Software Developer – Senior (RQ07752)

  • Contract
  • Toronto
  • Applications have closed

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Description

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance Java applications, ensuring they meet business requirements and quality standards.
  • Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions using Java SE/EE and related technologies.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate developers, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
  • Conduct thorough code reviews to enforce coding standards, improve code quality, and identify potential issues early in the development process.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, and QA engineers, to understand requirements and deliver solutions that align with business objectives.
  • Manage system integrations using REST and SOAP APIs, ensuring seamless communication between different systems and platforms.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, employing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to minimize disruptions to application performance.
  • Continuously improve existing Java-based applications, optimizing for performance, scalability, and user experience.
  • Stay current with emerging Java technologies and best practices, applying them to enhance the software development process and product quality.
  • Ensure software solutions adhere to security and compliance standards, conducting regular assessments and implementing necessary safeguards.

Must have Skills:

  • Proficiency in Java programming with extensive experience in Java SE/EE, including a deep understanding of object-oriented design principles and commonly used libraries and frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of software architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices, with a proven track record of designing scalable, maintainable systems.
  • Expertise in system integrations using REST and SOAP APIs, ensuring reliable and efficient communication between interfaces.
  • Solid experience with version control systems, including Git, SVN, and advanced branching strategies.
  • Proficiency in addressing cross-browser compatibility issues and optimizing client-side performance.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies, with the ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, capable of diagnosing complex issues, identifying root causes, and developing effective technical solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle design concepts, including schema design, SQL querying, and performance tuning.
  • Experience in identifying risks and providing effective solutions to mitigate them during the software development lifecycle.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Knowledge of Curam or similar platforms (Case Management System)

Nice to have Skills:

  • Experience with Curam or similar platforms, with hands-on experience in its framework, architecture, and development tools.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture and experience in migrating monolithic applications to microservices.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Experience with frontend technologies such as JavaScript, Angular, or React.

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 Service Oriented Architecture

·        Experience in Cloud Architecture

·        Experience Middleware Architecture

·        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 

Experience Requirements

Selection Criteria:

This role is part of a Hybrid Work Arrangement and resource(s) will be required to work a minimum of 2-3 days per week at 5700 Yonge St. or at discretion of Hiring Manager.

Technical Expertise 70% 

  • Experience as a Senior Technical Consultant in large-scale enterprises (1,000+ users) and involvement in I&IT transformation projects.
  • Strong expertise in Java programming, including extensive experience with Java SE/EE, object-oriented design principles, and commonly used libraries and frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices, with a proven ability to design scalable and maintainable systems.
  • In-depth knowledge or hands-on experience with IBM Curam, including its framework, architecture, and development tools.
  • Extensive experience in system integrations using REST and SOAP APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
  • Experience in Cloud Architecture, particularly with Azure and Kubernetes (AKS).
  • Proficiency in Middleware Architecture and Data Service Platforms.
  • Experience in Service Bus design.
  • Ability to provide end-to-end solution design, offering recommendations to achieve business outcomes in alignment with business requirements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals and support delivery of successful outcomes.
  • Develop code following development standards, architectural governance principles, and design patterns, ensuring consistency and quality in end-to-end solutions.
  • Experience in the design and implementation of Open API integrations and adherence to best practices.
  • Incorporate security requirements into design, ensuring compliance with industry security standards and policies.

 

Methodology, testing and troubleshooting. – 20%                             

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, complemented by excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities.
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment, with the ability to provide comprehensive user and system documentation as needed.
  • Contribute to effective risk and issue management related to solution designs, ensuring potential problems are identified and addressed proactively.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and distributed teams, including designers, developers, architects, project managers, and QA, to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
  • Promote industry standards and best practices within product teams to maintain high quality and consistency in development.
  • Conduct thorough code reviews, including unit testing, to ensure software quality and reliability.
  • Address defects and provide support to developers, testers, and end-users, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption.

 

Planning, Documentation, and communication – 10%

  • Collaborate with managers to prepare work plans, monitor progress, and report on completion status, issues, and risks in a timely manner.
  • Write comprehensive technical documentation that clearly explains the architecture and supports ongoing development.
  • Conduct knowledge transfer sessions to share insights and details about completed work with the team.

 

Supplier Comments

Closing Date/Time

2024-09-10, 12:00 p.m.
Max number of candidate submission – 1 (one)

This role is part of a Hybrid Work Arrangement and resource(s) will be required to work a minimum of 2-3 days per week at 5700 Yonge St. or at discretion of Hiring Manager.

Must have Skills:

  • Proficiency in Java programming with extensive experience in Java SE/EE, including a deep understanding of object-oriented design principles and commonly used libraries and frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of software architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices, with a proven track record of designing scalable, maintainable systems.
  • Expertise in system integrations using REST and SOAP APIs, ensuring reliable and efficient communication between interfaces.
  • Solid experience with version control systems, including Git, SVN, and advanced branching strategies.
  • Proficiency in addressing cross-browser compatibility issues and optimizing client-side performance.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies, with the ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, capable of diagnosing complex issues, identifying root causes, and developing effective technical solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle design concepts, including schema design, SQL querying, and performance tuning.
  • Experience in identifying risks and providing effective solutions to mitigate them during the software development lifecycle.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Knowledge of Curam or similar platforms (Case Management System)

Nice to have Skills:

  • Experience with Curam or similar platforms, with hands-on experience in its framework, architecture, and development tools.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture and experience in migrating monolithic applications to microservices.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Experience with frontend technologies such as JavaScript, Angular, or React.

 

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