Position: Java Developer

Location:
Onsite/Toronto

Job ID#:
RQ10853

Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities

• 
  Design, implement, and continuously expand data
  pipelines by performing extraction, transformation, and loading
  activities.
• 
  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.
• 
  Resolve and troubleshoot technical problems which
  arise during the use and operation of software packages, including
  providing technical assistance in implementation, conversion, and
  migrations.

Skills /
Experience

Must Have

• 
  Significant hands‑on experience building
  responsive, performant applications for both web and mobile platforms.
• 
  Advanced knowledge of Java, JavaScript/TypeScript,
  and modern frameworks such as SpringBoot, React, and Next.js; able to
  architect and mentor others on best practices.
• 
  Deep hands‑on experience with Node.js for
  developing scalable mid‑tier and backend services.
• 
  Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI
  development patterns.
• 
  Strong understanding of modern cloud‑based
  architectures and component‑driven development in React and Java.
• 
  Familiarity with implementing modern architecture
  principles and patterns, including serverless architectures,
  microservices, and RESTful API design.

General
Experience

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  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 eliciting and documenting information
  from diverse business stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• 
  Experience with application architecture, front‑end
  and back‑end integration, API development.
• 
  Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, decision‑making,
  verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• 
  A team player with a track record for meeting
  deadlines.

Full Stack
Skills

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  Proficient with both front‑end and back‑end
  development, including database design/management and DevOps.
• 
  Knowledge and experience with design and
  implementation of overall web architecture.
• 
  Experience with implementation of approved user
  interface, design, and deployment of databases.
• 
  Knowledge and experience ensuring the entire stack
  is designed and built for speed and scalability.
• 
  Knowledge and experience with the design and
  construction of REST API services.
• 
  Knowledge and experience integrating front‑end UI
  with constructed APIs.
• 
  Knowledge and experience in design and
  implementation of continuous integration and deployment.

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 the Accessibility
  for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related regulations and
  standards.
• 
  Ability to provide user and system documentation as
  required.
• 
  High level of knowledge around the Angular
  framework and JavaScript.
• 
  High‑level knowledge of front‑end interfaces.
• 
  Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and good
  understanding of Swagger files.
• 
  Demonstrated ability to create self‑contained,
  reusable, and testable modules and components building on AngularJS.
• 
  Experience creating, designing, and implementing
  layouts for new and existing web pages.
• 
  Excellent knowledge of front‑end programming
  languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AngularJS) with ability to render server‑side
  and client‑side content.
• 
  Experience designing user interactions on websites,
  developing servers and databases for website functionality, and coding for
  mobile platforms.
• 
  Fundamental knowledge of UX/UI.
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  Experience ensuring front‑end code can query APIs.
• 
  Experience with Java WebLogic and Java programming
  for web applications (Tomcat, WebLogic), EJB, Servlet.
• 
  Strong database and SQL skills (Oracle, SQL
  Server).
• 
  Experience / knowledge of REST and SOAP web
  services.
• 
  Experience / knowledge of Azure DevOps, JIRA,
  Agile/Scrum.

Skills –
Experience & Skill Set Requirements

Engineering
Practices – 20%

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  Collaborates effectively within a cross‑functional
  Agile product team (developers, UX, QA, product managers, architects).
• 
  Demonstrates strong commitment to applying and
  promoting best practices in front‑end, mid‑tier, and backend development.
• 
  Experience working as a core contributor in
  autonomous, cross‑functional product teams.
• 
  Maintains exceptional attention to detail with
  clean, maintainable, well‑structured code.
• 
  Deep experience with Agile delivery practices and
  Azure DevOps tools (boards, pipelines, code review workflows).
• 
  Thrives in fast‑paced environments with shifting
  priorities.
• 
  Strong understanding of TDD methodologies,
  including writing unit tests, integration tests, and automated test
  suites.

Technical
Skills – 50%

• 
  Hands‑on experience building responsive, performant
  applications for web and mobile.
• 
  Advanced knowledge of Java, JavaScript/TypeScript,
  SpringBoot, React, Next.js.
• 
  Deep hands‑on Node.js experience for building
  scalable mid‑tier/back‑end services.
• 
  Strong HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI development
  expertise.
• 
  Proficient in Azure DevOps for backlog management,
  CI/CD pipelines, code branching, automated deployments.
• 
  Expertise in responsive design, debugging,
  performance optimization, Git workflows.
• 
  Ability to analyze user stories and translate them
  into robust applications.
• 
  Skilled at creating programming specifications and
  technical documentation.
• 
  Experienced in diagnosing and resolving technical
  issues across testing, integration, deployment, and production.
• 
  Experience developing secure web applications in
  compliance with PCI and WCAG 2.0.
• 
  Ensures all components meet AODA standards.
• 
  Strong understanding of semantic HTML, ARIA roles,
  accessibility patterns, and assistive technology compatibility (e.g.,
  JAWS).
• 
  Previous Ontario Government experience and
  familiarity with the Digital Dealer Registration (DDR) service is an
  asset.

Architecture
and Design – 20%

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  Strong understanding of modern cloud-based
  architectures and component-driven development (React, Java).
• 
  Ability to design and implement reusable, scalable,
  maintainable UI components.
• 
  Experience architecting modular components and
  frameworks.
• 
  Knowledge of performance optimization techniques
  for both front‑end and back‑end.
• 
  Familiarity with serverless architectures,
  microservices, RESTful API design.

Communication
Skills – 10%

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  Able to clearly articulate technical ideas and
  propose solutions.
• 
  Strong collaborator, capable of mentoring peers and
  supporting team goals.
• 
  Skilled in presenting technical recommendations to
  both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• 
  Strong documentation skills for code, technical
  processes, and architectural decisions.
• 
  Excellent analytical, problem‑solving,
  interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

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