Software Developer – Full Stack in Toronto

This position is listed as “Onsite”; the resource is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between the standard working hours of 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously expand data pipelines by performing extraction, transformation, and loading activities.
• Translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications, including developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
• Resolve and troubleshoot 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.

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 Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the project team to meet goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of MNRF-AFFES division service offerings.

Software development – 30%

• 10+ years of programming and development experience in Java and/or Angular Development tools with emphasis on technical skills listed below.

Data Analysis and Design – 25%

• Experience conceiving, reviewing, and implementing design changes.
• Experience analyzing data records, diagnosing, and resolving issues.

Technical – 30%

• Demonstrated experience developing Java applications based on:
• Liberty Spring JPA2.1 implementations, e.g. Hibernate 3.6, Eclipse Link 2.5 etc.
• JAX-RS 2.0, JDBC 4.1.
• Windows Exchange Web Services (EWS) API.
• Websocket 1.1.
• Angular JS.
• Demonstrated experience with Oracle database:
• Developing database scripts.
• Database design.
• Data modelling.

Accessibility – 10%

• Experience developing and designing intuitive, simple to use interfaces.
• Experience developing and coding web UI components that are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (WCAG 2.0 LEVEL AA).

Public Sector Experience – 5%

• Experience working with the OPS with a track record of delivering value.

Must haves:

• 10+ years of programming and development experience in Java and/or Angular Development tools with emphasis on technical skills listed above.