JavaEE Software Developer

Teckhorizon Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Developer to enhance public health tools used across Ontario. In this role, you will develop and maintain critical software applications, ensuring they meet the needs of healthcare providers. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects that improve healthcare delivery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation. If you are passionate about technology and want to make a difference in the public sector, this role is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the future of healthcare technology!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development with strong knowledge of Java and JavaScript.
• Proficient in developing, maintaining, and debugging applications in a public health context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Panorama extension tools and services for public health.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure quality integration and testing.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Angular

Node.js

HTML5

CSS

Oracle RDBMS

SQL

PL/SQL

Postgres

WebSphere

API Connect

SOAPUI

Postman

NGINX

OAuth2

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Redhat/Linux scripting

JSON

XML

ETL

Informatica

Kibana

HL7-FHIR

SVN

GitLab

JIRA

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

API Gateway

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Developer

Requisition ID: RQ08949

Client: Health Services Cluster, Ministry of Health

Location: 5700 Yonge Street, 5th Floor, North York, ON, M2M 4K5

Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Start Date: May 1, 2025

End Date: April 2, 2026 (with possibility of 2 extensions)

Rate: 90 CAD/hour

Security Clearance: CRJMC

Openings: 3

Duration: 248 business days

Job Summary

The Senior Software Developer will support the development, maintenance, and performance tuning of Panorama extensions/tools (such as IRT, De-Dup, OIA, Immunization Forecaster, and PR Upload) used across Ontario’s Public Health Units. This includes coding, testing, debugging, and collaborating with Quality Assurance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and debug Panorama extension tools and services.
• Translate technical specifications into working, tested applications.
• Conduct performance tuning and simulate application load scenarios.
• Provide application support for incidents, performance, and upgrades.
• Work with QA to ensure quality integration and testing.
• Ensure continuous integration (CI) and maintain development environments.
• Contribute to improving data quality for ~34 PHUs and 2282 users.
• Ensure high availability and functionality of DHIR tools for public use.

Must-Have Technical Skills (10+ Years):

• Languages/Frameworks: Java (Java EE, Scheduling/Threading), JavaScript, Angular, Node.js
• UI/Frontend: HTML5, JSF, PrimeFaces, CSS, accessible UI components
• Databases: Oracle RDBMS (19c), SQL, PL/SQL, Postgres
• Middleware & Tools: WebSphere (Liberty Profile/Application Server/Studio), API Connect, SOAPUI, Postman, Swing
• Other Technologies: NGINX, OAuth2, SecureKey Concierge, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redhat/Linux scripting
• Data & Integration: JSON, XML, ETL, stored procedures, Informatica, Kibana, HL7-FHIR
• Version Control: SVN, GitLab
• Issue Tracking: JIRA
• DevOps: CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, API Gateway (an asset)
• Other Assets: Prolog, Haskell, LISP, Cloud Foundry

Public Sector Experience (Preferred)

• Experience with provincial/federal healthcare providers or clinical IT systems.
• Understanding of the provincial immunization system and DHIR.
• Familiarity with Public Sector I&IT Project Methodology, EA frameworks, and gating processes.
• Adherence to PMI standards and project documentation best practices.

Core Professional Skills

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable, accessible, cross-platform applications.
• Perform system analysis, design, development, and documentation.
• Conduct performance optimization, troubleshooting, and solution evaluation.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.
• Agile, CI/CD practices, DevOps methodologies, and SDLC adherence.
• Proven ability to manage strict deadlines and multiple priorities.

General Competencies

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and effective problem-solving.
• Customer service-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology