RQ09481 - Software Developer - Back End - Senior

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users.
  
• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
  
• This includes: developing detailed programming specifications writing and/or generating code compiling data-driven programs maintaining, and conducting unit tests
  
• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion
  

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 patters, 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 in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
  
• 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
  

Back End Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with developing all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
  
• Knowledge and experience with front-end technologies
  
• Knowledge and experience to integrate the front-end elements into the application
  

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
  
• Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
  
• Experience with middleware and gateways
  
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging
  
• Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues
  
• Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
  
• Ability to provide user and system documentation as required
  

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• Strong development experience with Java, spring boot, SQL.
  
• Experience with Restful Web Services, APIs.
  
• Experience using Azure DevOps
  

Skill Set Requirements:

Core Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience as a designer and developer in the large-scale multi-client web applications
  
• 10+ year of hands-on working experience of Java development with Oracle or SQL database
  
• 5+ years of hands-on experience of RestAPI, RESTful WebServices
  
• Knowledge and experience of microservice architecture as well as a demonstrated ability to apply core architecture principles to enhance a product's extensibility and maintainability. 
  
• Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
  
• Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
  
• Experience using Azure DevOps
  

Technical Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of security gateways and protocols (JWT, Oauth2.0, SSL Certificates)
  
• Solid Understanding of Agile methodologies
  
• Object Oriented coding practices, including design patterns knowledge, refactoring, clean code.
  
• 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
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
  
• Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions
  
• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams
  
• Demonstrated ability to work with functional and technical teams Demonstrated ability to participate in a large team and work closely with other individual team members
  
• Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving
  
• Strong ability to work under pressure, work with aggressive timelines, and be adaptive to change
  
• Displays problem-solving and analytical skills, using them to resolve technical problems
  

Public sector Experience:

• OPS Development standard/Process