Senior Software Developer

• Conduct requirements analysis in collaboration with Business Analysts and project stakeholders.
  
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical solution design and architecture artifacts.
  
• Participate in architecture checkpoints and provide technical support throughout the solution lifecycle.
  
• Lead and participate in solution design walkthroughs and technical reviews.
  
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, system documentation, and user guides.
  
• Perform hands-on software development, coding, component development, and systems integration.
  
• Conduct unit and integration testing of developed components.
  
• Develop detailed unit and integration test cases.
  
• Collaborate with System Testers to develop test cases covering functional, performance, security, and vulnerability testing.
  
• Lead technical investigations and coordinate resolution of complex technical problems, incidents, defects, and system issues.
  
• Perform debugging, refactoring, performance optimization, and technical remediation.
  
• Evaluate client requirements and develop appropriate technical recommendations and solution alternatives.
  
• Lead or contribute to end-to-end enterprise-level IT solution delivery.
  
• Conduct solution design reviews and code walkthroughs.
  
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to System Analysts, Developers, and Testers.
  
• Support work estimation, technical planning, project delivery, and implementation activities.
  
• Work with internal teams, service delivery partners, external consultants, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
  
• Prepare and conduct knowledge-transfer sessions and walkthroughs for technical project team members.
  
• Develop and maintain knowledge-transfer checklists and supporting technical materials.
  
• Contribute to IT standards, architecture practices, security, privacy, quality assurance, and governance activities.
  
• Manage and prioritize multiple technical assignments while meeting project deadlines and delivery commitments.
  

Requirements

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in IT systems development within complex, multi-platform environments.
  
• Demonstrated experience across multiple platforms, such as:
  
• Web
  
• Desktop
  
• Mobile
  
• Mainframe
  
• Micro/mini systems
  
• Strong experience with multi-tiered, open-standard technologies, including several of the following:
  
• JSP / Servlets
  
• JEE / Java Enterprise Edition
  
• EJB
  
• JNDI
  
• JDBC
  
• JMS
  
• XML
  
• JSON
  
• REST
  
• SOAP-based Web Services
  
• Struts Framework
  
• Tomcat
  
• Apache
  
• Oracle Designer
  
• WebSphere
  
• WebLogic
  
• SUN Solaris
  
• Windows Server 2008/2012
  
• .NET
  
• VPN
  
• PKI
  
• LDAP
  
• Oracle RDBMS / PL/SQL
  
• Source code and application package management/deployment tools
  
• Thorough knowledge of large-scale, complex systems analysis methodologies, systems design and development, programming concepts and languages, Internet/Intranet technologies, and emerging technologies.
  

• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience with full-stack, multi-tier solution development.
  
• Strong experience in systems/components analysis, design, coding, integration, and implementation.
  
• Demonstrated experience with:
  
• REST APIs
  
• SOAP / WSDL Web Services
  
• JSON / XML messaging
  
• User Interface development
  
• Web components
  
• UI libraries/frameworks
  
• Integration with third-party solutions and services
  
• Experience using design and development tools such as:
  
• MS Visio
  
• Power Designer
  
• Eclipse
  
• JetBrains IntelliJ
  
• Atom
  
• Visual Studio Code
  
• Other comparable enterprise development/design tools
  

• Demonstrated experience leading development teams in the delivery of end-to-end, enterprise-level IT solutions.
  
• Proven ability to conduct solution design walkthroughs and code walkthroughs.
  
• Experience providing technical leadership and direction to:
  
• System Analysts
  
• Software Developers
  
• Testers
  
• Other technical project resources
  
• Knowledge of:
  
• Project management methodologies
  
• Analytical tools and processes
  
• Work estimation
  
• ITIL best practices
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead major, complex IT projects, coordinate technical staff and external consultants, and ensure deliverables are completed within defined scope, timelines, quality standards, and project parameters.
  

• Strong ability to identify, investigate, and coordinate resolution of technical problems and incidents.
  
• Ability to conduct technical research, assess client requirements, lead design initiatives, and develop technical recommendations and solution alternatives.
  
• Strong experience with:
  
• Systems debugging
  
• Troubleshooting
  
• Refactoring
  
• Performance optimization
  
• Ability to develop technical design features and alternatives that ensure effective operation of:
  
• Hardware platforms
  
• Software platforms
  
• IT security controls
  
• Quality control systems
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to prepare technical reports, system documentation, user guides, and other project documentation.
  
• Ability to clearly explain complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Strong collaboration skills when working with project teams, business stakeholders, service delivery partners, vendors, and external stakeholders.
  
• Experience discussing and presenting application development methodologies and technical approaches.
  
• Ability to collaborate with, monitor, and manage service delivery partners.
  
• Comfortable participating in technical working groups, IT discussions, committees, and stakeholder meetings.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently.
  
• Strong interpersonal, consulting, negotiation, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
  
• Proven team player with a demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines and delivering project commitments.
  

• Experience working within a government or public-sector environment is strongly preferred.
  
• Ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge of government:
  
• Strategies
  
• Directives
  
• Policies
  
• Procedures
  
• Guidelines
  
• Understanding of IT standards and guidelines relating to:
  
• Architecture artifact development
  
• Architecture checkpoints
  
• Security
  
• Privacy
  
• IT governance and quality standards
  

1. 10+ years of IT systems development experience in complex, multi-platform environments.
   
2. Thorough knowledge of large-scale complex systems analysis, design, development, programming, Internet/Intranet, and emerging technologies.
   
3. Advanced full-stack, multi-tier solution development and systems integration experience.
   
4. Hands-on experience with REST APIs, SOAP/WSDL, JSON/XML messaging, UI/web components, and third-party integrations.
   
5. Strong ability to identify and resolve complex technical problems/incidents, conduct research, assess requirements, lead technical design activities, and develop recommendations.
   
6. Experience with debugging, refactoring, and system/application optimization.
   
7. Experience leading development teams and delivering enterprise-level IT solutions.
   
8. Experience conducting solution design and code walkthroughs.
   
9. Strong technical leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and consulting capabilities.
   
10. Ability to work 100% onsite at 5700 Yonge Street, Toronto, Monday to Friday.