RQ11398 - Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior

Responsibilities

· Design, implement, and continuously expand data pipelines by performing extraction, transformation, and loading activities.

· 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.

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 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

· Experience with application architecture, front-end & back-end integration, API development

· 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

· High level of knowledge around the Angular framework and JavaScript.

· High level knowledge of front-end interfaces.

· Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and good understanding of Swagger files.

· Demonstrated ability to create self-contained, reusable, and testable modules and components that build on the elements and modules of core AngularJS.

· Experience creating, designing, and implementing layouts for new and existing web pages. Excellent knowledge of front-end web programming languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AngularJS, with ability to render server-side and client-side content.

· Experience designing user interactions on websites, developing servers and databases for website functionality and coding for mobile platforms.

· Fundamental knowledge of UX/UI.

· Experience ensuring front end code is able to query APIs.

· Experience with Java WebLogic and Java programming for web applications (Tomcat, Weblogic), EJB, Servlet

· Strong database skills and SQL skills (Oracle, SQL Server)

· Experience / knowledge of REST, SOAP web services.

· Experience / knowledge of Azure DevOps, JIRA, agile/scrum

Requirements

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Engineering Practices. Communication and Leadership

· You are experienced senior member of development team, leading by example, taking ownership in design and delivery with strong track record for meeting deadlines

· You have proven experience establishing and applying best engineering practices and standards.

· You have experience working in Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban), collaborating closely with product managers, business analysts, and UX designers

· You are invested in coaching and mentoring staff and fostering a culture of technical excellence

· You have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Technical Expertise and Full-Stack Proficiency

This category assesses your hands-on software development ability, deep knowledge across the entire software stack, and your proficiency with our core development technologies.

· You have advanced proficiency in NextJS/ React.js (including NodeJS)

· You have strong proficiency in modern Python development and a proven track record of designing and building RESTful APIs using FastAPI.

· You have proven expertise with .NET Core Services/Web API, and C#

· You have advanced knowledge of UI design, responsive design patterns and testable UI architecture.

· You have strong understanding of Web Security, Public Security, 0Auth2.0, and JWT Authentication, and session management.

· You possess expert knowledge of MS Azure SQL Server including DB encryption, tuning, stored procedures, triggers, user-defined functions, jobs, and query optimization.

· You have experience with Cosmos DB, Redis cache and managed services.

· You are familiar with Azure Key Vault for secure storage management.

· Strong knowledge of application packaging and container-based deployments

· You have strong working knowledge of Azure DevOps tools

· You have demonstrated the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues throughout development, implementation, conversion and deployment.

AI/ML Expertise

· You have direct experience with AI/ML development, deployment and integration.

· You have hands-on experience with model training using TensorFlow and PyTorch.

· You have experience in computer vision. You are proficient with OpenCV for image processing and computer vision tasks.

· You have experience with computer vision model training and evaluation, tuning hyperparameters and evaluating model performance using metrics such as accuracy, precision, detection, etc.

Architecture and Design

· You have experience and understanding of modern, cloud-based architecture.

· You actively participate and own architecture and solution design and provide recommendations focused on the security, Web API, microservices, back-end and front-end layers

· You have proven experience architecting complex applications, optimizing performance, and managing state effectively

· You have strong experience in owning, designing and implementing reusable, and scalable components

· You have hands-on experience with software architecture principles and patterns such as serverless architecture, Microservices, RESTful APIs.

Supplier Comments

Must Have:

· You have advanced proficiency in NextJS/ React.js (including NodeJS)

· You have strong proficiency in modern Python development and a proven track record of designing and building RESTful APIs using FastAPI.

· You have proven expertise with .NET Core Services/Web API, and C#

· You have advanced knowledge of UI design, responsive design patterns and testable UI architecture.

Nice to have:

· 3+ years of experience with relevant technology with ML models (area of computer vision)