Senior Software Developer - Full Stack

Client: Land & Resources Cluster

Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, Government of Ontario

Location: Toronto or Guelph, Ontario

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite

Start Date: November 2, 2026

End Date: March 31, 2027

Extension: Up to 3 terms

Security Clearance: No clearance required

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Developer to support the ongoing development, enhancement, integration, testing, and deployment of the Ontario Agricultural Soil Information System (OASIS) for the Land & Resources Cluster.

OASIS is a comprehensive solution supporting the collection, storage, maintenance, and management of Ontario's agricultural soil information. The solution includes the OASIS core web application, built using Azure Cloud Java technology , as well as a field data application leveraging Esri GIS technology .

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience across Java/JEE, Spring Boot, Angular, RESTful APIs, relational databases, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, application security, accessibility, and Agile delivery . Experience with agricultural/soil management systems and Esri ArcGIS/Survey123 integrations is particularly important.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade full-stack applications.
  
• Develop Java/JEE backend solutions using Spring Boot 2.5 or higher .
  
• Develop responsive front-end applications using Angular 2+ and HTML5 .
  
• Design, develop, consume, and integrate RESTful APIs .
  
• Develop and maintain integrations with Esri ArcGIS Portal and Esri ArcGIS Survey123 .
  
• Develop Java-based backend services and integrations within Microsoft Azure environments.
  
• Build and deploy applications using Azure App Service Plans and related Azure platform services.
  
• Develop integrations using Azure API Management (APIM) .
  
• Work with relational databases including Azure SQL Database, Oracle, and PostgreSQL .
  
• Use Azure DevOps Repos and Pipelines for source control, build automation, release management, and CI/CD.
  
• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
  
• Provide sound technical and architectural design recommendations.
  
• Create detailed technical/programming specifications and develop maintainable, production-ready code.
  
• Perform application configuration, customization, and implementation activities.
  
• Build and manage release deployments.
  
• Develop and execute unit tests while following software quality assurance practices.
  
• Participate in Agile development, testing, deployment, and iterative delivery activities.
  
• Apply secure software development practices and protect application privacy and confidentiality.
  
• Ensure solutions align with Ontario Public Service (OPS) and Information & Information Technology Strategy (I&ITS) policies, standards, directives, governance requirements, and industry best practices .
  
• Collaborate with developers, architects, business stakeholders, analysts, project teams, and other multidisciplinary stakeholders.
  
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and recommend effective solutions.
  
• Support multiple priorities, project milestones, and delivery timelines.
  

Requirements

Mandatory Technical Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of hands-on full-stack application development experience designing, developing, testing, and delivering enterprise-grade solutions using:

Full-Stack Development

• Java/JEE
  
• Spring Boot 2.5 or higher
  
• Angular 2+
  
• HTML5
  
• RESTful API design, development, and integration
  
• Relational databases, including:
  
• Azure SQL Database
  
• Oracle
  
• PostgreSQL
  

Azure & DevOps

• Azure DevOps Repos
  
• Azure DevOps Pipelines
  
• Source control, build automation, CI/CD, and release deployment
  
• Microsoft Azure
  
• Azure App Service Plans
  
• Related Azure platform services
  
• Azure API Management (APIM)
  

Solution Design

• Ability to analyze business and technical requirements.
  
• Ability to provide sound design recommendations.
  
• Experience designing scalable, high-quality software solutions.
  
• Experience creating detailed technical/programming specifications.
  
• Experience designing application components.
  
• Experience developing maintainable, production-ready code.
  
• Application configuration, customization, and implementation experience.
  

Testing & Agile Delivery

• Experience building and managing release deployments.
  
• Strong knowledge of unit testing methodologies and quality assurance practices .
  
• Experience working within Agile project environments .
  
• Experience contributing to iterative development, testing, and deployment activities.
  

Accessibility

• Experience with accessibility standards and compliance requirements, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) .
  

Security, Privacy & OPS Compliance

• Strong understanding of secure software development practices.
  
• Understanding of application security, privacy, and confidentiality requirements.
  
• Experience developing solutions in accordance with Ontario Public Service (OPS) and I&ITS policies, standards, directives, governance requirements, and industry best practices .
  

OASIS / Agricultural Domain Requirement

• At least 1+ year of experience developing and implementing Java solutions targeting soil management systems .
  

Esri Integration Requirement

• Experience integrating Java/full-stack solutions with Esri ArcGIS Portal and Esri ArcGIS Survey COTS .
  
• Experience with RESTful API integration with Esri .
  
• Experience working with geospatial data services and mapping applications is highly relevant.
  

Development Tools

• Experience with development tools such as Eclipse and Azure Git Repositories .
  

Desirable / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience developing, enhancing, and implementing Java-based solutions supporting agricultural or soil management systems .
  
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS and Survey123 .
  
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful API integrations with Esri solutions .
  
• Experience with geospatial data services and mapping applications.
  
• Experience leveraging approved AI-assisted software development tools/coding assistants to improve development quality, efficiency, and delivery outcomes.
  
• Demonstrated success delivering solutions using Agile methodologies .
  
• Ability to adapt and tailor Agile practices to organizational processes, governance requirements, and delivery objectives.
  

Soft Skills & Professional Competencies

Analytical & Problem Solving

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to assess complex technical issues and recommend effective solutions.
  

Communication & Facilitation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Strong facilitation and collaboration abilities.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

Teamwork & Stakeholder Engagement

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Experience working with:
  
• Business stakeholders
  
• Developers
  
• Architects
  
• Business analysts
  
• Project teams
  

Business & Technical Acumen

• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  
• Strong attention to detail to ensure requirements are fully captured, validated, and implemented.
  

Organization & Time Management

• Strong organizational skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver work within established timelines and project milestones.
  

Evaluation Structure

Evaluation Area
Weight

50%

30%

15%

5%

100%

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days per week onsite at either:

• 40 St. Clair West, Toronto, ON , or
  
• 1 Stone Road West, Guelph, ON
  

Candidates must be able to work onsite according to the assignment requirements.

Submission Deadline

September 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST

Maximum submissions: 4 candidates.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a Senior Full-Stack Java Developer with 5+ years of enterprise application development experience and demonstrated expertise in Java/JEE, Spring Boot 2.5+, Angular 2+, HTML5, REST APIs, relational databases, Azure, Azure DevOps, APIM, Azure App Service Plans, AODA, secure development, unit testing, CI/CD, and Agile delivery .

Candidates with 1+ year of hands-on Java development experience supporting soil management systems , combined with Esri ArcGIS Portal/Survey123 and RESTful Esri integration experience , will align particularly well with the OASIS environment.