Full Stack Software Developer

Job Description:

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.
• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems that 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.
• Full Stack Skills Proficient with both front-end and back-end development, including any associated areas such as database design/management and DevOps.
• Knowledge and experience with the design and implementation of the overall web architecture.
• Experience with the implementation of approved user interface, design, and deployment of the database.
• 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 in integrating front-end UI with the constructed API.
• Knowledge and experience in the 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 documentation as required.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Programmer and Development Skills - 65%:

• Experience in systems design, configuration, integration and development, IT security, programming concepts, languages and related methods, techniques, practices and standards in JAVA, J2EE, JSF, HTML/DHTML, XML/XSL.
• Experience in using open-source software such as Spring, myBatis, Bootstrap, jQuery.
• Hands-on experience in n-tier web-based application development using Oracle database.
• Development experience using emerging technologies such as Web Services, web-responsive frontend development, and AODA-compliant solutions.
• Experience using reporting tools such as Jasper.
• Demonstrated experience directly supporting the SDLC (agile/iterative) and implementation of business-critical software applications and systems.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle SQL scripts and a good understanding of RDBMS.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skill - 30%:

• Analytical skills to assess the feasibility of a broad range of options, make recommendations, and develop customized strategies to resolve unique problems.
• Consultation, interpersonal, and teamwork skills to discuss client requirements, lead discussions of system development options and technical process, and to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

Public Sector Experience - 5%:

• Experience with Public Sector application and information architecture, methodologies, and GO–ITS standards would be an asset.
• Familiar with Public Sector Threat Risk Assessment (TRA) and Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) process.