Senior Java Software Developer

Candidates MUST be authorized to work in Canada / hold a valid work visa. CCI does not sponsor work visas.

Responsibilities:

• 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 and migrations

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

(Evaluation Criteria):

Development Experience – 35%

• UI development using modern frameworks like
  Angular and NodeJS
  .
• Strong experience with
  RESTful and SOAP Web Services
  .
• Experience developing
  microservices and Spring Boot
  applications.
• Experience with
  JavaScript, HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JDBC/SQL
  .
• Experience developing
  AODA-compliant
  user interfaces and accessible PDFs.
• Strong experience interfacing
  Java services with BPM tools such as IBM BAW
  .

Technologies Experience – 35%

• Experience with presentation and server-side frameworks:
  Struts, Spring, EJB, JPA
  .
• Experience with
  SOA design and development, including WSDL, Web Services, and REST APIs
  .
• Experience with
  IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x
  application servers.
• Experience with
  Azure Cloud, DevOps (CI/CD, Docker), and middleware/gateway integration
  .
• Development of complex applications using
  IBM ODM (Operational Decision Manager)
  .
• Experience with
  OpenText CMS APIs
  for metadata management.
• Strong
  PL/SQL
  experience including migration scripts and staging tables.

Programming and Analysis Experience – 15%

• 10+ years of experience designing and developing
  JEE components
  .
• Full SDLC experience:
  analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation
  .
• Working knowledge of
  Agile/Scrum and RAD
  methodologies.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in fast-paced environments.

Technical Skills and Compliance Experience – 10%

• Experience developing and coding components compliant with AODA.
• Familiarity with
  Ontario Government IT standards (GO-ITS 54)
  .
• Strong focus on quality assurance: unit, functional, load, and regression testing.
• Experience with technical
  documentation, estimation, and Kanban
  -based reporting.

Public Sector Experience – 5%

• Experience with
  OPS
  permitting platforms or similar public sector modernization initiatives.

Core Development Skills

• Extensive experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance.
• Proficient in Java and related technologies including Spring Boot, JPA, EJB, Angular, NodeJS, Jasper Reports, and PDF generation.
• Strong experience in building and integrating RESTful and SOAP-based web services.
• Skilled in developing microservices-based applications and distributed systems.

Cloud & DevOps

• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services and DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker), and infrastructure automation.
• Experience in preparing deployment packages and coordinating releases across multiple environments.

Business Rules & Integration:

• Proven expertise in developing complex applications using IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM).
• Experience integrating with IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) for process orchestration and automation.
• Experience with JEE application servers, including IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x.
• Familiarity with middleware, gateways, and various communication protocols.

Database & Data Migration:

• Strong experience with PL/SQL, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, migration scripts, and designing staging tables for data transformation and migration.
• Proficient in relational and hierarchical database technologies.

Content Management Systems:

• Experience working with OpenText Content Management System APIs, with a focus on updating and maintaining metadata accuracy and integrity.

Accessibility & Standards Compliance:

• Experience developing AODA-compliant user interfaces and accessible documents (including PDFs).
• Familiarity with Ontario Government IT standards (GO-ITS 54) and accessibility best practices.

Public Sector Experience:

• Experience working with permitting platforms within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or other public sector environments, including integration with enterprise systems and compliance with government standards.

Agile & Collaboration:

• Comfortable working in Agile Scrum environments and rapid application development (RAD) frameworks.
• Effective team player with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in collaborating with business analysts, QA, and system architects throughout the development lifecycle.

Documentation:

• Experience updating and maintaining design and architecture documentation to reflect evolving system components and integration points.
• Skilled in producing technical documentation, deployment guides, and user/system manuals.

Quality Assurance & Estimation:

• Committed to delivering defect-free, well-tested code through unit, functional, load, and regression testing.
• Skilled in conducting design/code reviews and providing accurate effort estimates.
• Experienced in reporting progress in Kanban settings and leading project meetings.

Work Environment & Soft Skills:

• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines.

Tools:

• Application Modeling Tool: Rational Software Architect v.8.0
• Application Server: IBM WebSphere Application Server (ND) 8.x, IBM Business Automation Workflow 8.6.x, Liberty 8.x, IBM Operational Decision Manager 8.x
• Database: Microsoft Access, Oracle Enterprise Edition , 11g,
• Database Design Tool: Oracle Designer 11g,19c
• Development Environment: RAD 8.0 Websphere BPM v 8x, IBM ODM(ILog/JRule), Liberty 8.x
• Development Language / Runtime Environment: Java Enterprise Edition,Java, JavaScript , VB Script, HTML, DHTML, XML, AJAX
• Office Automation Tools: Microsoft Office, including Exchange/Outlook
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition - sp2
• Tools: IBM/Rational Products, Requirement Composer, Rational Application Developer for Websphere, Liberty 8.x
• Testing Tools : IBM AppScan Version 8.5, Selenium, Azure Dev Ops Test Plan
• Web Browser: Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox
• Web Server: IBM HTTP Version and IIS