Assignment: RQ07138 - Software Developer - Senior
Start Date: 2024-06-03
End Date: 2025-03-31
Office Location
Organization: Children, Youth & Social Services Cluster
Ministry: Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
# Business Days: 206.00
Title: Software Developer
Please note this role is part of a Hybrid Work Arrangement and resource(s) will be required to work at a minimum of 2-3 day per week at 5700 Yonge St. MUST HAVE:

• 8+ years of software development experience in ASP.NET Web API
• 8+ years of software development experience in VB.NET
• 8+ years of software development experience in SQL Server Database

Description 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 migrationsGeneral 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

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 #1 - Percentage: 50%

• Provide end to end solution design and recommendations to achieve business outcomes in alignment with business requirements.
• 8+ years of software development experience in ASP.NET Web API, VB.NET and SQL Server Database
• Software prototyping and construction Design, Build, and Modify existing business-tier components, Web applications, and database objects using Microsoft platform technologies (ASP.NET Web API, VB.NET, SQL Server Database).
• Create prototypes, if necessary, to validate proposed solutions and seek feedback from stakeholders
• Good understanding and experience following test-driven development and continuous integration practices
• Analysis and Design Transforms high-level design into low-level design, and implementation.
• Work with Team Leads to properly define/clarify business requirements, development estimation, and work plan finalization
• Perform unit and integration testing on all developed code Create and execute unit and integration tests within development lifecycle
• Proactively benchmark application code to mitigate performance and scalability issues
• Work with Quality Assurance Team on issue reporting, resolution, and change control
• Support and Troubleshooting Assist Operations Team with any environment issues during application deployment across Development, QA, Staging, and Production environments.
• Assist other teams with troubleshooting problems that may arise from applications or integration of various components.
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting
• Establish development standards and design patterns and provide direction and guidance to Solution Developers when needed
• Experience in design and implementation of REST API integrations and best practices
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks
• Collaborate with product development to ensure designed solution responds to non-functional requirements e.g. availability, performance and ensure efficiency of the delivery pipeline
• Experience working in agile development environment
• Contribute to the effective management of risks and issues associated with Solution designs

#2 - Percentage: 30%

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals and support delivery outcomes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.

#3 - Percentage: 20%

• Expertise to influence testing strategy and guide test automation
• Provide mentorship and perform knowledge transfer to other peer team members
• Ability to provide user and system documentation as required