Software Developer Back End 9481-0512

HM Note: This onsite contract role is in office every day at the manager's discretion. Candidate resumes must include first and last name, email and telephone contact information.

Description

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 and 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

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Core Skills and Experience - 40 %

• 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 - 35%

• 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- 20%

• 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- 5%

• OPS Development standard/Process

Must Have:

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