RQ11429 - Software Developer - Back End - Senior

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. 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
  

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 Back End Skills
  
• Knowledge and experience with developing all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. Knowledge and experience with front-end technologies
  
• Knowledge and experience to integrate the front-end elements into the application
  

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

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Core Skills and Experience - 40 %

• 10+ years of experience as a designer and developer in the large-scale multi-client web applications
  
• 10+ year of hands-on working experience of Java development with Oracle or SQL database
  
• 5+ years of hands-on experience of RestAPI, RESTful WebServices
  
• 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. 
  
• Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
  
• Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
  
• Experience using Azure DevOps
  

Technical Skills and Experience - 35%

• Knowledge of security gateways and protocols (JWT, Oauth2.0, SSL Certificates)
  
• Solid Understanding of Agile methodologies
  
• Object Oriented coding practices, including design patterns knowledge, refactoring, clean code.
  
• 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
  

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%

• OPS Development standard/Process

Must Have:

• Extensive experience in modern web frameworks technology stack: React, JavaScript (JS), NextJS, Node, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Restful APIs (must have)
  
• Extensive experience with responsive development and HTML5 (must have)
  
• Extensive experience coding for mobile devices (must have)
  
• 10+ years of experience with developing application in compliance with PCI and WCAG 2.2 Standards, and bringing applications to AODA Compliancy (must have)
  
• Experience with JAWS, WAI-ARIA, HTML 5 (must have)
  

Nice to have:

• Previous experience with developing and supporting Driver, Vehicle, Healthy Smiles Ontario, High Occupancy Lanes services in ServiceOntario web portal (nice to have).

• Experience with Canada Post Address module and Government Payment Gateway (nice to have).