RQ09121 - Software Developer - Senior

Rubicon Path; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Path in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Developer to translate complex specifications into scalable, tested applications. You will write and review code, develop data-driven programs, and contribute to architecture decisions within a large-scale team.

The role emphasizes SDLC, Agile practices, accessibility conformance (AODA/WCAG), and secure design. You will collaborate with IT colleagues, perform design walkthroughs, and help deploy robust enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and developing in large-scale J2EE web apps.
• Proven knowledge of WCAG/AODA accessibility standards.
• Experience with microservices and architecture best practices.
• Understanding of IT security concepts and SDLC/Agile processes.
• Familiarity with REST/SOAP web services and DevOps tooling.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical specifications into working, tested applications.
• Develop data-driven programs and maintain unit tests.
• Troubleshoot problems during deployment, migrations, and operation.
• Collaborate with IT across the Software Development Life Cycle.

Skills

J2EE web apps

WCAG & AODA

Microservice architecture

IT security concepts

SDLC & Agile

RESTful web services

DevOps & CI/CD

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

About the job RQ09121 - Software Developer - Senior

Description

Responsibilities:

• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes: developing detailed programming specifications writing and/or generating code compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests
• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations

General Skills:

• Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level
• Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
• Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
• Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools
• Experience in one or more programming languages
• Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting
• Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
• Experience with one or more communications protocols
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
• Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
• Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
• Experience with middleware and gateways
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging
• Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues
• Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards

• Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Core Skills and Experience - 40 %

• 10+ years of experience as a designer and developer in the large-scale multi-client J2EE web applications
• Proven experience with WCAG and AODA
• Knowledge and experience of microservice architecture as well as a demonstrated ability to apply core architecture principles to enhance a product's extensibility and maintainability.
• advanced knowledge of theory and principles of systems design, configuration, integration and development, IT security, programming concepts and languages, and related methods, techniques, practices and standards

Technical Skills and Experience - 35%

• knowledge of UI/UX and accessibility best practices, including Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA)
• strong knowledge of SOA and microservice design, web services and related standards (REST, JSON, SOAP)
• knowledge of IT security best practices and protocols (OAuth 2, SAML)
• experience in SDLC, Digital and Agile methodologies, source control, DevOps, CI/CD, and related tools (Git, Azure DevOps, Jira)
• experience with relational and spatial databases
• experience with deployment of complex, maintainable and scalable enterprise systems and applications, with the capacity for problem-solving and making sound recommendations and decisions

Soft Skills- 20%

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions
• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams
• Demonstrated ability to work with functional and technical teams
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a large team and work closely with other individual team members
• Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving
• Strong ability to work under pressure, work with aggressive timelines, and be adaptive to change
• Displays problem-solving and analytical skills, using them to resolve technical problems

Public sector Experience- 5%

• Knowledge of OPS transfer payment policy and directive
• Experience with Transfer Payments (Grants Management) would be an asset.

Must Have:

• knowledge of UI/UX and accessibility best practices, including Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA)
• strong knowledge of SOA and microservice design, web services and related standards (REST, JSON, SOAP)
• 10+ years of experience as a designer and developer in the large-scale multi-client J2EE web applications