events business, travel company, digital publication, and ticketing service Admit One. In 2021, the business expanded its presence into the US, signing its first venue deals with properties in New York and California later that year.

Reporting directly to one of the Principal Software Engineers, the Junior Developer would be spending most of their time implementing solutions to our mobile, frontend and, potentially, backend infrastructures in response to Product-driven user stories and other technical tasks assigned to them.

Think you have what it takes? Willing to roll up your sleeves and get things done? Let’s talk!

What’s In It For You?

• A generous vacation package which allows you to rest and rejuvenate throughout the year
• Competitive starting salary
• Participation in the MRG Travel Ambassador Program
• A fun and casual environment. You will be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-getters
• Career development opportunities with a company that encourages individuals to learn and grow.
• Employee Discounts to our concerts/shows, at our hospitality venues
• A welcoming, fun and safe work environment where everyone can show up authentically to work each day and feel respected

The Role

• Assist in mobile application development, leveraging React Native or other relevant frameworks, to extend our product offerings.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain code quality and optimize application performance.
• Implement responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and TypeScript to ensure seamless user experiences across various devices, including mobile.
• Work with the development team to develop user-friendly web applications.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve development processes.
• Work closely with the product and design team to translate mockups and wireframes into functional web pages.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Familiarity with React and React Native, as well as their respective ecosystems (e.g., Redux, Webpack), is highly desirable.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of mobile app development principles and an eagerness to expand expertise in mobile technologies.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Passion for learning and staying updated with the latest trends and developments in web and mobile technologies.
• Understanding of React as just a JavaScript framework, and not a fundamental pillar of the universe.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and TypeScript, with hands-on experience building responsive web applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional, if applicable):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or one year of practical development experience would be considered an asset, but not a requirement.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles to contribute to the user-centric development process.
• Familiarity with backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Express, MongoDB) to support full-stack development.
• Experience with React Native or other mobile development frameworks.

Terms & Expectations

• Due to the nature of the work, after hours correspondence may be required

The MRG Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace . We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any of the protected grounds mentioned under Human Rights Code such as race, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. We encourage you to contact us at [email protected] if you require any accommodation in the recruitment process

Thank you for your interest in MRG. Given the anticipated interest in this role, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.