Role overview

Job Title: Software Developer - Senior

Location: Toronto

Work Model: Onsite

Duration: 11 months

Extension: 1 Time

Must Haves

Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level
Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools
Experience in one or more programming languages
Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting
Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
Experience with one or more communications protocols
Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Description / Responsibilities / Skills

Objective/Scope

A Senior Software Developer is required to work with the project team to fulfil a variety of roles from solution design and development, application architecture, to data architecture.
The successful candidate will support the resolution of application issues identified during testing, the analysis of existing business processes and recommend process improvements to effectively harness the benefits of using the applications.

Responsibilities

Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
developing detailed programming specifications
writing and/or generating code o 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

Lead development related activities in maintaining and enhancing existing branch platforms, such as EDCS and Picasso
Support the entire suite of applications, including infrastructure related work (e.g. IAM Modernization, analytics platform improvements, etc.), across all projects in the Data Product Services Branch.
Support the resolution of application issues and perform analysis of existing business processes; recommend process improvements to effectively harness the benefits of using the applications.
Develop technical documentations to assist with branch activities, such as build books and programming specifications.
Resolve and troubleshoot technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.

Deliverables

Develop technical documentations to assist with branch activities, such as build books and programming specifications.

Experience & Skill Set Requirements

Software Development - 55%

Experience designing, developing, and debugging IAM (Identity and Access Management) solutions which utilizes Microsoft Entra ID or Oracle IAM tools
Demonstrated experience managing a source control system, including responsibility for branching and merging, and setting up pipeline using tools such as Azure DevOps,
Demonstrated prior experience in developing a custom and reusable solution that provides flexible authorization layer service that can be used for multiple applications
Demonstrated experience managing automated build systems/CI systems
Experience designing, developing, testing and debugging.NET applications to be deployed to three-tier infrastructure with load-balancing on both the presentation and application tiers
Demonstrated experience developing web applications which adhere to WCAG AA 2.1 for accessibility and which must run on multiple web browsers/different versions of web browsers
Demonstrated experience developing in Microsoft Azure
Demonstrated experience developing reporting in Microsoft Power BI, and experience working with different Business Intelligence solutions
Demonstrated experience conducting performance testing and monitoring, using tools such as AppInsight

Other Technical Skills - 35%

Demonstrated experience with the configuration and administration of operating systems including Microsoft Windows and Linux or other varieties of UNIX
Demonstrated Experience with the configuration and administration of TCP/IP networks, including working with central IT services in resolving networking issues
Experience designing, developing, testing and debugging code for enhancements to systems using C#, Windows Communication Foundation, Web API, Crystal Reports, ASP.NET (http://asp.net/), AngularJS, Entity Framework, LINQ, Oracle
Demonstrated Experience setting up and administering Continuous Integration with build systems such as Azure DevOps pipeline, BuildMaster,, CruiseControl.NET (http://cruisecontrol.net/), NAnt or similar tools
Demonstrated experience leading code review and implementing code standards amongst other developers

Communication Skills - 5%

Demonstrated experience making technical recommendations to Project Managers and senior leadership

Public Sector Experience - 5%

Experience and understanding of public sector project delivery methodologies and standards would be an asset.