Job Description

RQ09919 - Sr. Software Developer

1 year and 2 months contract, possible 2 extensions

Toronto - 222 Jarvis Street

Security Level: CRJMC

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

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 patterns, 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

MUST-HAVES:

• 10+ years experience in developing n-tier Enterprise applications
• 10+ years hands-on development with C#, .Net Framework (Version 4.6 and above)
• Must have extensive experience with C#, ASP. NET, .NET CORE, RAZOR, BLAZOR, SAX BASIC and Entity framework
• Experience with XML, XSLT and PDF/UA
• Experience with Visual Studio
• Expertise in MVC Framework, Angular (Version 2 and above)
• Proficient working with Databases, MS SQL and Azure DocumentDB

Nice to Have Skills:

• Agile development experience - Scrum, User Stories, CI, TDD, Automated Tests, etc.
• User experience design
• Web UI design
• Microsoft Azure file storage, Cosmos DB, GIT
• Experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA)

All positions require the following soft skills (no need to add on skills matrix):

• Be a good team player
• Sound time management (working with multiple projects)
• Excellent communication skill