BUSINESS PROG & SOLUTIONS SPECIALIST

City of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

The City of Toronto seeks a Business Programs and Solutions Specialist (Full Stack Software Specialist) to join the Digital Transformation team within Toronto Children's Services. You will design and develop software solutions in a cross-functional, Agile environment, leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and ensure quality.

This role emphasizes modernizing legacy systems, CI/CD automation, and cloud-aligned architectures while collaborating with stakeholders to improve

Qualifications

• Extensive experience using Java, REST API, Spring Boot, SQL, Oracle, Tomcat, WebSphere, and Linux.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot) and validating AI outputs for security and correctness.
• End-to-end DevOps and Agile delivery including CI/CD and automated testing.
• Software solution design with security, performance, scalability, and cloud exposure (AWS/Azure).
• Post-secondary degree in CS/CE/SE or equivalent experience.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and foster a positive team culture.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Knowledge of OH&S, privacy and accessibility regulations would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to user stories and testing strategies.
• Apply AI-assisted tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Modernize systems with API-driven, cloud-aligned architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure security and enterprise alignment.

Skills

Java

REST API

Spring Boot

SQL

Oracle

Tomcat

WebSphere

Linux

AI-assisted development tools

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile delivery

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Stakeholder communication

Education

Post-Secondary degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering or related STEM

Tools

GitHub Copilot

CI/CD tooling

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Job description

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• Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
• Division & Section: Children's Services, ChildSvcs Strategic, Business & Fin Svcs
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Salary Range: $89,337.00- $132,880.00

• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 25-Sep-2026 to 02-Oct-2026

This is an opportunity to advance your career and join one of the most innovative teams in the City of Toronto, the Digital Transformation team in Toronto Children's Services. We provide strategic leadership in digital client services and process modernization for the Children's Services Division. We help to leverage AI and Cloud technologies, modern Agile and DevOps approach, and partner with business leaders on major transformational initiatives. We offer much more than just a salary. We are recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers, and offer a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing learning and professional growth, and most importantly the opportunity to apply your talents and skills to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families in Toronto.

Our team transforms services and builds solutions that help families, parents, children, and the educators and organizations that provide them with early childhood learning and care. Check out some of the awesome work we've been doing for Toronto at: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/digital-transformation-tcs

About the Role

The City of Toronto is currently looking for a Business Programs and Solutions Specialist (Full Stack Software Specialist) to join its award-winning solution development team with Toronto Children's Services (TCS). In this dynamic role you will be a key member of a tight-knit, cross-functional team of technology professionals who work together to achieve digital transformations for the City and its residents.

This engaging role offers not only a chance to make a difference but also provides the opportunity to enjoy a wide array of City of Toronto Employee Benefits, subject to eligibility. Working arrangements will include a blend of in-person collaboration and working from home.

We take learning and development seriously. As a member of our team, you will have access to training opportunities and be able to utilize the latest tools and techniques while working alongside highly talented and experienced professionals. You will be coached and provided with opportunities to further develop your leadership and technical abilities.

What will you do

Working closely with Product Owners, technical leads, and cross-functional teams, you will lead the design and development of solutions that meet evolving business needs. You will actively participate in Agile delivery processes, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, while contributing to user stories, acceptance criteria, and testing strategies.

You will apply AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivity and code quality, while ensuring that all outputs meet standards for accuracy, security, maintainability, and responsible use of technology. You will help the team adopt effective practices for leveraging AI in software development in a controlled and value-driven manner.

You will contribute to the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes, supporting efficient and reliable delivery of software across environments. You will promote best practices in code quality, peer reviews, and continuous integration within the team.

You will play a key role in modernizing existing systems by improving architecture, refactoring legacy components, and enabling more modular, API-driven, and cloud-aligned solutions. This includes working with enterprise platforms and environments (e.g., WebSphere, Tomcat) and supporting the evolution of applications toward more scalable and sustainable architectures.

You will provide technical leadership in software engineering and solution design, ensuring that systems are secure, performant, accessible, and aligned with enterprise standards and policies. You will collaborate with corporate partners to align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity practices, and governance requirements.

You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand needs, propose solutions, and continuously improve digital services for clients, staff, and service providers. You will contribute to ideation, prototyping, and the adoption of innovative technologies to enhance service delivery.

You will also contribute to broader team and organizational activities, including mentoring team members, participating in hiring processes, working with vendors, and supporting project and release planning activities.

Key Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing business solutions using technologies such as Java, REST API, Spring Boot, SQL, Oracle, Tomcat, WebSphere, and Linux.
• Demonstrated experience using GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery, including validating AI-generated outputs for correctness, security, maintainability, and compliance with responsible AI, data privacy, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with end-to-end DevOps and Agile delivery practices, including CI/CD pipeline design and configuration, automated testing, code quality practices, deployment automation, and environment management.
• Experience in software solution design that incorporates leading practices for system security, performance, scalability, maintainability, and sustainability, with exposure to cloud platforms and services such as AWS or Azure.
• Post-Secondary education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or other STEM majors with relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, help foster a positive team culture, and suggest innovations and improvements.
• Ability to represent the perspective of software development in cross-functional discussions, including managing stakeholder expectations on estimates, and negotiating the scope of deliverables.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including creating proposals, presenting ideas, and facilitating discussions to resolve issues or introduce new concepts.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for analyzing business needs, proposing and assessing suitable options, and designing client-centric solutions, such as user experience design and customer journeys, would be an asset.
• Familiarity with relevant government legislation in the area of Occupational Health and Safety, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and other relevant legislation and regulations.

A Qualified List of candidates will be established for the Business Prog & Solutions Specialist position in the Children's Services Division and will be in effect for 12 months from the date the list is created. Qualified candidates on the list may be considered when filling future permanent and/or temporary vacancies in this position.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity .