RQ08353 - Software Developer - Senior

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

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider in Ontario is seeking a Senior Software Developer to work on cloud-native applications and enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in Java EE and cloud technologies, and will support critical Java applications, contribute to quality assurance, and enhance web applications under AODA compliance. Relevant experience in public sector projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years using Java EE and Cloud-Native PaaS for application development.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Analysis & Design and Micro Service Architecture.
• Familiarity with secure web application development under OWASP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality software products based on user requirements.
• Support Quality Assurance and Defect Management activities.
• Construct and enhance web applications using Cloud-Native technologies.

Skills

Java EE

Cloud-Native PaaS

Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

Micro Service Architecture

Angular

React / Redux

SQL programming

UML

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Tools

Docker

PowerDesigner

Eclipse

Selenium

Job description

About the job RQ08353 - Software Developer - Senior

- Work with Business Analysts / UX & UI Designer / Product Manager / Cloud Architect, base 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+ year knowledge of, and experience with the following computing environments:

o Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS, etc, and SQL programming

o 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)

o Web / Application Servers: WebLogic (14+), WebSphere, JBoss, TomCat, WildFly, Microsoft IIS, etc

· 15+ year experience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design (UML Use Case/Class Sequence/ Collaboration/State) and 3+ year experience with Micro Service Architecture model

· Secure web application under OWASP guideline and rules

· 3+ year 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 and high-impact public sector (e.g. transportation safety) related licensing, registration, permit, enforcement, safety inspection, photo identification and related fraud prevention line of businesses, services, or functional areas, in relation to I&IT application software delivery

· Proven Experience (10+ years) with all stages of automated system implementation in large complex high volume heterogenous systems, with online Mainframe Transactions

· Experience (15+ years) in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications

· 3+ year 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:

o Configuration / Builds: Harvest (or similar), Ant, GitHub / GitLab, Maven (v3) build tools

o UML modeling tools, e.g. PowerDesigner

o Eclipse, Visual Studio

o 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 - 30%

• 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) - 20%

• 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) - 15%

• 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 - 5%

• Good understanding 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 and high-impact public sector (e.g. transportation safety) related licensing, registration, permit, enforcement, safety inspection, photo identification and related fraud prevention line of businesses, services, or functional areas, in relation to I&IT application software delivery.

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

• 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 heterogenous 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) - 5%

• Experience with Public Sector I&IT Solutions architecture, application design / development (& secure programming) / quality assurance standards, solution / project delivery methodologies, and practices
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in working in accordance with policies and procedures of Canadian Public Sector Services

Interpersonal & Communication Skills - 10%

• A team player with the ability to work with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communications skills; interpersonal and negotiation skill.

Must Haves

Technical Skills in Web-based Java EE (Enterprise Edition, 10+ years) / Cloud-Native PaaS (3+ years) application development