Senior Software Developer in Toronto

About the job

Responsibilities:

• 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 patterns, 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 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.
• 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.

Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

• Core Skills and Experience - 40%: 10+ years of experience as a designer and developer in large-scale multi-client J2EE web applications. Proven experience with WCAG and AODA. Knowledge and experience of microservice architecture as well as a demonstrated ability to apply core architecture principles to enhance a product's extensibility and maintainability. Advanced knowledge of theory and principles of systems design, configuration, integration and development, IT security, programming concepts and languages, and related methods, techniques, practices, and standards.
• Technical Skills and Experience - 35%: Knowledge of UI/UX and accessibility best practices, including Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Strong knowledge of SOA and microservice design, web services and related standards (REST, JSON, SOAP). Knowledge of IT security best practices and protocols (OAuth 2, SAML). Experience in SDLC, Digital and Agile methodologies, source control, DevOps, CI/CD, and related tools (Git, Azure DevOps, Jira). Experience with relational and spatial databases. Experience with deployment of complex, maintainable and scalable enterprise systems and applications, with the capacity for problem-solving and making sound recommendations and decisions.
• Soft Skills - 20%: Strong communication skills; both written and verbal. Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions. Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams. Demonstrated ability to work with functional and technical teams. Demonstrated ability to participate in a large team and work closely with other individual team members. Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving. Strong ability to work under pressure, work with aggressive timelines, and be adaptive to change. Displays problem-solving and analytical skills, using them to resolve technical problems.
• Public sector Experience - 5%: Knowledge of OPS transfer payment policy and directive. Experience with Transfer Payments (Grants Management) would be an asset.

Must Have:

• Knowledge of UI/UX and accessibility best practices, including Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA).
• Strong knowledge of SOA and microservice design, web services and related standards (REST, JSON, SOAP).
• 10+ years of experience as a designer and developer in large-scale multi-client J2EE web applications.