Anyone interested have relevant skills can share their resume on [email protected]
Title: RQ09280 - Software Developer - Senior
Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Period: Appprx. 6 Months
Start Date: 2025-06-02
End Date: 2025-12-18
Working Hrs.: 7.25 Hrs. / day
Location: 5700 Yonge St
Hybrid role - Candidate is required to come in office - 3 days a week/2 day remote
MUST HAVES:

• Understanding of the WordPress CMS, architecture, and customizations
• Ability to develop or customize themes and plugins.
• Strong front end and back-end development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Familiarity with MySQL and how WordPress interacts with databases.
• Experience in performance optimization - speed, caching, image optimization and code efficiency.
• Knowledge of securing WordPress installations against vulnerabilities
• REST API integration with third-party tools or services.
• Experience in implementation of WordPress solutions in Azure cloud stack (App Services, Database Service, Cloud Security, CI/CD Pipeline setup and maintenance).

Description:

• 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 (PHP, JavaScript, HTML, Web Development)
· Experience in application design, latest design patterns, deployment and troubleshooting
· Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies (MySQL, Oracle)
· 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 in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
· Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
· 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 of AI Chatbots using popular foundational models
· Knowledge of machine learning, data handling and experience in AI frameworks
Desirable Skills:
· Understanding of the WordPress CMS, architecture, and customizations
· Ability to develop or customize themes and plugins.
· Strong front end and back-end development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
· Familiarity with MySQL and how WordPress interacts with databases.
· Experience in performance optimization - speed, caching, image optimization and code efficiency.
· Knowledge of securing WordPress installations against vulnerabilities
· REST API integration with third-party tools or services.
· Experience in implementation of WordPress solutions in Azure cloud stack (App Services, Database Service, Cloud Security, CI/CD Pipeline setup and maintenance).
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Selection Criteria:
This role is part of a Hybrid Work Arrangement and resource(s) will be required to work a minimum of 2-3 days per week at 5700 Yonge St. or at discretion of Hiring Manager.
Technical Expertise 80%
· Experience as a Senior Technical Consultant in large-scale enterprises and involvement in I&IT transformation projects.
· Understanding of the WordPress CMS, architecture, and customizations
· Ability to develop or customize themes and plugins.
· Strong front end and back-end development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
· Familiarity with MySQL and how WordPress interacts with databases.
· Experience in performance optimization - speed, caching, image optimization and code efficiency.
· Knowledge of securing WordPress installations against vulnerabilities
· REST API integration with third-party tools or services.
· Experience in implementation of WordPress solutions in Azure cloud stack (App Services, Database Service, Cloud Security, CI/CD Pipeline setup and maintenance).
· Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
· Ability to provide end-to-end solution design, offering recommendations to achieve business outcomes in alignment with business requirements.
· Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals and support delivery of successful outcomes.
· Develop code following development standards, architectural governance principles, and design patterns, ensuring consistency and quality in end-to-end solutions.
· Incorporate security requirements into design, ensuring compliance with industry security standards and policies.
· Conduct thorough code reviews, including unit testing, to ensure software quality and reliability.
· Address defects and provide support to developers, testers, and end-users, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption.
Methodology, testing and troubleshooting. - 20%
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, complemented by excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities.
· Experience working in an Agile development environment, with the ability to provide comprehensive user and system documentation as needed.
· Contribute to effective risk and issue management related to solution designs, ensuring potential problems are identified and addressed proactively.
· Collaborate with cross-functional and distributed teams, including designers, developers, architects, project managers, and QA, to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
· Promote industry standards and best practices within product teams to maintain high quality and consistency in development.