Software Developer - Senior

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their team in Toronto. The role involves translating technical specifications into applications, and requires strong experience in Java EE and Cloud-Native technologies. Candidates should possess at least 10 years of development experience and be proficient in Angular, React, and SQL databases. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to complex solutions and deliver quality software products, demanding collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong expertise in Java EE and Cloud-Native frameworks.
• Experience in web-based applications and object-oriented programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with business analysts and product managers.
• Provide post-implementation support and troubleshooting.

Skills

Programming and analysis

Collaboration skills

Debugging skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java EE

Spring Framework

Oracle

SQL

Angular

React

Docker

Job description

Software Developer – Senior

Duration: 327 + 500 Business Days

Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
• Develop detailed programming specifications.
• Write and/or generate code, compile data‑driven programs, maintain and conduct unit tests.
• Resolve and troubleshoot technical problems during use and operation of software packages, including 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 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 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.

Deliverables

• Work with Business Analysts / UX & UI Designer / Product Manager / Cloud Architect, based on storyboard, user stories, UI/UX artefacts, solution architecture, security requirements, data models, develop application design and technical specification document, deliver quality software products (including Minimal Viable Products and Cloud‑Native Web Application products, AODA compliance) as required.
• Create object‑oriented models in UML as design artefacts using tools such as Power Designer.
• Support Quality Assurance & Defect Management, including Unit Test, Test Automation, Penetration / Vulnerability Test, Load Test, AODA Test, system / user test, migration test, etc.
• Construct / enhance / renew web applications using Cloud‑Native / PaaS & Java EE application models (e.g. Microservice Architecture, API‑based model, Responsive Web Design, Serverless Architecture, etc), and industry‑leading Open Source frameworks like Angular, React / Redux, JSON, Node.js, Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC, Lombok Annotations, in addition to Java 1.8+, JDK 11+, EJB, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JPA, XML (DOM, SAX, XSLT), DHTML/HTML, Web Service, WebLogic (14+) / WebSphere / JBoss / TomCat / WildFly, relational, hierarchical and NoSQL databases.
• Provide critical application support (incident investigation, troubleshooting, interim / long‑term fixes, maintenance / incremental changes, etc) for complex production Java enterprise Applications.
• Provide Method of Procedure (implementation package) document for production releases where required, and operational procedure document for production support staff as required.
• Co‑ordinate system development activities and provide technical consultative support to other staff members.
• Provide knowledge transfer to ministry staff at all stages of this assignment.
• Provide post implementation support.

Skills

• 10+ year knowledge of, and experience with the following computing environments:
  Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS, etc, and SQL/Stored Procedure programming
  Operating System / Platforms: Unix (Solaris, AIX), Linux (e.g. RedHat), Windows (Server), container platforms / technologies (e.g. Docker), industry leading IaaS / PaaS Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure App Service)
  Web / Application Servers: WebLogic (14+), WebSphere, JBoss, TomCat, WildFly, Microsoft IIS, etc
• 15+ year experience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design (UML – Use Case/Class Sequence/ Collaboration/State) and 3+ year experience with Micro Service Architecture model.
• 10+ year experience in developing web‑based applications using JEE (Java 1.8+, JDK 11+, EJB, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JNDI), XML (DOM, SAX, XSLT), DHTML/HTML, Struts, JavaScript, Web Services, JUnit, Log4J, iTEXT, Jasper Reports, Jakarta Commons Beans Utilities / Collections framework, Apache Commons Logging, Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC, JSON, etc.
• Secure web application under OWASP guideline and rules.
• 3+ year experience in Angular, React / Redux, GraphQL, Node.js, Lombok Annotations, etc.
• Good understanding and exposure (3+ years) of program & service concepts, general and best practices, business processes & rules, stakeholders & relationships, service delivery models (incl. self service / digital service), private & public partnership, etc in complex and high‑impact public sector (e.g. transportation safety) related licensing, registration, permit, enforcement, safety inspection, photo identification and related fraud prevention line of businesses, services, or functional areas, in relation to I&IT application software delivery.
• Proven Experience (10+ years) with all stages of automated system implementation in large complex high volume heterogenous systems, with online Mainframe Transactions.
• Experience (15+ years) in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.
• 3+ year experience and knowledge in Cloud‑Native application design, Agile, DevOps Continuous Delivery / Continuous Integration methodologies / processes, integration of business rules engines (e.g. Oracle Process Automation OPA).
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience (2+ years) working in accordance with policies and procedures of Public Sector Service in Canada.
• Working experience with toolsets and open source software packages / frameworks that support object oriented languages, web application, and Cloud‑Native product development including:
  Configuration / Builds: Harvest (or similar), Ant, GitHub / GitLab, Maven (v3) build tools
  UML modeling tools, e.g. PowerDesigner
  Eclipse, Visual Studio
  Test Automation Framework / Tools, e.g. Selenium, JAWS, WAVE, Chrome AXE, NVDA, WC3 Validator
• Excellent problem solving, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.
• A team player with the ability to work with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Proven ability to perform to successful completion assignments of high magnitude and complexity.

Must Have

• Strong (and recent) technical design, build / development, and quality assurance expertise in Java EE and Cloud‑Native frameworks, standards, technologies and tools.
• Working experience of developing Web‑based Java EE and Cloud‑Native applications using Java 1.8+, JDK 11+, EJB, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBS, JNDI, XML, DOM, SAX, and XSLT, DHTML/HTML, Struts, Node.js, JSON, Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC, JavaScript, Web Services, JUnit, Log4J, iTEXT, Jasper Reports, Jakarta Commons Beans Utilities / Collections framework, Apache Commons Logging, etc.
• Database: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS, etc, and SQL programming.
• Web / Application Servers: WebLogic (14+), WebSphere, JBoss, TomCat.
• 10+ years of experience.