RQ10474 - Software Developer - Senior

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high‑quality Java applications across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  
• Build and enhance applications using Java, Spring Boot, JPA, EJB, Angular, NodeJS, and modern PDF-generation tools such as iText or Apache Velocity.
  
• Develop and integrate robust RESTful and SOAP web services to support secure and scalable system interactions.
  
• Design and implement microservices architectures and contribute to distributed systems development.
  
• Develop and maintain cloud-enabled solutions leveraging Azure Cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure automation.
  
• Prepare deployment packages, support production deployments, and coordinate releases across multiple environments (Dev, QA, UAT, Prod).
  
• Implement, update, and optimize complex business rules using IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM).
  
• Integrate applications with IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) for workflow orchestration and automation.
  
• Develop and support applications running on IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x application servers.
  
• Work with middleware, enterprise gateways, and various communication protocols to enable secure and reliable system integration.
  
• Write complex PL/SQL queries, stored procedures, data transformation scripts, and design staging structures for migration activities.
  
• Support relational and hierarchical databases and contribute to end‑to‑end data migration initiatives.
  
• Work with OpenText Content Management APIs to update metadata, maintain data integrity, and support enterprise content management flows.
  
• Develop accessible, AODA‑compliant user interfaces and generate accessible documents (including PDFs) aligned with GO‑ITS 54 standards.
  
• Contribute to public‑sector permitting systems and ensure compliance with Ontario Government IT standards and enterprise integration requirements.
  
• Use the Red Hat OpenShift Console to deploy, monitor, and manage cloud‑native applications and containerized workloads.
  
• Participate actively in Agile Scrum ceremonies and collaborate closely with Business Analysts, QA teams, architects, and product stakeholders.
  
• Maintain, update, and produce system design documents, architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and deployment guides.
  
• Conduct unit, regression, load, and functional testing to ensure high‑quality, defect‑free deliverables.
  
• Perform code reviews, enforce best practices, and provide accurate effort and timeline estimates.
  
• Track and report development progress using Kanban tools and participate in technical or project leadership meetings.
  
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to fast‑paced, high‑pressure project demands.
  
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving abilities, communication skills, and teamwork across all stages of development.
  

Skills & Qualifications

 Core Development Skills

• Extensive experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance.
  
• Proficient in Java and related technologies including Spring Boot, JPA, EJB, Angular, NodeJS, Jasper Reports, and PDF generation.
  
• Strong experience in building and integrating RESTful and SOAP-based web services.
  
• Skilled in developing microservices-based applications and distributed systems.
  

Cloud & DevOps

• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services and DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker), and infrastructure automation.
  
• Experience in preparing deployment packages and coordinating releases across multiple environments.
  

Business Rules & Integration

• Proven expertise in developing complex applications using IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM).
  
• Experience integrating with IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) for process orchestration and automation.
  
• Experience with JEE application servers, including IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x.
  
• Familiarity with middleware, gateways, and various communication protocols.
  

Database

• Strong experience with PL/SQL, including writing complex queries++.
  
• Proficient in relational and hierarchical database technologies.
  

Content Management Systems

• Experience working with OpenText Content Management System APIs, with a focus on updating and maintaining metadata accuracy and integrity.
  

Accessibility & Standards Compliance

• Experience developing AODA-compliant user interfaces and accessible documents (including PDFs).
  
• Familiarity with Ontario Government IT standards (GO-ITS 54) and accessibility best practices.
  

Public Sector Experience

• Experience working with permitting platforms within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or other public sector environments, including integration with enterprise systems and compliance with government standards.
  

Agile & Collaboration

• Comfortable working in Agile Scrum environments and rapid application development (RAD) frameworks.
  
• Effective team player with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Experienced in collaborating with business analysts, QA, and system architects throughout the development lifecycle.
  

Documentation

• Experience updating and maintaining design and architecture documentation to reflect evolving system components and integration points.
  
• Skilled in producing technical documentation, deployment guides, and user/system manuals.
  

Quality Assurance & Estimation

• Committed to delivering defect-free, well-tested code through unit, functional, load, and regression testing.
  
• Skilled in conducting design/code reviews and providing accurate effort estimates.
  
• Experienced in reporting progress in Kanban settings and leading project meetings.
  

Work Environment & Soft Skills

• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments.
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines.
  

Tools:

• Application Modeling Tool: Rational Software Architect v.8.0
  
• Application Server: IBM WebSphere Application Server (ND) 8.x, IBM Business Automation Workflow 8.6.x, Liberty 8.x, IBM Operational Decision Manager 8.x
  
• Database: Microsoft Access, Oracle Enterprise Edition , 11g,
  
• Database Design Tool: Oracle Designer 11g,19c
  
• Development Environment: Websphere BPM v 8x, IBM ODM(ILog/JRule), Liberty 8.x
  
• Development Language / Runtime Environment: Java Enterprise Edition,Java, JavaScript , VB Script, HTML, DHTML, XML, AJAX
  
• Office Automation Tools: Microsoft Office, including Exchange/Outlook
  
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition - sp2
  
• Tools: IBM/Rational Products, Requirement Composer, Rational Application Developer for Websphere, Liberty 8.x
  
• Testing Tools : IBM AppScan Version 8.5, Selenium, Azure Dev Ops Test Plan
  
• Web Browser: Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox
  
• Web Server: IBM HTTP Version and IIS
  

Evaluation Criteria:

 Development Experience – 35%

• UI development using modern frameworks like Angular and NodeJS.
  
• Strong experience with RESTful and SOAP Web Services.
  
• Experience developing microservices and Spring Boot applications.
  
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JDBC/SQL.
  
• Experience developing AODA-compliant user interfaces and accessible PDFs.
  
• Strong experience interfacing Java services with BPM tools such as IBM BAW.
  

 Technologies Experience – 35%

• Experience with presentation and server-side frameworks: Struts, Spring, EJB, JPA.
  
• Experience with SOA design and development, including WSDL, Web Services, and REST APIs.
  
• Experience with IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x application servers.
  
• Experience with Azure Cloud, DevOps (CI/CD, Docker), and middleware/gateway integration.
  
• Development of complex applications using IBM ODM (Operational Decision Manager).
  
• Experience with OpenText CMS APIs for metadata management.
  
• Strong PL/SQL experience including migration scripts and staging tables.
  

 Programming and Analysis Experience – 15%

• 10+ years of experience designing and developing JEE components.
  
• Full SDLC experience: analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation.
  
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum and RAD methodologies.
  
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
  

 Technical Skills and Compliance Experience – 10%

• Experience developing and coding components compliant with AODA.
  
• Familiarity with Ontario Government IT standards (GO-ITS 54).
  
• Strong focus on quality assurance: unit, functional, load, and regression testing.
  
• Experience with technical documentation, estimation, and Kanban-based reporting.
  

 Public Sector Experience – 5%

• Experience with OPS permitting platforms or similar public sector modernization initiatives.
  

Must haves:

• Some experience in developing UI applications using latest web UI framework such as AngularJS and NodeJS
  
• Demonstrates experience in Restful WebServices
  
• Demonstrated experience with Javascript
  
• Demonstrates Web design and development experience, including Hyper Text Mark-up
  
• Language (HTML), Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX), Cascade Style Sheets
  
• (CSS); Connectivity/Structured Query Language (JDBC/SQL)
  
• Demonstrates experience with IBM WebSphere and Liberty
  
• 10+ years of experience with the design and development of common utility components using JEE