RQ08350 - Software Developer - Senior

Rubicon Path; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in Java enterprise and Cloud-Native application development. The role involves coordinating system development activities, supporting QA processes, and providing critical application support in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a strong background in Microservices architecture and be well-versed in Agile and DevOps methodologies. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a software developer in Java enterprise and Cloud-Native applications.
• Proven experience with Microservices architecture.
• Experience in Agile and DevOps environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain application design and technical specifications.
• Support Quality Assurance and Defect Management activities.
• Provide critical application support and troubleshooting.

Skills

Java EE

Cloud-Native development

Microservices

Angular

React

DevOps

SQL

UML

Docker

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Eclipse

GitHub

PowerDesigner

Selenium

Job description

About the job RQ08350 - Software Developer - Senior

Description

Work with Business Analysts / UX & UI Designer / Product Manager / Cloud Architect, based on storyboard, user stories, UI/UX artefacts, solution architecture, security requirements, data models, develop application design and technical specification document, deliver quality software products (including Minimal Viable Products and Cloud‑Native Web Application products, AODA compliance) as required.

Create object‑oriented models in UML as design artefacts using tools such as Power Designer.

Support Quality Assurance & Defect Management, including Unit Test, Test Automation, Penetration / Vulnerability Test, Load Test, AODA Test, system / user test, migration test, etc.

Construct / enhance / renew web applications using Cloud‑Native / PaaS & Java EE application models (e.g. Microservice Architecture, API‑based model, Responsive Web Design, Serverless Architecture, etc), and industry‑leading Open Source frameworks like Angular, React / Redux, JSON, Node.js, Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC, Lombok Annotations, in addition to Java 1.8+, JDK 11+, EJB, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JPA, XML (DOM, SAX, XSLT), DHTML/HTML, Web Service, WebLogic (14+) / WebSphere / JBoss / TomCat / WildFly, relational, hierarchical and NoSQL databases.

Provide critical application support (incident investigation, troubleshooting, interim / long‑term fixes, maintenance / incremental changes, etc) for complex production Java enterprise Applications.

Provide Method of Procedure (implementation package) document for production releases where required, and operational procedure document for production support staff as required.

Co‑ordinate system development activities and provide technical consultative support to other staff members.

Provide knowledge transfer to ministry staff at all stages of this assignment.

Skill Set

• 10+ years knowledge of, and experience with computing environments: Databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS, etc) and SQL programming.
• Operating System / Platforms: Unix (Solaris, AIX), Linux (e.g. RedHat), Windows (Server), container platforms / technologies (e.g. Docker), industry‑leading IaaS / PaaS Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure App Service).
• Web / Application Servers: WebLogic (14+), WebSphere, JBoss, TomCat, WildFly, Microsoft IIS, etc.
• 15+ years experience with Object‑Oriented Analysis & Design (UML Use Case/Class Sequence/Collaboration/State) and 3+ years experience with Micro Service Architecture model.
• Secure web application under OWASP guideline and rules.
• 3+ years experience in Angular, React / Redux, GraphQL, Node.js, Lombok Annotations, etc.
• Good understanding and exposure (3+ years) of program & service concepts, general and best practices, business processes & rules, stakeholders & relationships, service delivery models (incl. self service / digital service), private & public partnership, etc in complex & high‑impact public sector.
• Proven experience (10+ years) with all stages of automated system implementation in large complex high‑volume heterogeneous systems, with online Mainframe Transactions.
• Experience (15+ years) in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.
• 3+ years experience and knowledge in Cloud‑Native application design, Agile, DevOps Continuous Delivery / Continuous Integration methodologies / processes, integration of business rules engines (e.g. Oracle Process Automation OPA).
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience (2+ years) working in accordance with policies and procedures of Public Sector Service in Canada.
• Working experience with toolsets and open source software packages / frameworks that support object‑oriented languages, web application, and Cloud‑Native product development, including: Configuration / Builds: Harvest (or similar), Ant, GitHub / GitLab, Maven (v3) build tools; UML modeling tools, e.g. PowerDesigner; Eclipse, Visual Studio; Test Automation Framework / Tools, e.g. Selenium, JAWS, WAVE, Chrome AXE, NVDA, WC3 Validator.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.
• A team player with the ability to work with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Proven ability to perform to successful completion assignments of high magnitude and complexity.

Lead Evaluator

John Song

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Evaluation Criteria

• Technical Skills in Web‑based Java EE (Enterprise Edition, 10+ years) / Cloud‑Native PaaS (3+ years) application development.
• Overall 10+ years work experience as a software developer on Java enterprise and Cloud‑Native application analysis, design and development.
• Strong (and recent) technical design, build / development, and quality assurance expertise in Java EE and Cloud‑Native frameworks, standards, technologies and tools.
• Solution design and development experience for Cloud‑Native PaaS based technologies.
• Secure web application development under OWASP guideline and rules.

Computing Environments and Toolsets (10+ years)

• Knowledge of, and experienced with the following computing environments: Database (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS, etc) and SQL programming.
• Operating Systems / Cloud Platforms: UNIX (Solaris, AIX), Linux (e.g. RedHat), Windows (Server), container platforms / technologies (e.g. Docker), industry‑leading IaaS / PaaS Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure App Service).
• Web / Application Servers: WebLogic (14+), WebSphere, JBoss, TomCat.
• Working experience with toolsets / frameworks that support object‑oriented languages, web application, and Cloud‑Native product development including: Configuration / Builds: Harvest (or similar), Ant, GitHub / GitLab, Maven (v3) build tools; UML modeling tools, e.g. PowerDesigner; Eclipse, Visual Studio; Test Automation Framework / Tools, e.g. Selenium, JAWS, WAVE, Chrome AXE, NVDA, WC3 Validator.

User Interface Design / Development (3+ years)

Familiar with UX / UI design principles and guidelines, familiar with Angular, React / Redux, and AODA compliance.

Subject Matter Knowledge and Expertise (3+ years) in related Business Programs, Services, and Processes

Good understanding of program & service concepts, general and best practices, business processes & rules, stakeholders & relationships …

Object‑Oriented Analysis & Design (15+ years) and complex & modern application system implementation / delivery

• Experience with Object‑Oriented Analysis & Design (UML Use Case/Class sequence/Collaboration/State) and Micro Service Architecture model.
• Experience with all stages of automated system implementation in large complex high‑volume heterogeneous systems, with online Mainframe Transactions.
• Knowledge in Cloud‑Native application design, Agile, DevOps Continuous Delivery / Continuous Integration methodologies / processes, integration of business rules engines.
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.

Public Sector Experience (2+ years)

• Experience with Public Sector I&IT Solutions architecture, application design / development …
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in working in accordance with policies and procedures of Canadian Public Sector Services.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• A team player …
• Strong problem-solving …

Must haves:

Overall 10+ years work experience as a software developer on Java enterprise and Cloud‑Native application analysis, design, and development.