Software Developer, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software

Overview

Software Developer

• Translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
• 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.

• 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 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

• 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

• 10+ years of development experience in high-scale, distributed systems
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• Strong expertise in backend frameworks such as Spring Boot, Node.js, or .NET Core
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• Experience with Microservices architecture and API development.
• Hands-on experience with SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and No
  
  SQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application management
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• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops, or similar).
• Knowledge of API gateways, service discovery, and load balancing in cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience implementing security best practices for cloud-based applications.
• Proficiency in Git, Git Hub, Git Lab, or Bitbucket for version control.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience optimizing high-traffic backend systems.

• Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus/Event Grid).
• Familiarity with cloud monitoring & logging tools (Azure Application Insights, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Performance tuning and optimization in high-traffic, distributed environments
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• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are a plus.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile team
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• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
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