RQ- Software Developer - 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

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

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 & Dev Ops

• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services and Dev Ops 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 Web Sphere 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 Open Text 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 Web Sphere Application Server…