Senior Software Developer

Job Summary:

The Senior Software Developer will design, develop, and implement enhancements for the Criminal Law Division's SCOPE and e-Library applications. This role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring during a transition to agile SCRUM methodology, and ensuring integration with other Justice technologies. The developer will work onsite, delivering tested, high-quality software solutions aligned with government standards and supporting mission-critical enterprise applications.
Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement enhancements to SCOPE and e-Library applications.
• Translate business requirements and functional specifications into working, tested software extensions.
• Provide leadership and mentoring during transition from Microsoft TFS to Azure DevOps and agile SCRUM methodology.
• Develop RESTful API services using ASP.NET Web API/REST API framework.
• Create detailed programming specifications, user interface designs, prototypes, and system documentation.
• Conduct unit, system, and integration testing; troubleshoot and debug code.
• Provide break-fix and change management support for mission-critical applications.
• Participate in project design sessions, application walkthroughs, and produce software architecture documentation.
• Develop user authentication and access components according to business rules.
• Prepare installation packages and deployment documentation.
• Ensure compliance with government security, architecture, technology standards, and confidentiality guidelines.
• Attend meetings related to project deliverables and support incidents.
• Transfer knowledge, including documentation, code, and research, to internal staff throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide accurate estimates and progress updates for assigned tasks.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience designing and developing complex enterprise applications.
• Proficient in ASP.NET Programming including ASP.NET Web API/REST API (all supported versions).
• Strong experience with.NET Framework 4.8.1, C#.NET, VB.NET, and SQL.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js and Angular.
• Skilled in developing RESTful APIs and using API documentation/design tools like Swagger and Postman.
• Experience in structured software development methodologies including both waterfall and agile models.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 or later environments.
• Familiarity with.NET Framework versions including.NET 5 and technologies like Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), MS Sync Framework, and Enterprise Library.
• Experience with Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, and Azure DevOps Services.
• Knowledge of MS SQL Server (all supported versions) and database technologies.
• Experience with middleware, gateways, and information retrieval packages using SQL.
• Previous experience working with Criminal Law Division (CLD) applications or Justice-specific software in the Ontario Public Service (OPS).
• Experience producing detailed software architecture documentation and use case diagrams.

Special Considerations:

• Onsite work requirement with 7.25 hours per day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding breaks.
• Compliance with Ontario Government security procedures, architecture standards, and confidentiality guidelines is mandatory.
• Must adhere to the I&IT Directive and Operational Policy on Project Gateway Process.
• Knowledge transfer to internal staff is required throughout the project lifecycle.

Scheduling:

• Standard work schedule of 7.25 hours per calendar day, Monday through Friday.
• Work hours typically between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, excluding breaks.
• Assignment is onsite and requires adherence to scheduled hours unless otherwise specified.