RQ11143 - 2 x Sr. Software Developer - Back End

Source Code; Toronto; On-site; CAD 119,851 - 143,270; Full time

Job summary

Source Code is seeking a Sr. Software Developer - Back End to drive cloud-native backend solutions across Toronto/Kingston sites. The role requires leading edge expertise in Azure, containers, and DevOps to deliver scalable enterprise systems.

Responsibilities include API development, data integration, and secure architecture, with a focus on high-availability services and CI/CD automation. On-site work is required at multiple locations under a long-term contract.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on cloud application development experience.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure services, containers (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift), and DevOps tools.
• Experience with enterprise cloud architecture, security (IAM, encryption, compliance).
• Proficient in Java, Python, SQL, or JavaScript/TypeScript and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with data engineering (ETL/ELT) and API-driven integration.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage data interchange between server and users.
• Translate technical specs into working applications with detailed specs.
• Develop and test code; maintain and unit test programs.
• Troubleshoot production issues; provide technical assistance in implementation.
• Support design walks, test case reviews, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

DevOps

REST APIs

Java

Python

SQL

Node.js

CI/CD

IAM

Security

Job description

RQ11143 - Sr. Software Developer - Back End

2 openings

1-year 11-month contract (447 business days) - possible extension

ONSITE 5 days -222 Jarvis St. Toronto or 49 Place d'Armes, Kingston

Security Level:CRJMC

NOTE:Price/rate is important 30% ((Lowest per diem proposed to RFS/Specific Vendor per diem) x maximum points in evaluation critriea

Must Haves:

• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud application development and engineering,
• Demonstrated recent expertise in Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure Functions, AKS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift), and DevOps/automation tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines), including building and integrating scalable, cloud-native enterprise solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise cloud architecture, security (IAM, encryption, compliance), data engineering (ETL/ELT, Azure data services), observability (monitoring/logging), and advanced DevOps/DevSecOps practices, including API-driven integration, CI/CD pipeline design, and scalable, high-availability
• Expert in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript with Node.js) with hands-on experience designing, developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications

Nice-to-have:

• Experience working in the public sector on a mid-tier cloud and/or legacy platform.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users.
• 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 and conversion.
• Facilitating IT development, design, construction, testing, promotion, implementation of web-based/n-tier, cloud-based and mainframe applications for workstreams.
• Responsible for development utilizing a combination of cloud technologies to develop an integrated solution for online transactional processing and integration
• Responsible for in integration of any Open Source Software (OSS) products into new and existing systems
• Creation and walk-through of Systems Response documents, Technical Specifications, Application Inventory, and Implementation Plans.
• Preparation of test plans, test data, and unit-testing of programs.
• Preparation of implementation plans and promotion of programs.
• System Support/Documentation
• As assigned, response to client queries and troubleshooting of production incidents.
• Conduct/participate in design walkthroughs as well as test case and test results walkthroughs.
• Support testing of the changes by other team members.
• Weekly reporting on status, progress, and key issue/concerns as directed by the Project Lead/Project Manager or Portfolio Manager.
• Transfer skills and knowledge to selected OPS staff.

AI Disclaimer: Source Code may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in certain aspects of its recruiting and business operations.

Note: The higher end of the range is intended for absolutely exceptional candidates who meet all must-have requirements and most or all nice-to-have qualifications. The client will evaluate candidates based on both rate expectations and overall skill set when shortlisting.

INCORPORATED RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)

• $86.90/hr - $104.29/hr Inc.

T4 RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)

• $69.52/hr - $83.43/hr T4