Start Date: January 27, 2025
End Date: March 31, 2026
Security Level: No Clearance Needed
Hybrid: 3 days onsite 2 days remote

Must Haves:
At least 5 years of Java Open JDK 8 and 11
At least 3 years of Spring Boot 2 or 3
At least 5 years of experience with Microservices based architecture

Nice to have:
Prior experience with Public Sector or OPS.

Description
Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users.
Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
This includes:
– developing detailed programming specifications writing and/or generating code compiling data-driven programs maintaining, and conducting unit tests
– Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion
General Skills:
– Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
– Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
– Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools Experience in one or more programming languages
– Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting
– Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
– Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
– Experience with one or more communications protocols
– Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
– Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
– Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
– A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
– Back End Skills Knowledge and experience with developing all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
– Knowledge and experience with front-end technologies
– Knowledge and experience to integrate the front-end elements into the application

Desirable Skills:
– Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
– Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
– Experience with middleware and gateways
– Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging
– Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues – – Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
– Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Responsibilities: Design, implement, and continuously expand data pipelines by performing extraction, transformation, and loading activities. Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests. Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations. General Skills: Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools Experience in one or more programming languages Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages Experience with one or more communications protocols Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines Full Stack Skills Proficient with both front end and back end development, including any associated areas such as database design/management and DevOps Knowledge and experience with design and implementation of the overall web architecture Experience with implementation of approved user interface, design and deployment of database Knowledge and experience ensuring the entire stack is designed and built for speed and scalability Knowledge and experience with the design and construction of REST API services Knowledge and experience integrating front-end UI with the constructed API Knowledge and experience in design and implementation of continuous integration and deployment Desirable Skills: Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices Experience with middleware and gateways Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Experience (30%)

Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level
Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
Experience in structured methodologies such as Agile Scrum for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications
At least 5 years of Java Open JDK 8 and 11
At least 3 years of Spring Boot 2 or 3
At least 3 years of SOAP Web Service
At least 3 years of REST Service
At least 3 years of Git, DevOps, CI/CD
At least 3 years of Docker and Kubernetes
At least 3 years of OAuth2
At least 3 years of Java Data JPA and Hibernate
At least 5 years of Oracle and 3 years of SQL Server databases
At least 5 years of Junit 4 or 5
At least 3 years of Open API Specification and Swagger
Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
Experience in application design, latest design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting
Experience with one or more communications protocols
Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills

Good experience with Azure API Management and API Gateway especially converting SOAP to REST an asset
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Technical Skills (30%)

Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
Technical skills and hands on experience to reflect the technologies noted in experience above (Java, Azure, etc)
This includes:
- Developing detailed programming specifications
- writing and/or generating code
- compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests
- Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion, and deployment

Communication Skills (10%)

Strong communication skills to prepare documentation, including but not limited to: solution documentation, user manuals, reports, reviews, assessments
Ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively and in a user-friendly manner; maintain a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients
Ability to communicate designs and development in clear and understandable manner