Software engineer senior H/F (IT)

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

Mandatory Technical Skills & Experience

50%

Desirable Technical Skills & Experience

30%

Soft Skills & Professional Competencies

15%

Public Sector Experience

5%

Total

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.