Senior Software Developer (Java and JavaScript)

Source Code; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm is seeking a Sr. Software Developer with extensive experience in Java and JavaScript technologies. The role involves translating technical specifications into applications, resolving software issues, and maintaining high standards of application performance. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in developing enterprise applications, proficient in Java EE technologies, and a solid background with database management. This is an onsite role located in Toronto, Ontario, with a contract duration of 1 year, offering the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in developing n-tier Enterprise applications.
• 10+ years hands-on development with Java Enterprise technologies.
• Expertise in application design and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical specifications into working applications.
• Resolve technical problems arising during software use.
• Conduct unit tests and maintain applications.

Skills

Programming and analysis

Java Enterprise technologies

Application design

Troubleshooting

Database management

Agile development

Web Services

React

TypeScript

Tools

Oracle

Eclipse IDE

Spring Framework

Hibernate

Job description

RQ10542 - Sr. Software Developer (Java/JavaScript)

1-year contract (247 business days) - 2 possible extension of 100 days each

ONSITE 5 days a week - Jarvis St., Toronto

Security Level: CRJMC

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

Desirable Skills

• 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

Additional Skills for Oracle Software Developer

• Experience in conducting impact assessments on Oracle E-Business application customizations and extensions.
• Strong conversion experience in Account Receivable Collection modules
• Strong programming skills in Oracle database, PL/SQL, SQL, XML, Unix shell scripts and Oracle Data Integrator
• Proved business knowledge of General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Accounts Payable and Inventory Modules of Oracle E-Business
• Great knowledge of Oracle E-Business table structure related to GL, AR, Collections, AP, INV and FND
• Strong knowledge of SQL tuning and using partition tables
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of data warehouse, ETL methodologies and OBIEE
• Demonstrated work experience on Java and Oracle Application
• Development Framework (ADF) will be a great asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and leadership abilities to be able to oversee the quality assurance of the project from technical perspective

Must-Haves

• 10+ years experience in developing n-tier Enterprise applications
• 10+ years hands-on development with Java Enterprise technologies
• Expertise in application design, latest design patterns, deployment and troubleshooting
• Extensive hands-on development & troubleshooting experience on Java EE platform
• Expertise in JPA or Hibernate, and Spring Framework
• Proficient working with Databases and SQL (expertise with Azure Cosmos DB, Postgres, Oracle and PL/SQL highly desirable)
• Proficient in Eclipse IDE or Rational Application Developer
• JavaScript / TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular, JQuery

Nice to Haves

• Agile development experience - Scrum, User Stories, CI, TDD, Automated Tests, etc.
• Experience writing Web Services and implementing SOA
• BPM tools such as: jBPM, Activiti, IBM Process Server, Camunda BPM, Drools Rule Engine
• Fine-grained security frameworks such as: Spring Security, Apache Shiro, ForgeRock