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RQ11288 - Sr. Software Developer

1-year contract (250 business days) - possible extenion

ONSITE 5 days - 222 Jarvis St 5th floor

Security Level: CRJMC

Must-haves:

• 10+ years' experience in developing n-tier Enterprise applications
• Expertise in application design, latest design patterns, deployment and troubleshooting
• Expertise in JPA or Hibernate, and Spring Boot Framework
• Proficient in database design and SQL development, with solid expertise in PostgreSQL, PL/pgSQL, Azure Cosmos DB
• JavaScript / TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements from business stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice to Have (Highly preferred):

• Experience building cloud-native, internet-facing applications
• Agile development experience - Scrum, User Stories, CI, and test automation etc.
• Experience with middleware, API gateways, or integration services
• Experience leading design walkthroughs and technical discussions
• Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and WCAG standard
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to contribute to technical leadership and quality assurance

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.
• Translate business requirements and technical specifications into scalable, secure, and fully tested full-stack applications
• Develop detailed technical designs and programming specifications
• Write, review, and maintain clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
• Build and enhance data-driven applications and backend services
• Design and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure quality and reliability
• Design and implement modern, responsive frontend components using React
• Develop robust backend services and APIs using Spring Boot
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development, testing, and production environments
• Support application deployment, data migration, and system integration activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams through code reviews, design sessions, and Agile ceremonies
• Ensure all solutions meet security, performance, scalability, and accessibility standards (AODA compliance)
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and standards
• Provide technical support for implementation, system integration, data conversion, and migration activities.

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.

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.
• Familiar with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
• Ability to provide user and system documentation as required.

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Note: The higher end of the range is intended for absolutely exceptional candidates who meet all must-have requirements and most or all nice-to-have qualifications. The client will evaluate candidates based on both rate expectations and overall skill set when shortlisting.

INCORPORATED RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)

• $88.54/hr - $106.25/hr Inc.

T4 RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)

• $70.83/hr - $85.00/hr T4