Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior

Senior full-stack developer to provide ongoing development for the Ontario Agricultural Soil Information System (OASIS), including its Azure Cloud Java core web application and ESRI GIS field data application.

Organization: Land & Resources Cluster
Location: Toronto or Guelph, Ontario
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Employment type: Consulting
Compensation: $740/day
Reference: RQ11377

Overview

A senior full-stack software developer who will be responsible for ongoing development of the Ontario Agricultural Soil Information System (OASIS). The OASIS solution comprises the OASIS core web application (built using Azure Cloud Java technology) and OASIS field data application (built using ESRI GIS technology).

The purpose of the Ontario Agricultural Soil Information System (OASIS) project is to design and develop a robust, comprehensive system for the collection, storage and maintenance of OMAFA’s legacy and new agricultural soil data in alignment to actions under the Soil Strategy and other emerging OMAFA and government initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ongoing development of the Ontario Agricultural Soil Information System (OASIS).
• Analyze business and technical requirements, provide sound design recommendations, and develop scalable, high-quality software solutions.
• Create detailed technical specifications, design application components, and develop maintainable, production-ready code.
• Perform application configuration, customization, and implementation activities as required.
• Build and manage release deployments.
• Conduct unit testing and contribute to testing and deployment activities within an Agile delivery environment.
• Design, develop, and deploy Java-based backend services and integrations within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Deploy and manage applications using Azure App Service Plans and related Azure platform services.
• Liaise with business stakeholders, developers, architects, analysts, and project teams to support successful solution delivery.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Full-Stack Application Development: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience designing, developing, testing, and delivering enterprise-grade solutions using:
- Java/JEE technologies with Spring Boot 2.5 or higher.
- Angular 2+.
- HTML5.
- RESTful API design, development, and integration.
- Relational database technologies: Azure SQL Database, Oracle, PostgreSQL.
- Azure DevOps Repos and Pipelines for source control, build automation, and CI/CD processes.
- Accessibility standards and compliance requirements, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business and technical requirements, provide sound design recommendations, and develop scalable, high-quality software solutions.
• Experience creating detailed technical specifications, designing application components, and developing maintainable, production-ready code.
• Experience performing application configuration, customization, and implementation activities as required.
• Proven experience building and managing release deployments.
• Strong knowledge of unit testing methodologies and quality assurance practices.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments, contributing to iterative development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and deploying Java-based backend services and integrations within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications using Azure App Service Plans and related Azure platform services.
• Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including application security, privacy, and confidentiality requirements.
• Experience developing solutions that comply with Ontario Public Service (OPS) and Information & Information Technology Strategy (I&ITS) policies, standards, directives, governance requirements, and industry best practices.
• At least 1+ year of experience developing and implementing Java solutions targeting soil management systems.
• Integration with ESRI ArcGIS Portal and ESRI ArcGIS Survey COTS.
• RESTful API integration with ESRI.
• Tools: Eclipse, Azure Git Repositories.
• Integration skills and experience developing Java solutions using APIM.
• Integration skills, experience and knowledge of building Java backend using Azure Application Service Plan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing, enhancing, and implementing Java-based solutions supporting agricultural or soil management systems.
• Experience leveraging approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., coding assistants) to improve software quality, development efficiency, and delivery outcomes.
• Experience working with Esri ArcGIS and Survey123 platforms and designing and implementing RESTful API integrations with Esri solutions, including geospatial data services and mapping applications.
• Demonstrated success delivering solutions using Agile methodologies, with the ability to adapt and tailor Agile practices to align with organizational processes, governance requirements, and delivery objectives.
• ESRI ArcGIS and Survey123.
• RESTful API integration with ESRI.
• Experience delivering solutions using Agile practices and tailoring approaches to maximize adoption of Agile principles while working within organizational constraints.

Skills and Experience

Soft Skills and Professional Competencies:
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess complex issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Communication and Facilitation:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong facilitation and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Teamwork and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience liaising with business stakeholders, developers, architects, analysts, and project teams to support successful solution delivery.
• Business and Technical Acumen:
- Ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure requirements are fully captured, validated, and implemented.
• Organizational and Time Management:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver work within established timelines and project milestones.
• Excellent design skills with the ability to make design recommendations and develop quality solutions.

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