Software Developer - Full Stack

GovTech Talent Solutions Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech Talent Solutions Inc. seeks a senior full-stack developer to deliver cloud-native solutions for the Ontario Government. You will design front-end interfaces, robust back-end systems, manage databases, and integrate AI/ML capabilities across the stack.

You will translate system specs into working apps, write and test code, and troubleshoot during deployment. Strong Python, .NET Core, and JavaScript skills are required, with a focus on secure, scalable, and maintainable architecture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and building RESTful APIs using Python FastAPI.
• Strong experience with .NET Core Services/Web API and C#.
• Advanced proficiency in NextJS/ React.js and NodeJS.
• UI/UX focus with responsive design and testable UI architecture.
• Experience with Azure SQL Server, Cosmos DB, and cloud-native deployments.
• Familiarity with security and authentication (OAuth2.0, JWT).
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps, JIRA and agile/scrum practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and expand data pipelines (ETL) across the stack.
• Translate technical specs into tested apps; write code, run unit tests.
• Troubleshoot and support software during implementation, conversion, and migrations.

Skills

NextJS/React.js

NodeJS

Python (FastAPI)

C#/.NET Core

UI design / responsive design

RESTful APIs / Swagger

AngularJS / front-end

Java / WebLogic / Tomcat

Azure DevOps

SQL / Oracle

OpenCV / AI/ML basics

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

OpenCV

Job description

Project Overview

Are you a highly skilled and passionate full- stack software developer with a strong interest in delivering cloud-native solutions that leverage AI/ML capabilities? We are looking for a versatile developer to join our growing team, who can drive solution delivery across the entire application stack. This includes building cutting-edge front-end interfaces, secure and robust back-end systems, database management, and advanced AI/ML integrations. Ideal team will be made of self-motivated and driven individual contributors that feel passionate about resolving complex problems and improving key services for Ontario Government. If you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environment and are eager to build innovative solutions that leverage the latest technologies, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously expand data pipelines by performing extraction, transformation, and loading activities.


• 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED

• Must be able to work 5 days onsite per week.


• Advanced proficiency in NextJS/ React.js (including NodeJS)


• Strong proficiency in modern Python development and a proven track record of designing and building RESTful APIs using FastAPI.


• Proven expertise with .NET Core Services/Web API, and C#


• Advanced knowledge of UI design, responsive design patterns and testable UI architecture.

NICE TO HAVE

• 3+ years of experience with relevant technology with ML models (area of computer vision)


• 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


• High level of knowledge around the Angular framework and JavaScript.


• High level knowledge of front-end interfaces.


• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and good understanding of Swagger files.


• Demonstrated ability to create self-contained, reusable, and testable modules and components that build on the elements and modules of core AngularJS.


• Experience creating, designing, and implementing layouts for new and existing web pages. Excellent knowledge of front-end web programming languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AngularJS, with ability to render server-side and client-side content.


• Experience designing user interactions on websites, developing servers and databases for website functionality and coding for mobile platforms.


• Fundamental knowledge of UX/UI.


• Experience ensuring front end code is able to query APIs.


• Experience with Java WebLogic and Java programming for web applications (Tomcat, Weblogic), EJB, Servlet


• Strong database skills and SQL skills (Oracle, SQL Server)


• Experience / knowledge of REST, SOAP web services.


• Experience / knowledge of Azure DevOps, JIRA, agile/scrum

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Engineering Practices. Communication and Leadership - 10%

• You are experienced senior member of development team, leading by example, taking ownership in design and delivery with strong track record for meeting deadlines


• You have proven experience establishing and applying best engineering practices and standards.


• You have experience working in Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban), collaborating closely with product managers, business analysts, and UX designers


• You are invested in coaching and mentoring staff and fostering a culture of technical excellence


• You have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Technical Expertise and Full-Stack Proficiency - 55%

• You have advanced proficiency in NextJS/ React.js (including NodeJS)


• You have strong proficiency in modern Python development and a proven track record of designing and building RESTful APIs using FastAPI.


• You have proven expertise with .NET Core Services/Web API, and C#


• You have advanced knowledge of UI design, responsive design patterns and testable UI architecture.


• You have strong understanding of Web Security, Public Security, 0Auth2.0, and JWT Authentication, and session management.


• You possess expert knowledge of MS Azure SQL Server including DB encryption, tuning, stored procedures, triggers, user-defined functions, jobs, and query optimization.


• You have experience with Cosmos DB, Redis cache and managed services.


• You are familiar with Azure Key Vault for secure storage management.


• Strong knowledge of application packaging and container-based deployments


• You have strong working knowledge of Azure DevOps tools


• You have demonstrated the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues throughout development, implementation, conversion and deployment.

AI/ML Expertise - 15%

• You have direct experience with AI/ML development, deployment and integration.


• You have hands-on experience with model training using TensorFlow and PyTorch.


• You have experience in computer vision. You are proficient with OpenCV for image processing and computer vision tasks.


• You have experience with computer vision model training and evaluation, tuning hyperparameters and evaluating model performance using metrics such as accuracy, precision, detection, etc.

Architecture and Design - 20%

• You have experience and understanding of modern, cloud-based architecture.


• You actively participate and own architecture and solution design and provide recommendations focused on the security, Web API, microservices, back-end and front-end layers


• You have proven experience architecting complex applications, optimizing performance, and managing state effectively


• You have strong experience in owning, designing and implementing reusable, and scalable components


• You have hands-on experience with software architecture principles and patterns such as serverless architecture, Microservices, RESTful APIs.

Key Skills & Competencies

.NET Core, Angular, Azure DevOps, Azure Key Vault, Azure SQL Server, C#, CSS, Cosmos DB, Docker, EJB, FastAPI, HTML, JWT, Java, JavaScript, Microservices, NextJS, NodeJS, OAuth2.0, OpenCV, Oracle, Python, PyTorch, RESTful API, React.js, Redis, SOAP, SQL Server, Serverless, Servlet, Swagger, TensorFlow, Tomcat, WebLogic