RQ- Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior

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.

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 patters, 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 for meeting deadlines

Full Stack
Skills:

• Proficient with both front end and back end development, including any associated areas such as database design/management and Dev Ops
• Knowledge and experience with design and implementation of the overall web architecture
• Experience with implementation of approved user interface, design and deployment of database
• Knowledge and experience ensuring the entire stack is designed and built for speed and scalability
• Knowledge and experience with the design and construction of REST API services
• Knowledge and experience integrating front-end UI with the constructed API
• Knowledge and experience in design and implementation of continuous integration and deployment

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

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• 5+ years' experience with Drupal and Symfony
• 3+ years' experience with JavaScript frameworks and Elasticsearch
• Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary agile team

Skill Set Requirements:

Must have skills:

• 5+ years' experience with Drupal and Symfony
• 3+ years' experience with JavaScript frameworks and Elasticsearch
• Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary agile team

Digital & Product knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of software standards and best practices in delivery of complex, user-centric IT solutions.

Development experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a professional, programming position implementing large-scale solutions with Drupal, Symphony
• 3+ years' experience with Javascript frameworks and Elasticsearch
• Proficient in developing and integrating RESTful APIs
• Build our CI/CD and best practices
• Demonstrated experience with various relational and non-relational data stores e.g. Postgre
  
  SQL, Redis,
• Demonstrated experience with Cloud delivery / deployment models and working with Dev Ops

Framework & testing experience:

• Testing end-to-end, cross-browser, device, and accessibility testing (e.g. WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards) including running automated test scripts

Design and Architecture:

• Strong understanding of modern architectural principles for cloud-based solutions
• Proven experience designing modern architectural patterns to support delivery of complex IT solutions that are reliable, secure, responsive and scalable

Leadership & methodologies:

• Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Comfortable participating in design sprints and bringing your product and technical ideas to the wider team