RQ10475 | Software Developer, Senior
Job Summary
RQ10475 Software Developer Senior
Opportunity Details
| Client Reference | RQ10475 |
| # of Openings | 1 |
| Start Date | July 13 2026 |
| End Date | March 31 2027 |
| Days for Contract | 182 |
| Extension | 1 time |
| Assignment Type | Onsite |
| Days in Office | 5 days a week |
| Location | 40 St. Clair Ave. WToronto ON |
| Cluster | Land & Resources Cluster |
| Ministry | Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement |
Must Haves
- Some experience in developing UI applications using latest web UI framework such as AngularJS and NodeJS
- Demonstrates experience in Restful WebServices
- Demonstrated experience with Javascript
- Demonstrates Web design and development experience including Hyper Text Mark-up
- Language (HTML) Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) Cascade Style Sheets
- (CSS); Connectivity/Structured Query Language (JDBC/SQL)
- Demonstrates experience with IBM WebSphere andLiberty
- 10 years of experience with the design and development of common utility components using JEE
Nice to Haves
- N/A
Rated Requirements
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.
Description
Responsibilities
A senior programmer developer is required to support two Permissions Enterprise Platform (PEP) projects to meet the requirements related to permit modernization and integration with the Centralized Digital Permitting System (CDPS):
- Enhanced EASR Service (Faster Options) - 66% allocation or 120 days of effort
- Onboarding of new EASR activities on the CDPS platform
- PEP Continuous Improvement - 34% or 62 days of effort
- Integration between PEP and CDPS including
- redirection from CDPS to existing PEP systems and processes for permit submission
- API integration with PEP/Permit Tracker for permission status reporting within CDPS
- Integration between PEP and CDPS including
Responsibilities
- Design develop test and maintain highquality Java applications across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Build and enhance applications using Java Spring Boot JPA EJB Angular NodeJS and modern PDF-generation tools such as iText or Apache Velocity.
- Develop and integrate robust RESTful and SOAP web services to support secure and scalable system interactions.
- Design and implement microservices architectures and contribute to distributed systems development.
- Develop and maintain cloud-enabled solutions leveraging Azure Cloud services CI/CD pipelines containerization (Docker) and infrastructure automation.
- Prepare deployment packages support production deployments and coordinate releases across multiple environments (Dev QA UAT Prod).
- Implement update and optimize complex business rules using IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM).
- Integrate applications with IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) for workflow orchestration and automation.
- Develop and support applications running on IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x application servers.
- Work with middleware enterprise gateways and various communication protocols to enable secure and reliable system integration.
- Write complex PL/SQL queries stored procedures data transformation scripts and design staging structures for migration activities.
- Support relational and hierarchical databases and contribute to endtoend data migration initiatives.
- Work with OpenText Content Management APIs to update metadata maintain data integrity and support enterprise content management flows.
- Develop accessible AODAcompliant user interfaces and generate accessible documents (including PDFs) aligned with GOITS 54 standards.
- Contribute to publicsector permitting systems and ensure compliance with Ontario Government IT standards and enterprise integration requirements.
- Use the Red Hat OpenShift Console to deploy monitor and manage cloudnative applications and containerized workloads.
- Participate actively in Agile Scrum ceremonies and collaborate closely with Business Analysts QA teams architects and product stakeholders.
- Maintain update and produce system design documents architecture diagrams technical specifications and deployment guides.
- Conduct unit regression load and functional testing to ensure highquality defectfree deliverables.
- Perform code reviews enforce best practices and provide accurate effort and timeline estimates.
- Track and report development progress using Kanban tools and participate in technical or project leadership meetings.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously prioritize effectively and adapt to fastpaced highpressure project demands.
- Demonstrate strong analytical thinking problemsolving abilities communication skills and teamwork across all stages of development.
General Skills
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 withAzure Cloudservices andDevOpspractices 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 usingIBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM).
- Experience integrating withIBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)for process orchestration and automation.
- Experience withJEE application servers includingIBM WebSphereandLiberty 8.x.
- Familiarity with middleware gateways and various communication protocols.
Database
- Strong experience withPL/SQL including writing complex queries.
- Proficient in relational and hierarchical database technologies.
Content Management Systems
- Experience working withOpenText Content Management System APIs with a focus on updating and maintaining metadata accuracy and integrity.
Accessibility & Standards Compliance
- Experience developingAODA-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 withpermitting platformswithin theOntario Public Service (OPS)or otherpublic sector environments including integration with enterprise systems and compliance with government standards.
Agile & Collaboration
- Comfortable working inAgile Scrumenvironments 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 maintainingdesign and architecture documentationto 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 inKanbansettings and leading project meetings.
Work Environment & Soft Skills
- Able tohandle multiple tasks simultaneouslyandwork effectively under pressurein 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 11g19c
Development Environment: Websphere BPM v 8x IBM ODM(ILog/JRule)Liberty 8.x
Development Language / Runtime Environment: Java Enterprise EditionJava 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 WebsphereLiberty 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
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