Assignment: RQ07504 - Software Developer- Front End - Senior

Job Title: Java/J2EE Developer

Requisition (SS): RQ07504

Start Date: 2024-05-27

End Date: 2025-03-31

Client: Government Services Integration Cluster

Office Location: 222 Jarvis Street

Organization: Government Services Integration Cluster

Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (former MGCS)

# Business Days: 214.00

Candidate is required to work onsite 3 days per week (as required) and 2 days remote within Ontario.

Must Haves:

• 10+ years' experience in the use of J2EE development tools: WebSphere Application Development environment, utilizing tools such as RSA or Eclipse etc.
• 10+ years' experience Spring Framework, IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.x, JSP.
• 10+ UID development, Angular, CSS, Agile paradigm, usage of RSA.
• Extensive experience with IBM Urban Code tools.
• Extensive experience with responsive development and HTML5.
• Extensive experience coding for mobile devices.
• 10+ years of experience with developing J2EE application in compliance with PCI and WCAG 2.0 Standards, and bringing applications to AODA Compliancy.
• Experience with JAWS, WAI-ARIA, HTML 5, Hi Sheriff.
• Previous experience with developing and supporting Driver, Vehicle and Health services in ServiceOntario web portal.
• Experience with Canada Post Address module, IBM Web Content Management and Government Payment Gateway.

Nice to Have:

• Previous Public Sector Experience is an asset.

Description

Responsibilities: Designing, developing and implementing front end code including user interface interactions and creating attractive and effective user interfaces 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 Front End Skills Knowledge and experience coding and using basic artwork to deliver a complete user interface Experience creating web interfaces for large websites. Experienced with complex large-scale systems Experience with Cross browser compatibility Experience with Responsive frameworks Experience with Social Media APIs Experience defining product strategy and roadmap Experience working with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities, runs beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples, and becomes an expert with respect to the competition 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

Development experience: 25%

• 10+ years' experience in the use of J2EE development tools: WebSphere Application Development environment, utilizing tools such as RSA or Eclipse etc. (must have)
• 10+ IBM Websphere portal development experience.
• 10+ years' experience Spring Framework, IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.x, JSP (must have)
• 10+ UID development, Angular, CSS, Agile paradigm, usage of RSA (must have)
• 10+ Java development experience
• 10+ Database experience: Oracle
• Extensive experience with IBM Urban Code tools (must have)

UI/UX experience: 25%

• 5+ years of extensive hands-on experience with CSS
• Extensive experience with responsive development and HTML5 (must have)
• Extensive experience coding for mobile devices (must have)

AODA experience: 25%

• 10+ years of experience with developing J2EE application in compliance with PCI and WCAG 2.0 Standards, and bringing applications to AODA Compliancy (must have)
• Experience with JAWS, WAI-ARIA, HTML 5, Hi Sheriff (must have)

S2i portal experience: 25%

• Previous experience with developing and supporting Driver, Vehicle and Health services in ServiceOntario web portal (must have).
• Experience with Canada Post Address module, IBM Web Content Management and Government Payment Gateway (must have).