Software engineer senior H/F (IT)

Do you have strong expertise in data and business modeling (ERD, BPMN, UML, data flow diagrams, process mapping, etc.)? Do you have experience composing Data Requirements Documents (DRD) or System Requirements Documents (SRD)? Our client is looking for a Senior Software Developer - Back End for a 9 month contract in Toronto.

Earn a competitive rate within the industry.

• Systems & Data Analysis (Developer-Led)

Lead the analysis and documentation of system, data, and integration requirements to support software development initiatives.

Produce and maintain core technical artifacts, including:

Data Requirements Documents (DRD)

Data and system models (ERD, UML, data flow diagrams)

Use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria aligned to technical design

Perform data analysis and mapping to support application logic, integrations, and reporting needs.

Extract and analyze data from databases using SQL, LINQ, or equivalent querying technologies.

Software Design & Requirements Translation

Translate business and functional requirements into technical specifications and solution designs.

API and data exchange designs

Support development teams by clarifying requirements, resolving ambiguities, and validating technical assumptions.

Ensure traceability between business needs, technical designs, and implemented solutions.

Act as a key technical liaison between:

Software Developers

Facilitate technical workshops, design sessions, and requirements walkthroughs.

Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Present solution options, trade-offs, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Systems Optimization & Digital Enablement

Performance improvements

Contribute to data-driven and analytics-enabled solutions that support better decision-making.

Agile Delivery & Development Support

Work within Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall delivery models as required.

Technical story definition

Dependency and risk identification

Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives from a technical and analytical perspective.

Clear technical documentation

Assist Product Owners and Project Managers in aligning technical delivery with business readiness activities.

Ensure solutions are sustainable, well-documented, and support long-term maintainability.

7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT projects.

Ontario Public Sector (OPS) experience is preferred.

Strong expertise in data and business modeling (ERD, BPMN, UML, data flow diagrams, process mapping, etc.).

Proficiency in data and business analysis tools:

JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps (for requirements and project tracking).

SharePoint, MS Teams (for collaboration).

Ability to work in Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall environments.

Experience composing Data Requirements Documents (DRD) or System Requirements Documents (SRD)

Creation of Data Models (ERD, UML, Data Flow Diagrams, etc.)

Experience with extract data from databases via querying languages such as SQL and LINQ.

If you are interested in the Senior Software Developer - Back End role in Toronto, please apply online at Qualified candidates will be contacted.

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