Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior

Job Title: Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Work Model: Hybrid

Description / Responsibilities / Skills

Must Have

Overall number of years experience: 15+
Must have no. of years experience: 10+
Experience with Java, J2EE, EJB, STRUTS, Spring Boot, Web Services, XML, UI development, Angular, Node.JS, DevOps and tools, Agile, SCRUM, Lean, PDF, report generation, AODA, PL/SQL, Database development, Shell scripting, Oracle, IBM Websphere, Vulnerability assessment/resolution
Strong experience interfacing with relational databases using Java
Understanding of Oracle Forms/Reports and Oracle Application Suite, with ability to extract usable information from Oracle forms/reports applications

Description

Responsibilities

Lead development activities for assigned system components including design, coding, documentation, integration, unit testing and defect resolution
Develop user interface web applications to support ministry staff data correction activities
Develop queries, scripts and application components to migrate source data to target databases
Collaborate with business analysts and QA analysts to ensure code meets business and system requirements
Provide coding and solution design recommendations, including impact and option analysis
Lead all phases of the SDLC from analysis and design through testing and implementation
Design and develop application components, database connections, web interfaces and proof-of-concept prototypes
Code, test and debug releases for assigned application components
Prepare deployment packages and coordinate release promotion across test, staging and production environments
Conduct code and design reviews
Provide effort estimates for enhancements and review estimates from team members
Identify and resolve performance and availability issues for application releases
Lead development activities during defect resolution cycles
Obtain architect and client approvals for assigned code changes and deliverables
Ensure releases comply with cluster development standards and GO ITS 54 standards
Lead workshops, demos and project meetings as required
Provide weekly status reporting for assigned tasks

General Skills

Experience in programming, analysis and specialized software package support
Ability to collaborate with IT professionals throughout the software development lifecycle
Experience in structured methodologies for application design, development, implementation and maintenance
Experience in design, code, test, debug and document activities
Experience with object-oriented and third-generation language development tools
Experience with one or more programming languages
Experience in application design patterns, deployment and troubleshooting
Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
Experience using query languages and information retrieval packages
Experience with communication protocols
Experience eliciting and documenting information from business stakeholders and subject matter experts
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication and interpersonal skills
Team player with a track record of meeting deadlines

Desirable Skills

Experience in Agile, SCRUM, Lean and DevOps methodologies
Experience developing internet-ready applications
Knowledge of rapid application development methodologies
Knowledge of information management principles, concepts, policies and practices
Experience with middleware and gateways
Experience reviewing and modifying installation scripts
Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve technical issues
Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project teams
Knowledge of AODA and related accessibility standards
Ability to provide user and system documentation
Public Sector experience
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies in a DevOps setup

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Experience - 30%

Experience with Java, J2EE, EJB, STRUTS, Spring Boot, Web Services and XML
Experience with UI development using Angular and Node.JS
Strong database development experience including PL/SQL, Oracle and Shell scripting
Experience interfacing with relational databases using Java
Knowledge of Oracle Forms/Reports and Oracle Application Suite
Experience with DevOps tools and practices
Experience with IBM Websphere
Experience with vulnerability assessment and resolution
Experience with PDF and report generation

UI Development and AODA - 20%

Analysis / Development - 25%

Ability to work with legacy applications and modernize them in line with OPS standards
Experience understanding business requirements and delivering corresponding solutions
Experience working on bug fixes, feature enhancements and multiple concurrent projects
Ability to lead SDLC activities including analysis, design, coding, unit testing and implementation
Experience providing design recommendations, estimates and technical options

Documentation - 15%

Experience documenting solution design, code, deployment specifications and system procedures
Experience preparing code release packages and transition-to-operations documentation
Experience supporting knowledge transfer through documentation and working sessions

Vulnerability Assessment / Resolution - 5%

Experience identifying, assessing and resolving vulnerabilities in application components and releases

Experience with Government IT Infrastructure - 5%

Experience working within Government of Ontario IT standards and environments
Experience ensuring compliance with GO ITS standards and ministry delivery expectations