Software Developer-Senior

Client: Government of Ontario
Assignment ID: RQ09689
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite 2 days remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Translate technical system specifications into functional tested applications including coding and unit testing to implement IDS bug fixes aligned with evolving business requirements.
• Receive work through the PILOT ticketing system and ensure all items follow IDS coding and development standards including:
  • Thorough documentation
  • Reviewing IDS logs for silent errors
  • Clean readable and well-indented code
  • Accurate and up-to-date comments
  • Removal of obsolete or legacy code
• Prepare issue analysis documents detailing analysis findings improvement suggestions and tools used.
• Develop and attach release notes for IT teams and if required business-friendly versions outlining functional impacts.
• Conduct code walkthroughs with team members as part of the review process to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Create deployment guides and coordinate with teams to promote applications through test staging and production environments.
• Update or create new application design documentation (logical and physical) to align with Go ITS standard 54 and OPS/Ministry standards.
• Develop comprehensive documentation of IDS application architecture design components and workflows review it with the client and obtain formal approval.
• Review all application design decisions with client staff before implementing changes.
• Provide post-implementation support maintain and revise application documentation interfaces and databases.
• Perform maintenance upgrades and troubleshooting including updates to APIs and third-party software.
• Resolve technical issues during implementation conversion or migration activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related regulations.
• Produce clear and comprehensive user and system documentation as required.

Skills and Experience Requirements

1. Programming and Application Development (25%)

• Minimum 5 years as a Notes Programmer/Analyst in HCL Notes version 10 or 12.
• Minimum 5 years of Java experience within Domino applications.
• Strong experience with JavaScript DOJO framework and XPages development.
• Skilled in Formulas LotusScript Java Agents and Java Web Services.
• Experience with Domino DECS/LC LSX and ETL services for data extraction and transformation between Domino and Oracle.
• Proficient in object-oriented design structured methodologies and application maintenance.
• Knowledge of modern design patterns application deployment and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Eclipse IDE Postman and SOAP UI for testing and development.
• Hands-on experience with relational and hierarchical databases and strong SQL query skills.
• Familiarity with middleware gateways and Internet-ready applications.
• Knowledge of Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodologies and Information Management principles.
• Proven ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve technical issues.
• Experience preparing unit test cases and performing unit testing.
• Additional experience with Java programming outside the Domino environment is an asset.

2. Technical Documentation (15%)

• Skilled at eliciting and documenting technical and business information from stakeholders.
• Proven experience creating user manuals system documentation release notes and deployment guides.
• Ability to develop comprehensive training materials for technical and non-technical users.
• Experience maintaining detailed documentation for application interfaces databases and workflows.

3. Public Sector & Team Environment (25%)

• Proven team player with a strong record of meeting deadlines in collaborative settings.
• Experience working in Agile environments participating in stand-ups sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with government business processes and compliance requirements (e.g. Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks).
• In-depth knowledge of AODA standards and accessibility best practices.
• Ability to collaborate with IT professionals across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in complex multi-database HCL Domino environments such as the Ministrys Integrated Divisional System (IDS) or projects of similar size and scope.

4. Accessibility (15%)

• Hands-on experience implementing WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards in Domino web applications.
• Knowledge of PDF accessibility standards including tagging structures alternative text for images and reading order optimization.
• Ensures compliance with WCAG and PDF/UA guidelines for assistive technologies.
• Thorough understanding of AODA legislation and related compliance standards.

5. Application Integration (20%)

• Expertise in HCL Domino REST API interfaces - designing schemas defining scopes and maintaining existing REST APIs.
• Experience integrating HCL Notes with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience using ArcGIS geocoding and geometry services integrated within Domino applications.
• Skilled in Google Maps API integration within Domino environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune including packaging Domino-related files coordinating deployments and testing installations.
• Hands-on experience with iText and iText pdfHTML integration for PDF generation.
• Experience creating analyzing and debugging installation scripts for automated deployment and device management.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proficiency in HCL Domino REST API - schema design scope definition and API maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years as a Notes Programmer/Analyst in HCL Notes version 10 or 12.
• Minimum 5 years of Java experience within Domino applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with JavaScript and the DOJO framework.