RQ11449 - Software Developer - Senior

Original job posting

The software developer will translate technical specifications into tested applications and maintain existing software systems. They are responsible for troubleshooting technical issues and providing support during implementation, conversion, and migration processes.

Job details

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 Requirements Experience and Skill Set Requirements 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 1.3.26 and IIS 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.

What you’ll do

The software developer will translate technical specifications into tested applications and maintain existing software systems. They are responsible for troubleshooting technical issues and providing support during implementation, conversion, and migration processes.

Requirements

Candidates must have extensive experience in the full software development lifecycle using Java, Spring Boot, and modern web frameworks. The role requires expertise in cloud services, DevOps practices, and integration with enterprise systems like IBM ODM and BAW.

Listed skills

• CI/CD · Preferred
• Angular · Preferred
• Docker · Preferred
• Java · Preferred
• Spring Boot · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Java
• Spring Boot
• Angular
• NodeJS
• RESTful Web Services
• SOAP
• Microservices
• Azure Cloud
• DevOps
• IBM Operational Decision Manager
• IBM Business Automation Workflow
• PL/SQL
• Docker
• CI/CD
• AODA Compliance
• Agile Scrum
• HCL AppScan
• IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM)
• Inventory Staging
• Test Tools
• Pipelines
• Infrastructure Automation
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Cloud DevOps
• Azure Cloud Services
• Azure DevOps
• Microsoft Access
• HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
• Java (Programming Language)
• JavaScript (Programming Language)
• Visual Basic (Programming Language)
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Agile Methodology
• Asynchronous Javascript and XML (AJAX)
• Angular (Web Framework)
• Application Servers
• Unit Testing
• Microsoft Azure
• Containerization
• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• Content Management Systems
• Code Review
• Communications Protocols
• Data Compilation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Data Transformation
• Data Migration
• Database Design
• Debugging
• Linux

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Government & Public Sector
• Data & Analytics
• Engineering
• Software Developer
• Software Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers