Software Developer - Senior
Senior Software Developer required for an onsite Government Services Integration Cluster assignment in Toronto, developing, supporting and troubleshooting web applications, APIs and cloud solutions using .NET, Azure, DevOps and CI/CD.
- Organization
- Government Services Integration Cluster
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Contract
- Compensation
- $722/day
- Reference
- RQ11754
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 applications; and conducting unit tests. The role resolves and troubleshoots technical problems that arise during the use and operation of software packages, including providing 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 arising during the use and operation of software packages.
• Provide technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.
Mandatory Qualifications
• 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.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Web Apps/Web API/Web Services development (ASP.NET, REST, OpenAPI, OAuth2).
• Working knowledge of development in Azure technologies.
• Working knowledge of .NET, C#, JavaScript.
• Experience with custom .Web API development, ASP.NET, .Net Core, Entity Framework, Azure SQL, DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines etc.
• Proficiency in all cloud service models: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
Preferred Qualifications
• 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.
Skills and Experience
Technical Skills (40%)
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Web Apps/Web API/Web Services development (ASP.NET, REST, OpenAPI, OAuth2).
• Working knowledge of development in Azure technologies.
• Working knowledge of .NET, C#, JavaScript.
• Working knowledge of DevOps, task boards, pipelines, etc.
Experience (40%)
• Experience with large government applications.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Experience with custom .Web API development, ASP.NET, .Net Core, Entity Framework, Azure SQL, DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines etc.
• Proficiency in all cloud service models: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
• Experience with Agile methodologies including using kanban/task boards.
Communication Skills (20%)
• Strong communication skills to prepare documentation, including but not limited to reports, reviews, assessments.
• Ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively and in a user friendly manner; maintain a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients.
• Ability to communicate designs and development in clear and understandable manner.