Role overview

Responsibilities:

Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes:
Developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, 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.

General Skills:

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.

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications.
Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies.
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
Experience with middleware and gateways.
Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging.
Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues.
Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team.
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
Familiar with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
Ability to provide user and system documentation as required.

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

10+ years’ experience in developing n-tier Enterprise applications
Expertise in application design, latest design patterns, deployment and troubleshooting
Expertise in JPA or Hibernate, and Spring Boot Framework
Proficient in database design and SQL development, with solid expertise in PostgreSQL, PL/pgSQL, Azure Cosmos DB
JavaScript / TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular
Experience gathering and documenting requirements from business stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice to Have Skills:

Experience building cloud-native, internet-facing applications
Agile development experience - Scrum, User Stories, CI, and test automation etc.
Experience with middleware, API gateways, or integration services
Experience leading design walkthroughs and technical discussions
Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and WCAG standard
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to contribute to technical leadership and quality assurance

Skill Set Requirements:

Responsibilities:

Translate business requirements and technical specifications into scalable, secure, and fully tested full-stack applications
Develop detailed technical designs and programming specifications
Write, review, and maintain clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
Build and enhance data-driven applications and backend services
Design and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure quality and reliability
Design and implement modern, responsive frontend components using React
Develop robust backend services and APIs using Spring Boot
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development, testing, and production environments
Support application deployment, data migration, and system integration activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams through code reviews, design sessions, and Agile ceremonies
Ensure all solutions meet security, performance, scalability, and accessibility standards (AODA compliance)
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and standards
Provide technical support for implementation, system integration, data conversion, and migration activities.

General Skills:

Experience in programming and systems analysis within enterprise application environments
Strong ability to collaborate with IT professionals across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience in application design, modern design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting
Experience designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting applications
Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java) and modern scripting languages (JavaScript/TypeScript)
Experience with relational database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL) and SQL development
Experience building and supporting data-driven applications
Experience working with API-based and web applications (REST/HTTP protocols)
Experience using query languages and data access tools
Experience with structured methodologies (Agile/Waterfall) for design, development, implementation, and maintenance
Ability to elicit, analyze, and document requirements from business stakeholders and subject matter experts
Experience in application deployment and environment management
Experience troubleshooting and resolving application and integration issues
Ability to work with integration patterns and communication protocols
Experience producing technical documentation and design artifacts
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Backend Development (Java/ Spring Boot/ Spring/ Integration):

8–10+ years’ experience developing n-tier enterprise applications
Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Security, Data, Batch)
Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs
Demonstrated expertise in application architecture, design patterns (MVC, Security, integration patterns), and performance optimization
Experience implementing and managing caching solutions using technologies such as Redis
Experience integrating with enterprise systems and service integration platforms or integration hubs
Proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and production-ready backend solutions
Strong experience with unit testing and integration testing

Frontend (React / Angular):

Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React and/or Angular
Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript (ES6+) for building web applications
Experience developing responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces (AODA/WCAG awareness)
Proven ability to implement component-based architecture and reusable UI components
Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services
Understanding of frontend performance optimization, state management, and application scalability

Database & ORM:

Strong experience with PostgreSQL and SQL, Azure Cosmos DB
Experience in schema design and normalization, query optimization and indexing and writing database functions (PL/pgSQL preferred)
Hands-on experience with ORM frameworks, JPA, Hibernate and MyBatis
Experience integrating ORM frameworks with backend services
Experience supporting data-driven applications

Cloud Platform (Azure):

Demonstrated experience with Azure services such as, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL etc.
Experience deploying and supporting cloud-native applications
Understanding of scalability, monitoring, and cloud security

Test Automation & Quality Engineering:

Strong experience in test automation across unit, API, and end-to-end (E2E) testing
Hands-on experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit 5 and Mockito
Experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest
Experience implementing end-to-end testing using tools such as Playwright or Katalon
Experience with API testing automation and validation of RESTful services
Experience applying Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices
Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines

Agile / Collaboration / Soft Skills:

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Participation in, code reviews, design sessions
Proven ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.