Software Developer

Description

We are seeking a senior-level professional for a project focused on the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal (STOP). The role involves translating technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes analysis, design, and developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.

The selected candidate will resolve and troubleshoot technical problems that arise during the use and operation of software packages, including providing technical assistance in implementation, conversion, and ongoing production support. Additionally, the role involves knowledge transfer to fellow developers.

General Skills

• Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level.
• Ability to collaborate with IT professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications.
• Experience in design, code, test, debug, and document applications.
• Experience in the use of object and/or third-generation language development tools.
• Experience in one or more programming languages.
• Experience in application design, latest design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies.
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages.
• Experience with one or more communications protocols.
• Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

Full Stack Skills (with More Focus on Back-end)

• Proficient with back-end and front-end development, including any associated areas such as database design/management and DevOps.
• Knowledge and experience with the design and implementation of the overall web architecture.
• Experience with the implementation of approved user interface, design, and deployment of database.
• Knowledge and experience ensuring the entire stack is designed and built for speed and scalability.
• Knowledge and experience with the design and construction of REST API services.
• Knowledge and experience integrating front-end UI with the constructed API.
• Knowledge and experience in design and implementation of continuous integration and deployment.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

• 5 years demonstrated experience in JAVA-based software development.
• 5 years demonstrated experience using Java SDK, JEE, Apache Ant, Tomcat, JavaScript.
• 3 years demonstrated experience in Spring framework, Spring JDBC, JSON Token (JWT), Restful API, PLS/SQL, Oracle DB.
• 3 years demonstrated experience in SpringBoot series: Eureka server, Zuul Gateway, SpringBoot web, SpringBoot webservice, SpringBoot data/JPA, Swagger-UI tools, Open UI tools, Hudson/Jenkins, Maven.
• 1 year desirable experience in Azure API Management.
• 3 years experience with the agile user story and defect management life cycle using Azure DevOPS or JIRA.
• 2 years front-end development experience using: Angular 5, Bootstrap, NodeJS, NPM, TypeScript, HTML 5, CSS.
• Curam experience is a big plus.

• 3 years experience in developing unit tests using Junit or TestNG.
• Experience participating in Test Data creation and analysis skills in agile scrum sprints.
• Experience participating in automation of Regression Testing in agile scrum sprints.
• Experience using SQL to verify data integrity in agile scrum sprints.

• Working knowledge of SDLC and the Agile development methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with RDBMS design concepts.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying risk and providing solutions.

• Ability to build good working relationships.
• Positive team player.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Must haves: 5 years demonstrated experience in JAVA-based software development.