Senior Application Developer - Azure DevOps, Power Apps & Middleware

Assignment: RQ11627 - Software Developer - Senior

Job Title: Senior Application Developer Azure DevOps, Power Apps & Middleware

Requisition (SS): RQ11627

Start Date: 2026-09-08

Client: Central Agencies Cluster

End Date: 2027-03-22

Office Location: 33 King West, Oshawa / 222 Jarvis st. Toronto

Organization: Central Agencies Cluster

Extension # of Days: 89.00

Ministry: Ministry of Treasury Board Secretariat

# Business Days: 134.00

5 days onsite

Must Have:

• Solid and current programming knowledge (ideally including a knowledge of Java)
• Experience with low-code platforms (ie Power Apps)
• Full understanding of the use of Azure DevOps
• Solid understanding of server operating systems (Windows & Linux)
• Assess and test Change Requests (CRQ) with technical content and update as necessary
• Ability to provide user and system documentation as required
• Ability to conduct user experience research and translate user stories into viable product enhancements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills

Description

Responsibilities

• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes: developing detailed programming specifications writing and/or generating code o 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

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 Additional Skills Azure DevOps and GitHub and other emerging technologies such as Power Apps
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and leadership abilities to be able to oversee the quality assurance of the project from technical perspective

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

• Onsite Work Environment: The successful candidate is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between the standard working hours of 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location.

Evaluation Criteria

Technical Knowledge and Experience - 50%

• Solid and current programming knowledge (ideally including a knowledge of Java)
• Experience with low-code platforms (ie Power Apps)
• Full understanding of the use of Azure DevOps
• Solid understanding of server operating systems (Windows & Linux)
• Performance Tuning - must have the ability to diagnose and optimize queries, indexes, and server performance
• Backup & Recovery - must understand the relevance and processes involed
• Multi DBMS Knowledge - must have a solid working knowledge of Oracle 19c, DB2/Windows,
• Experience with Windows and Linux-based technologies
• Experience with middleware and gateways
• Experience in application monitoring and support
• Experience in middleware software installation, configuration, tuning and administration, as well as experience with application development
• Experience with change management and release management as processes supporting the implementation of large applications
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
• Ability to analyze and solve data integrity, security, configuration and recovery issues
• Assess and test Change Requests (CRQ) with technical content and update as necessary
• Ability to participate in release promotions/implementations and patching
• A team player with a track record of meeting deadlines
• Provide end-to-end solution design, development, and unit testing, along with recommendations to achieve business outcomes aligned with business requirements, the Cluster reference architecture, and Ministry-specific objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals and support delivery outcomes.
• Experience in designing and implementing REST API integrations and best practices
• Incorporate security requirements into the design, understand and comply with OPS security standards and policies.

Communication and troubleshooting - 30%

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to conduct user experience research and translate user stories into viable product enhancements
• Experience working in an agile development environment
• Ability to provide user and system documentation as required
• Contribute to the effective management of risks and issues associated with Solution designs
• Collaborate with cross-functional and distributed teams, including designers, developers, architects, project managers, and QA
• Promotes industry standards and best practices with the product teams.
• Perform thorough code reviews, including unit tests and ensure high quality of the software.
• Fix defects and support other developers, testers and end users

Planning and documentation - 20%

• Write technical documentation that supports and thoroughly explains the architecture
• Deliver knowledge transfer sessions to the team on the work completed
• Produce reports and updates as required