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Software Developer - Senior

Senior Software Developer assignment requiring 10+ years of large-scale multi-client web application and Java development experience, Oracle/SQL database experience, REST APIs, Agile, and object-oriented coding practices.

Organization
Government Services Integration Cluster
Location
40 St. Clair W., Ontario
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment type
Contract
Compensation
$767/day
Reference
RQ11508

Overview

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; and resolving and troubleshooting technical problems arising during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
• Develop detailed programming specifications.
• Write and/or generate code.
• Compile data-driven programs, maintain applications, and conduct unit tests.
• Resolve and troubleshoot technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages.
• Provide technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.

Mandatory Qualifications

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.

Additional Skills for Oracle Software Developer
• Experience in conducting impact assessments on Oracle E-Business application customizations and extensions.
• Strong conversion experience in Account Receivable Collection modules.
• Strong programming skills in Oracle database, PL/SQL, SQL, XML, Unix shell scripts and Oracle Data Integrator.
• Proved business knowledge of General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Accounts Payable and Inventory Modules of Oracle E-Business.
• Great knowledge of Oracle E-Business table structure related to GL, AR, Collections, AP, INV and FND.
• Strong knowledge of SQL tuning and using partition tables.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of data warehouse, ETL methodologies and OBIEE.
• Demonstrated work experience on Java and Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) will be a great asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and leadership abilities to be able to oversee the quality assurance of the project from technical perspective.

Core Skills and Experience - 40%
• 10+ years of experience as a designer and developer in the large-scale multi-client web applications.
• 10+ year of hands-on working experience of Java development with Oracle or SQL database.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience of RestAPI, RESTful WebServices.
• Knowledge and experience of microservice architecture as well as a demonstrated ability to apply core architecture principles to enhance a product's extensibility and maintainability.
• Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications.
• Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies.
• Experience using Azure DevOps.

Technical Skills and Experience - 35%
• Knowledge of security gateways and protocols (JWT, Oauth2.0, SSL Certificates).
• Solid Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Object Oriented coding practices, including design patterns knowledge, refactoring, clean code.
• 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.

Soft Skills - 20%
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work with functional and technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a large team and work closely with other individual team members.
• Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving.
• Strong ability to work under pressure, work with aggressive timelines, and be adaptive to change.
• Displays problem-solving and analytical skills, using them to resolve technical problems.

Public sector Experience - 5%
• OPS Development standard/Process.

Must Have
• 10+ years of experience as a designer and developer in the large-scale multi-client web applications.
• 10+ year of hands-on working experience of Java development with Oracle or SQL database.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience of RestAPI, RESTful WebServices.
• Solid Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Object Oriented coding practices, including design patterns knowledge, refactoring, clean code.

Preferred Qualifications

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.
• Ability to provide user and system documentation as required.

Nice to have
• Prior OPS/Public sector experience.
• Demonstrated work experience on Java and Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF).

Skills and Experience

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Core Skills and Experience - 40%
• 10+ years of experience as a designer and developer in the large-scale multi-client web applications.
• 10+ year of hands-on working experience of Java development with Oracle or SQL database.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience of RestAPI, RESTful WebServices.
• Knowledge and experience of microservice architecture as well as a demonstrated ability to apply core architecture principles to enhance a product's extensibility and maintainability.
• Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications.
• Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies.
• Experience using Azure DevOps.

Technical Skills and Experience - 35%
• Knowledge of security gateways and protocols (JWT, Oauth2.0, SSL Certificates).
• Solid Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Object Oriented coding practices, including design patterns knowledge, refactoring, clean code.
• 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.

Soft Skills - 20%
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work with functional and technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a large team and work closely with other individual team members.
• Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving.
• Strong ability to work under pressure, work with aggressive timelines, and be adaptive to change.
• Displays problem-solving and analytical skills, using them to resolve technical problems.

Public sector Experience - 5%
• OPS Development standard/Process.

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