Software Developer – Senior (RQ11449) Land & Resources Cluster

Softline™ Technology Inc.

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Softline™ Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Java developer to translate complex system specs into working software. You will design, code, test, and support data-driven applications, including RESTful and SOAP services, microservices, and cloud deployments.

The role involves ODM/BAW integration and IBM WebSphere environments in a demanding government project context. Onsite work in Toronto with strong collaboration across business analysts, QA, and architects, following GO-ITS 54 and

Qualifications

Extensive experience across full SDLC including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful Web Services

SOAP Web Services

Microservices

Angular

NodeJS

Azure Cloud

DevOps

Docker

IBM ODM

IBM BAW

WebSphere Liberty

DB/SQL

Go/JavaScript

Tools

IBM WebSphere 8.x

IBM ODM

Rational Software Architect

IBM BAW

Oracle/PLSQL

Azure DevOps

Docker

Job description

To respond to the priorities of the Government of Ontario through the passage of the Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025, the resource may be partially assigned to Bill 5 related projects or initiatives on an as needed basis.

Onsite: 5 days per week in the office at 40 St. Clair Ave. W, Toronto unless otherwise approved

Responsibilities

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

Core Development Skills

Extensive experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance.
Proficient in Java and related technologies including Spring Boot, JPA, EJB, Angular, NodeJS, Jasper Reports, and PDF generation.
Strong experience in building and integrating RESTful and SOAP-based web services.
Skilled in developing microservices-based applications and distributed systems.

Cloud & DevOps

Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services and DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker), and infrastructure automation.
Experience in preparing deployment packages and coordinating releases across multiple environments.

Business Rules & Integration

Proven expertise in developing complex applications using IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM).
Experience integrating with IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) for process orchestration and automation.
Experience with JEE application servers, including IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x.
Familiarity with middleware, gateways, and various communication protocols.

Database & Data Migration

Strong experience with PL/SQL, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, migration scripts, and designing staging tables for data transformation and migration.
Proficient in relational and hierarchical database technologies.

Content Management Systems

Experience working with OpenText Content Management System APIs, with a focus on updating and maintaining metadata accuracy and integrity.

Accessibility & Standards Compliance

Experience developing AODA-compliant user interfaces and accessible documents (including PDFs).
Familiarity with Ontario Government IT standards (GO-ITS 54) and accessibility best practices.

Public Sector Experience

Experience working with permitting platforms within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or other public sector environments, including integration with enterprise systems and compliance with government standards.

Agile & Collaboration

Comfortable working in Agile Scrum environments and rapid application development (RAD) frameworks.
Effective team player with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Experienced in collaborating with business analysts, QA, and system architects throughout the development lifecycle.

Documentation

Experience updating and maintaining design and architecture documentation to reflect evolving system components and integration points.
Skilled in producing technical documentation, deployment guides, and user/system manuals.

Quality Assurance & Estimation

Committed to delivering defect‑free, well‑tested code through unit, functional, load, and regression testing.
Skilled in conducting design/code reviews and providing accurate effort estimates.
Experienced in reporting progress in Kanban settings and leading project meetings.

Work Environment & Soft Skills

Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under pressure in fast‑paced environments.
Strong organizational and time management skills with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines.

Tools:

Application Modeling Tool: Rational Software Architect v.8.0

Application Server: IBM WebSphere Application Server (ND) 8.x, IBM Business Automation Workflow 8.6.x, Liberty 8.x, IBM Operational Decision Manager 8.x

Database: Microsoft Access®, Oracle Enterprise Edition , 11g,

Database Design Tool: Oracle Designer 11g,19c

Development Environment: RAD 8.0 Websphere BPM v 8x, IBM ODM(ILog/JRule), Liberty 8.x

Development Language / Runtime Environment: Java™ Enterprise Edition,Java™, JavaScript™ , VB Script™, HTML, DHTML, XML, AJAX

Office Automation Tools: Microsoft Office, including Exchange/Outlook

Operating Systems: Linux,Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition – sp2

Tools: IBM/Rational® Products, Requirement Composer, Rational Application Developer for Websphere®, Liberty 8.x

Testing Tools : IBM® AppScan Version 8.5, Selenium, Azure Dev Ops Test Plan

Web Browser: Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox©

Web Server: IBM HTTP Version 1.3.26 and IIS

Development Experience – 35%

UI development using modern frameworks like Angular and NodeJS.
Strong experience with RESTful and SOAP Web Services.
Experience developing microservices and Spring Boot applications.
Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JDBC/SQL.
Experience developing AODA‑compliant user interfaces and accessible PDFs.
Strong experience interfacing Java services with BPM tools such as IBM BAW.

Technologies Experience – 35%

Experience with presentation and server‑side frameworks: Struts, Spring, EJB, JPA.
Experience with SOA design and development, including WSDL, Web Services, and REST APIs.
Experience with IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x application servers.
Experience with Azure Cloud, DevOps (CI/CD, Docker), and middleware/gateway integration.
Development of complex applications using IBM ODM (Operational Decision Manager).
Experience with OpenText CMS APIs for metadata management.
Strong PL/SQL experience including migration scripts and staging tables.

Programming and Analysis Experience – 15%

10+ years of experience designing and developing JEE components.
Full SDLC experience: analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation.
Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum and RAD methodologies.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure in fast‑paced environments.

Technical Skills and Compliance Experience – 10%

Experience developing and coding components compliant with AODA.
Familiarity with Ontario Government IT standards (GO-ITS 54).
Strong focus on quality assurance: unit, functional, load, and regression testing.
Experience with technical documentation, estimation, and Kanban‑based reporting.

Public Sector Experience – 5%