Senior Software Developer - DevOps / Java / Cloud / RPA

Assignment:   Software Developer – Senior

Client:   Government Services Integration Cluster, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Location:  222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario

Work Arrangement:  100% Onsite – 5 days per week

Contract:   September 25, 2026 – September 24, 2027

Openings:  1

Security Requirement:   CRJMC

Closing Date:   September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST

Position Overview

We are seeking a   Senior Software Developer   with strong expertise across   DevOps, Java/JEE, Spring Boot, cloud computing, microservices, Kubernetes, CI/CD, RPA, AI/ML, Microsoft Power Platform, API integration, testing, and production support .

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying, monitoring, testing, and supporting secure, scalable, cloud-based applications and automation solutions. The role requires a strong combination of   hands-on software development, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, production support, automation, and integration experience .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, develop, and administer   CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps   to support continuous development and deployment of modular cloud-based systems.
  
• Monitor and assess application performance in   Microsoft Azure , identify deployment issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement remediation.
  
• Automate code integration, testing, deployment, infrastructure management, and recovery processes.
  
• Design, develop, test, containerize, and deploy solutions using:
  
• Java/JEE
  
• Spring Boot/Spring Framework
  
• Microservices
  
• Docker
  
• Kubernetes / Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  
• REST/SOAP APIs
  
• SQL/NoSQL databases
  
• Message queues
  
• Azure Logic Apps
  
• Microsoft Power Automate
  
• React/Angular
  
• Integrate applications and enterprise systems through   REST/SOAP APIs and other integration endpoints .
  
• Develop secure and accessible web applications following applicable   architectural, security, and WCAG AA standards .
  
• Create and execute   unit, integration, performance, and automation testing .
  
• Develop application monitoring procedures and support production operations.
  
• Diagnose production issues, perform   incident response and root-cause analysis (RCA) , and recommend remediation strategies.
  
• Optimize application and infrastructure performance, reliability, scalability, and resilience.
  
• Develop and implement   RPA and low-code automation solutions   using Power Automate and Logic Apps.
  
• Apply   AI, LLM, Machine Learning, OCR, information extraction, and classification   technologies where applicable.
  
• Prepare   Solution Design Documents (SDDs)  and technical documentation based on business requirements.
  
• Document development activities, tasks, timelines, implementation procedures, and operational processes.
  
• Develop comprehensive technical knowledge-transfer plans and conduct knowledge transfer to technical staff.
  
• Collaborate with IT, business, and cross-functional teams throughout the SDLC and production support lifecycle.
  
• Participate in post-incident reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and process/architecture enhancements.
  
• Establish effective communication and reporting processes to track deliverables, milestones, issues, and decisions.
  

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications & Skills

1. DevOps Experience – 25%

The candidate must demonstrate:

• 5+ years of experience   setting up development environments and mechanisms using   Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, or similar tools .
  
• 5+ years of experience   with build and CI tools including   Git, Kubernetes, Maven, and Docker .
  
• 5+ years of experience   with container management and orchestration for:
  
• Application deployment
  
• Application scaling/clustering
  
• Monitoring
  
• Automated operations
  
• 5+ years of integration experience   building and consuming APIs or other integration endpoints.
  
• Experience applying   industry web, architectural, security standards, and best practices .
  
• Strong production-support capabilities including   incident response, troubleshooting, RCA, remediation, and continuous improvement .
  
• Strong cloud and infrastructure knowledge covering areas such as   Azure/AWS/GCP, networking, security, scalability, and resilience .
  
• Experience with   CI/CD automation and Infrastructure as Code , including technologies such as   Terraform and/or Ansible .
  

2. Java, Web Services & Cloud Computing – 45%

The candidate must demonstrate:

• 10+ years of experience   designing and developing secure   RESTful/SOAP APIs, web services, and microservices   using:
  
• Java/JEE
  
• Spring Framework / Spring Boot
  
• SQL/NoSQL databases
  
• Message queues
  
• Related enterprise technologies
  
• Experience developing complex frontend applications using   React and/or Angular .
  
• Strong experience with:
  
• JSON
  
• HTML/CSS
  
• XML
  
• XPath
  
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining   microservices-based backend systems .
  
• Experience   containerizing applications using Docker   and deploying/orchestrating them using   Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) .
  
• Good knowledge of:
  
• DevOps pipelines
  
• IAM
  
• OAuth
  
• Authentication
  
• Authorization
  
• Experience developing Java applications compliant with   Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level AA .
  

3. RPA, AI/ML & Microsoft Low-Code – 20%

The candidate must demonstrate:

• Knowledge and experience with   AI, LLM, and Machine Learning , including technologies/platforms such as:
  
• Azure Document Intelligence
  
• Cloud Foundry
  
• OpenAI
  
• Cognitive Search
  
• Similar AI/ML technologies
  
• Knowledge of   OCR, information extraction, and information classification .
  
• Experience training or configuring AI/ML models based on business requirements.
  
• 5+ years of experience   developing, testing, and implementing complex solutions using   Microsoft Power Automate RPA .
  
• Strong experience with:
  
• Power Automate flows
  
• Power Automate Desktop flows
  
• Azure Logic Apps
  
• Ability to build   end-to-end RPA/ML automation solutions .
  
• Experience integrating automation solutions with other enterprise systems and services.
  
• Experience preparing   Solution Design Documents (SDDs)  based on business requirements.
  
• Ability to plan, document, and execute development tasks.
  

4. Testing & Reporting – 5%

The candidate must demonstrate:

• Experience developing and executing   unit, integration, and performance test scenarios .
  
• Strong hands-on experience with testing tools such as:
  
• Postman
  
• ReadyAPI
  
• SoapUI
  
• JMeter
  
• Experience using   Power BI   to extract information and generate reports for different business purposes.
  

5. Communication & Teamwork – 5%

The candidate must demonstrate:

• Ability to collaborate effectively with   IT and business stakeholders   throughout the SDLC and production-support lifecycle.
  
• Excellent:
  
• Analytical skills
  
• Problem-solving skills
  
• Decision-making skills
  
• Verbal and written communication
  
• Interpersonal skills
  
• Negotiation skills
  
• Strong team-player capabilities with a demonstrated ability to   meet deadlines and deliver project milestones .
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and reporting processes with project stakeholders.
  
• Ability to identify issues early, communicate risks, facilitate resolution, and support timely decision-making.
  

Key Production Support Capabilities

A strong candidate should be able to demonstrate hands-on experience in:

• Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  
• Cloud & Infrastructure
  
• CI/CD & Automation
  
• Monitoring, Observability & Performance Tuning
  
• Production troubleshooting and remediation
  
• Continuous improvement and postmortems
  
• Cross-functional collaboration with technical and business teams
  

Nice-to-Have Development Experience

Prior hands-on development experience with the following will be highly beneficial:

• Azure / Azure DevOps
  
• CI/CD
  
• Java
  
• Spring Boot
  
• Microservices
  
• Kubernetes / AKS
  
• Docker / Containers
  
• SQL Server
  
• Azure Logic Apps
  
• Microsoft Power Platform
  
• Power Automate
  
• RPA
  
• AI/ML
  
• REST/SOAP APIs
  

Important Assignment Details

• 1 position available
  
• 100% onsite – 5 days per week
  
• Toronto, ON – 222 Jarvis Street
  
• Contract:   September 25, 2026 to September 24, 2027
  
• Security:   CRJMC
  
• Daily bill rate:  $917
  
• Maximum extension:   One additional term
  
• Maximum submissions:  1 candidate
  
• Closing:   September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a   Senior Software Developer / DevOps-focused engineer   who combines  10+ years of Java enterprise development   with strong   Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes/AKS, API integration, cloud, RPA, Power Automate, AI/ML, testing, and production-support experience .

Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate the required years of experience against the mandatory technologies and should be comfortable working   onsite in Toronto five days per week .