Senior Java JEE Full Stack Developer

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 and Liberty
• 10 years of experience with the design and development of common utility components using JEE

Description

• To respond to the priorities of the Government of Ontario through the passage of the Bill 5 Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025 the resource may be partially assigned to Bill 5 related projects or initiatives on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Design develop test and maintain high quality 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 end to end data migration initiatives.
• Work with OpenText Content Management APIs to update metadata maintain data integrity and support enterprise content management flows.
• Develop accessible AODA compliant user interfaces and generate accessible documents (including PDFs) aligned with GO ITS 54 standards.
• Contribute to public sector 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 cloud native 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 high quality defect free 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 fast paced high pressure project demands.
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking problem solving abilities communication skills and teamwork across all stages of development.

Skills & Qualifications

• 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
  • Strong experience with PL/SQL including writing complex queries.
  • 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 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 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

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.