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RQ10475 - Sr. Software Developer

9+ month contract (182 business days) - possible extension

ONSITE 5 days - 40 St. Clair Ave. W

Must haves:

• Some experience in developing UI applications using the latest web UI framework such as AngularJS and NodeJS
• Demonstrates experience in Restful WebServices
• Demonstrated experience with Javascript
• Demonstrates Web design and development experience, including Hyper Text Mark-up
• Language (HTML), Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX), Cascade Style Sheets
• (CSS); Connectivity/Structured Query Language (JDBC/SQL)
• Demonstrates experience with IBM WebSphere and Liberty
• 10+ years of experience with the design and development of common utility components using JEE
• AODA

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with OPS permitting platforms or similar public sector modernization initiatives.

Description:

To respond to the priorities of the Government of Ontario through the passage of the Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025, the resource may be partially assigned to Bill 5 related projects or initiatives on an as needed basis.

A senior programmer developer is required to support two Permissions Enterprise Platform (PEP) projects to meet the requirements related to permit modernization and integration with the Centralized Digital Permitting System (CDPS):

1. Enhanced EASR Service (Faster Options) - 66% allocation or 120 days of effort
   1. Onboarding of new EASR activities on the CDPS platform
2. PEP Continuous Improvement - 34% or 62 days of effort
   1. Integration between PEP and CDPS including
      1. redirection from CDPS to existing PEP systems and processes for permit submission
      2. API integration with PEP/Permit Tracker for permission status reporting within CDPS

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high‑quality Java applications across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Build and enhance applications using Java, Spring Boot, JPA, EJB, Angular, NodeJS, and modern PDF-generation tools such as iText or Apache Velocity.
• Develop and integrate robust RESTful and SOAP web services to support secure and scalable system interactions.
• Design and implement microservices architectures and contribute to distributed systems development.
• Develop and maintain cloud-enabled solutions leveraging Azure Cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure automation.
• Prepare deployment packages, support production deployments, and coordinate releases across multiple environments (Dev, QA, UAT, Prod).
• Implement, update, and optimize complex business rules using IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM).
• Integrate applications with IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) for workflow orchestration and automation.
• Develop and support applications running on IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x application servers.
• Work with middleware, enterprise gateways, and various communication protocols to enable secure and reliable system integration.
• Write complex PL/SQL queries, stored procedures, data transformation scripts, and design staging structures for migration activities.
• Support relational and hierarchical databases and contribute to end‑to‑end data migration initiatives.
• Work with OpenText Content Management APIs to update metadata, maintain data integrity, and support enterprise content management flows.
• Develop accessible, AODA‑compliant user interfaces and generate accessible documents (including PDFs) aligned with GO‑ITS 54 standards.
• Contribute to public‑sector permitting systems and ensure compliance with Ontario Government IT standards and enterprise integration requirements.
• Use the Red Hat OpenShift Console to deploy, monitor, and manage cloud‑native applications and containerized workloads.
• Participate actively in Agile Scrum ceremonies and collaborate closely with Business Analysts, QA teams, architects, and product stakeholders.
• Maintain, update, and produce system design documents, architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and deployment guides.
• Conduct unit, regression, load, and functional testing to ensure high‑quality, defect‑free deliverables.
• Perform code reviews, enforce best practices, and provide accurate effort and timeline estimates.
• Track and report development progress using Kanban tools and participate in technical or project leadership meetings.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to fast‑paced, high‑pressure project demands.
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving abilities, communication skills, and teamwork across all stages of development.

Skills & Qualifications:

Core Development Skills

• Extensive experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance.
• Proficient in Java and related technologies including Spring Boot, JPA, EJB, Angular, NodeJS, Jasper Reports, and PDF generation.
• Strong experience in building and integrating RESTful and SOAP-based web services.
• Skilled in developing microservices-based applications and distributed systems.

Cloud & DevOps

• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services and DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker), and infrastructure automation.
• Experience in preparing deployment packages and coordinating releases across multiple environments.

Business Rules & Integration

• Proven expertise in developing complex applications using IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM).
• Experience integrating with IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) for process orchestration and automation.
• Experience with JEE application servers, including IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x.
• Familiarity with middleware, gateways, and various communication protocols.

Database

• Strong experience with PL/SQL, including writing complex queries++.
• Proficient in relational and hierarchical database technologies.

Content Management Systems

• Experience working with OpenText Content Management System APIs, with a focus on updating and maintaining metadata accuracy and integrity.

Accessibility & Standards Compliance

• Experience developing AODA-compliant user interfaces and accessible documents (including PDFs).
• Familiarity with Ontario Government IT standards (GO-ITS 54) and accessibility best practices.

Public Sector Experience

• Experience working with permitting platforms within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or other public sector environments, including integration with enterprise systems and compliance with government standards.

Agile & Collaboration

• Comfortable working in Agile Scrum environments and rapid application development (RAD) frameworks.
• Effective team player with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in collaborating with business analysts, QA, and system architects throughout the development lifecycle.

Documentation

• Experience updating and maintaining design and architecture documentation to reflect evolving system components and integration points.
• Skilled in producing technical documentation, deployment guides, and user/system manuals.

Quality Assurance & Estimation

• Committed to delivering defect-free, well-tested code through unit, functional, load, and regression testing.
• Skilled in conducting design/code reviews and providing accurate effort estimates.
• Experienced in reporting progress in Kanban settings and leading project meetings.

Work Environment & Soft Skills

• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines.

Tools:

• Application Modeling Tool: Rational Software Architect v.8.0
• Application Server: IBM WebSphere Application Server (ND) 8.x, IBM Business Automation Workflow 8.6.x, Liberty 8.x, IBM Operational Decision Manager 8.x
• Database: Microsoft Access, Oracle Enterprise Edition , 11g,
• Database Design Tool: Oracle Designer 11g,19c
• Development Environment: Websphere BPM v 8x, IBM ODM(ILog/JRule), Liberty 8.x
• Development Language / Runtime Environment: Java Enterprise Edition,Java, JavaScript , VB Script, HTML, DHTML, XML, AJAX
• Office Automation Tools: Microsoft Office, including Exchange/Outlook
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition - sp2
• Tools: IBM/Rational Products, Requirement Composer, Rational Application Developer for Websphere, Liberty 8.x
• Testing Tools : IBM AppScan Version 8.5, Selenium, Azure Dev Ops Test Plan
• Web Browser: Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox
• Web Server: IBM HTTP Version 1.3.26 and IIS

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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)

• $74.34/hr - $89.21/hr Inc.

T4 RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)

• $59.48/hr - $71.37/hr T4