RQ11489 – Software Developer – Intermediate

S M Software Solutions Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement in Toronto, Canada is seeking an experienced Intermediate Software Developer to design, develop, and secure scalable web applications and backend services using C#, .NET Core / .NET 6+, RESTful APIs, and SQL Server.

You will contribute to CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, implement API security, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-performing microservices and data integrations in an onsite, five-day workweek

Qualifications

• 3–5 years designing large-scale, multi-client web apps and backend services.
• 3–5 years hands-on C# and .NET (.NET Core / .NET 6+) with SQL Server.
• 3+ years designing, developing, securing, and integrating RESTful Web APIs (ASP.NET Core).
• Experience with microservices architecture, API authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and ORM (EF Core / Dapper).
• 2+ years Azure DevOps for work items, repositories, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Translate specs into working, tested applications and APIs.
• Design, build, and maintain high-performing RESTful APIs using C# and .NET 6+.
• Write clean, maintainable code with unit/integration tests.
• Integrate APIs with SQL Server using EF Core or Dapper.
• Troubleshoot issues across the software lifecycle and assist during migrations.
• Implement API security standards including authentication and authorization.

Skills

C#

.NET

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL Server

Azure DevOps

OAuth2

JWT

Tools

EF Core

Dapper

Job description

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement – RQ11489

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Software Developer with strong hands‑on expertise in C#, .NET Core / .NET 6+, RESTful Web APIs, microservices architecture, and Microsoft SQL Server. The ideal candidate will have experience designing, developing, securing, integrating, and maintaining scalable web applications and backend services. The successful candidate will be responsible for building high‑performing APIs, implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, integrating relational databases, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting CI/CD processes using Azure DevOps. The candidate should also demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Role Snapshot

• Job Title: RQ11489 – Software Developer – Intermediate
• Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
• Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week
• Estimated Start Date: September 21, 2026
• Estimated End Date: March 31, 2027
• Business Days: 135.00
• Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
• Hours: 7.25 hours per day
• Security Level: No Clearance Required

Must Have

• 3-5 years of experience as a designer and developer building large-scale, multi-client web applications and backend services.
• 3-5 years of hands‑on working experience in C# and .NET (.NET Core / .NET 6+) development paired with relational databases (SQL Server).
• 3+ years of dedicated hands‑on experience designing, developing, securing, and integrating RESTful Web APIs (ASP.NET Core Web API).
• Demonstrated experience with microservices architecture, API authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT), and database ORMs (Entity Framework Core / Dapper).
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience using Azure DevOps for work item management, code repositories, and CI/CD deployment pipelines.

Nice to Have

• OPS or public sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications and APIs.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, high-performing RESTful Web APIs using C# and .NET Core / .NET 6+.
• Write clean, maintainable code, develop detailed programming specifications, and execute thorough unit/integration testing.
• Integrate Web APIs with relational databases (SQL Server) using ORMs like Entity Framework Core or Dapper.
• Resolve and troubleshoot technical issues throughout the software lifecycle, providing technical assistance during implementation, conversion, and migration phases.
• Implement API security standards, including authentication, authorization, and secure data transfer protocols.

General Skills

• Hands‑on experience with HTTP/HTTPS communications protocols, REST standards, and API routing/versioning.
• 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 designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting 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 patterns, 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 of meeting deadlines.

Desirable Skills

• Experience building and deploying cloud‑native web services and APIs in Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure App Services, Azure Functions, API Management).
• Familiarity with API gateway solutions, middleware integration, and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus).
• Hands‑on experience with automated CI/CD builds and deployment pipelines in Azure DevOps.
• Experience reviewing, analysing, and modifying product installation and deployment scripts.
• Ability to conduct design walkthrough sessions with project teams and provide clear user/system documentation.
• Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards and policies for web applications.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

• Core Skills & Experience - 40%
• 5+ years of experience as a software developer designing and building scalable web applications and microservices using C# and .NET (.NET Core / .NET 6+).
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience specifically designing, developing, securing, and documenting RESTful Web APIs.
• 5+ years of working experience with relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server) and Entity Framework Core / Dapper.
• Practical understanding of microservice architecture and core design principles to maximize system extensibility and maintainability.
• Hands‑on experience using Azure DevOps for work item tracking, code repositories, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Technical Skills & Experience - 35%
• In-depth knowledge of API security protocols and authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SSL/TLS certificates).
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID principles, design patterns, refactoring, and clean code principles.
• Experience with API testing and documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/Open API, Postman, unit/Unknit).
• Strong working knowledge of relational database design, query optimization, indexing, and stored procedures.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and iterative development.
• 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 abilities.
• 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 and experience with OPS Development Standards and Processes.

Additional Information

• Onsite Requirement: 5 days per week.