JB#8344-Software Developer – Senior

Website EmpITsolutions EmpITsolutions

Job Description:  Software Developer – Senior x2 Positions

Submission Closing: Jan 24 10am

Start Date: 2025-04-01

End Date: 2026-03-31

Extension # of Days: 250.00

Max Extension Term(s): 1 Time

Assignment type: Hybrid

Location: Toronto, Ontario M3M 0B4

Job Title: Software Developer

Description

Deliverables
  • Work with Business Analysts / UX & UI Designer / Product Manager / Cloud Architect, base on storyboard, user stories, UI/UX artefacts, solution architecture, security requirements, data models, develop application design and technical specification document, deliver quality software products (including Minimal Viable Products and Cloud-Native Web Application products, AODA compliance) as required.
  • Create object-oriented models in UML as design artefacts using tools such as Power Designer.
  • Support Quality Assurance & Defect Management, including Unit Test, Test Automation, Penetration / Vulnerability Test, Load Test, AODA Test, system / user test, migration test, etc.
  • Construct / enhance / renew web applications using Cloud-Native / PaaS & Java EE application models (e.g. Microservice Architecture, API-based model, Responsive Web Design, Serverless Architecture, etc), and industry-leading Open Source frameworks like Angular, React / Redux, JSON, Node.js, Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC, Lombok Annotations, in addition to Java 1.8+, JDK 11+, EJB, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JPA, XML (DOM, SAX, XSLT), DHTML/HTML, Web Service, WebLogic (14+) / WebSphere / JBoss / TomCat / WildFly, relational, hierarchical and NoSQL databases
  • Provide critical application support (incident investigation, troubleshooting, interim / long-term fixes, maintenance / incremental changes, etc) for complex production Java enterprise Applications
  • Provide Method of Procedure (implementation package) document for production releases where required, and operational procedure document for production support staff as required.
  • Co-ordinate system development activities and provide technical consultative support to other staff members.
  • Provide knowledge transfer to ministry staff at all stages of this assignment.
  • Provide post implementation support.
Skill Set
  • 10+ year knowledge of, and experience with the following computing environments:
  • Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS, etc, and SQL programming
  • Operating System / Platforms: Unix (Solaris, AIX), Linux (e.g. RedHat), Windows (Server), container platforms / technologies (e.g. Docker), industry leading IaaS / PaaS Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure App Service)
  • Web / Application Servers: WebLogic (14+), WebSphere, JBoss, TomCat, WildFly, Microsoft IIS, etc
  • 15+ year experience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design (UML – Use Case/Class Sequence/ Collaboration/State) and 3+ year experience with Micro Service Architecture model
  • 10+ year experience in developing web-based applications using JEE (Java 1.8+, JDK 11+,  EJB, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JNDI), XML (DOM, SAX, XSLT), DHTML/HTML, Struts, JavaScript, Web Services, JUnit, Log4J, iTEXT, Jasper Reports, Jakarta Commons Beans Utilities / Collections framework, Apache Commons Logging, Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC, JSON, etc
  • Secure web application under OWASP guideline and rules
  • 3+ year experience in Angular, React / Redux, GraphQL, Node.js, Lombok Annotations, etc.
  • Good understanding and exposure (3+ years) of program & service concepts, general and best practices, business processes & rules, stakeholders & relationships, service delivery models (incl. self service / digital service), private & public partnership, etc in complex and high-impact public sector (e.g. transportation safety) related licensing, registration, permit, enforcement, safety inspection, photo identification and related fraud prevention line of businesses, services, or functional areas, in relation to I&IT application software delivery
  • Proven Experience (10+ years) with all stages of automated system implementation in large complex high volume heterogenous systems, with online Mainframe Transactions
  • Experience (15+ years) in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
  • 3+ year experience and knowledge in Cloud-Native application design, Agile, DevOps Continuous Delivery / Continuous Integration methodologies / processes, integration of business rules engines (e.g. Oracle Process Automation OPA)
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience (2+ years) working in accordance with policies and procedures of Public Sector Service in Canada.
  • Working experience with toolsets and open source software packages / frameworks that support object oriented languages, web application, and Cloud-Native product development including:
  • Configuration / Builds:  Harvest (or similar), Ant, GitHub / GitLab, Maven (v3) build tools
  • UML modeling tools, e.g. PowerDesigner
  • Eclipse, Visual Studio
  • Test Automation Framework / Tools, e.g. Selenium, JAWS, WAVE, Chrome AXE, NVDA, WC3 Validator
  • Excellent problem solving, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.
  • A team player with the ability to work with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
  • Proven ability to perform to successful completion assignments of high magnitude and complexity.
Lead Evaluator
John Song

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Must Haves:

  • Extensive experience with Cloud Application Development including Java and Angular.
  • Strong experience with DevOps with Azure in an agile environment.
  • Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC, JavaScript, Web
  • API and Microservices experience.
  • Database: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and SQL programming

Evaluation Criteria

Technical Skills in Web-based Java EE (Enterprise Edition, 10+ years) / Cloud-Native PaaS (3+ years) application development
  • Overall 10+ years’ work experience as a software developer on Java enterprise and Cloud-Native application analysis, design and development
  • Strong (and recent) technical design, build / development, and quality assurance expertise in Java EE and Cloud-Native frameworks, standards, technologies and tools
  • Working experience of developing Web-based Java EE and Cloud-Native applications using Java 1.8+, JDK 11+, EJB, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBS, JNDI, XML, DOM, SAX, and XSLT, DHTML/HTML, Struts, Node.js, JSON, Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC, JavaScript, Web Services, JUnit, Log4J, iTEXT, Jasper Reports, Jakarta Commons Beans Utilities / Collections framework, Apache Commons Logging, etc
  • Solution design and development experience for Cloud-Native PaaS based technologies
  • Secure web application development under OWASP guideline and rules
 30
Computing Environments and Toolsets (10+ years)
  • Knowledge of, and experienced with the following computing environments:
  • Database: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS, etc, and SQL programming
  • Operating Systems / Cloud Platforms: UNIX (Solaris, AIX), Linux (e.g. RedHat), Windows (Server), container platforms / technologies (e.g. Docker), industry leading IaaS / PaaS Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure App Service)
  • Web / Application Servers: WebLogic (14+), WebSphere, JBoss, TomCat
  • Working experience with toolsets / frameworks that support object oriented languages, web application, and Cloud-Native product development including:
  • Configuration / Builds:  Harvest (or similar), Ant, GitHub / GitLab, Maven (v3) build tools
  • UML modeling tools, e.g. PowerDesigner
  • Eclipse, Visual Studio
  • Test Automation Framework / Tools, e.g. Selenium, JAWS, WAVE, Chrome AXE, NVDA, WC3 Validator
 20
User Interface Design / Development (3+ years)
  • Familiar with UX / UI design principles and guidelines, familiar with Angular, React / Redux, and AODA compliance
 15
Subject Matter Knowledge and Expertise (3+ years) in related Business Programs, Services, and Processes
  • Good understanding of program & service concepts, general and best practices, business processes & rules, stakeholders & relationships, service delivery models (incl. self service / digital service), private & public partnership, etc in complex and high-impact public sector (e.g. transportation safety) related licensing, registration, permit, enforcement, safety inspection, photo identification and related fraud prevention line of businesses, services, or functional areas, in relation to I&IT application software delivery
 5
Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (15+ years) and complex & modern application system implementation / delivery
  • Experience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design (UML – Use Case/Class sequence/Collaboration/State) and Micro Service Architecture model
  • Experience with all stages of automated system implementation in large complex high volume heterogenous systems, with online Mainframe Transactions
  • Knowledge in Cloud-Native application design, Agile, DevOps Continuous Delivery / Continuous Integration methodologies / processes, integration of business rules engines
  • Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.
 15
Public Sector Experience (2+ years)
  • Experience with Public Sector I&IT Solutions architecture, application design / development (& secure programming) / quality assurance standards, solution / project delivery methodologies, and practices
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience in working in accordance with policies and procedures of Canadian Public Sector Services
 5
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • A team player with the ability to work with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communications skills; interpersonal and negotiation skill
 10

Supplier Comments

Closing Time/Date: 2025-01-24, 10:00 a.m. EST

Max submissions: 2 (two)

Hybrid: 3 days onsite/ 2 days remote

Kindly send resume to vijaychilwal@empitsolutions.com