Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior - RQ11443

S M Software Solutions Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

S M Software Solutions Inc is seeking a Senior Software Developer – Full Stack for an on‑site project with the Ontario government in Toronto. You will design and deliver Java back-end APIs and Angular front‑end interfaces for a large‑scale reporting portal.

The role involves re-platforming Web FOCUS reports to a modern web application hosted in Azure, building REST APIs, SQL data flows, and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps. Onsite collaboration and Agile delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience building large-scale production applications using Java for backend/API development.
• 5+ years of experience with Angular (or similar JS/TS framework) for front-end development.
• Ability to reverse engineer and re-platform existing logic (e.g., Web FOCUS).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test Angular front-end components for a reporting portal.
• Create REST API services and document usage for internal teams.
• Migrate and refactor existing Web FOCUS SQL/report logic into a modern Java/Angular application.
• Collaborate with IT and OPS teams following Agile/Scrum practices.

Skills

Java backend/API development

Angular frontend development

REST API design

CI/CD pipelines

Azure deployment

Solution architecture

Agile/Scrum

Communication skills

Tools

Web FOCUS

Power BI

Databricks

Azure DevOps

Job description

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement - RQ11443

We are looking for an experienced Software Developer – Full Stack – Senior with strong hands‑on experience developing large‑scale, production business applications using Java for backend/API development and Angular or a comparable modern JavaScript/TypeScript framework for front‑end development. The ideal candidate will have strong full‑stack delivery experience, including solution architecture, REST API development, relational databases, SQL, Azure deployment, CI/CD, and re‑platforming existing Web FOCUS reporting logic into a modern web‑based reporting application.

Role Snapshot

Job Title: RQ11443 - Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Work Location: 87 Sir William Hearst Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Onsite

Estimated Start Date: September 21, 2026

Estimated End Date: March 31, 2027

Business Days: 148.00

Extension: 134.00

Hours: 7.25 hours per day

Security Level: No Clearance Required

Must Have

• 8+ years of experience developing large‑scale, production business applications using Java for backend/API development.
• 5+ years of experience with Angular (or comparable modern JS/TS framework) for front‑end development.
• Reverse engineer and re‑platform the existing logic (e.g., Web FOCUS).

Nice Have

• Experience in an Ontario Public Service (OPS).

Background Information

Web FOCUS is the reporting and Business Intelligence (BI) framework currently used to support MTO operational reporting for several critical business functions. This engagement supports the design, development, and delivery of a replacement operational reporting portal. The successful resource(s) will re‑platform existing Web FOCUS reports — including the underlying business logic, SQL, and data transformation rules — into a modern, supportable web application (Java back end / Angular front end) hosted in the ministry's Azure environment, in accordance with Ontario Public Service (OPS) architecture, security, and accessibility standards.

Deliverables

Web User Interface

• Fully commented and functional Angular front‑end code for the reporting portal.
• Unit test code and automated UI test coverage.
• Responsive, accessible (AODA‑compliant) report views translated from existing Web FOCUS report layouts.

Application Programming Interfaces (API)

• Design and construction of REST API services exposing report and reference data.
• Documentation for developers on effective use, integration, and versioning of the API.

Backend / Data Development

• Java‑based backend services connecting the application to underlying relational databases.
• Migration and refactoring of existing Web FOCUS SQL and report logic into the new application.

Source Code

• Source code developed to specification, version‑controlled in Azure DevOps.

General Skills

• Experience in programming and analysis, with specialized software package support at the specified experience level.
• Ability to collaborate with IT professionals throughout the software development process.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications.
• Experience with design, coding, testing, and debugging of applications.
• Experience with relational database technologies and SQL, including reading and refactoring existing report/query logic.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills; strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver production‑ready components with minimal supervision, following knowledge transfer.

Full Stack Skills

• Proficient with both front‑end and back‑end development, including associated areas such as database design/management and DevOps.
• Experience with Java for backend/API development.
• Experience with Angular for front‑end development.
• Design and implementation of overall solution architecture for a web‑based reporting application.
• Design and construction of REST API services, and integration of front‑end UIs with those APIs.
• Design and deployment of databases; ability to translate existing SQL/report logic into a modern application.
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in a Microsoft Azure environment.
• Supporting the implementation/upkeep of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, e.g., Azure DevOps.
• Ensuring the solution is designed and built for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Desirable Skills

• Prior exposure to or working knowledge of Web FOCUS is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Power BI.
• Working knowledge of Databricks.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
• Ability to provide system documentation as required.
• Experience working within an Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader public sector IT environment.

Experience And Skill Set Requirements

Full Stack Development – Java & Angular — 45%

• 8+ years of experience developing large‑scale, production business applications using Java for backend/API development.
• 5+ years of experience with Angular (or comparable modern JS/TS framework) for front‑end development.
• Demonstrated ownership of end‑to‑end solution architecture across the full stack, including sound trade‑off decisions made independently.
• Depth and breadth of hands‑on full stack delivery will be weighted heavily, as this is the core capability required for the engagement.

Database, SQL & Reporting Logic Migration — 20%

• Strong experience with relational database technologies and SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, refactor, and re‑platform existing report/query logic (e.g., Web FOCUS or equivalent BI tooling) into a modern application.
• Experience with database design and deployment.

API Development & Azure Deployment — 15%

• Experience designing, building, and documenting REST API services.
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in a Microsoft Azure environment.
• Working familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps) sufficient to integrate with an existing pipeline maintained by a separate team.

Agile Methodology & OPS Delivery — 10%

• 5+ years of experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of Ontario Digital Service standards and/or prior experience in an Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader public sector IT environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and take ownership of delivery timelines, commensurate with a senior‑level engagement.

Personal Skills — 10%

• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Solid business acumen; ability to dialogue with business teams/leadership to understand priorities and goals, with a focus on delivering business value.