Software Developer - Senior

Job Title: Software Developer - Senior

Location: Toronto

Work Model: Onsite

Duration: 6 months

Extension: 1 Time

Must Haves

• Thorough knowledge of large-scale complex systems analysis techniques and methodologies, design and development, programming concepts and languages, internet/intranet and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience of full-stack multi-tier solutions / system components analysis, design, coding and systems integration, using multiple technologies - REST API, SOAP/WSDL web services, JSON/XML messaging and User Interface (e.g. Web components, UI libraries/frameworks), as well as integration with third party solutions / services.
• Able to identify and coordinate the resolution of technical problems and incidents, conduct research, assess client requirements, lead design projects, and develop recommendations.

Description / Responsibilities / Skills

Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis, in collaboration with the business analysts
• Solutions design and architecture artifacts - conceptual, logical and physical
• Architecture checkpoints activities and support
• Complete documentation - technical and user guides
• Collaboration with system testers to develop test cases for system functional, performance and vulnerability testing
• Knowledge transfer checklist and walkthrough for the technical project team members

Technical Skills and Experience

• 10+ years demonstrated knowledge and experience of IT systems development in multi-platform environments (web, desktop, mobile, mainframe, micro/mini systems, etc.)

Deliverables

• Solutions design and architecture artifacts - conceptual, logical and physical
• Complete documentation - technical and user guides
• System / solution components coding and integration
• System unit and integration testing
• Test cases development for unit and integration testing
• Knowledge transfer checklist and walkthrough for the technical project team members

Experience & Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills and Experience 30 points

• 10+ years demonstrated knowledge and experience of IT systems development in multi-platform environments (web, desktop, mobile, mainframe, micro/mini systems, etc.) and multi-tiered open-standard technologies such as JSP/Servlet, JEE, EJB, JNDI, JDBC, JMS, XML, JSON, REST and SOAP-based Web Services, Strut Framework, Tomcat, Apache, Oracle Designer, WebSphere, WebLogic, SUN Solaris, Windows 2008/2012, .NET, VPN, PKI, LDAP, Oracle RDBMS PL/SQL, development and deployment tools (e.g. source codes and application packages management).

Systems Components, Development and Integration 20 points

• Experience with using design and development tools (e.g. MS Visio, Power Designer, Eclipse, JetBrains IntelliJ, Atom/Visual Code etc.) for solution artefacts design and development.

Technical Project Leadership 15 points

• Experience leading a development team to deliver an end-to-end enterprise-level IT solutions.
• Ability and experience to conduct solution design and code walkthrough.
• Provide technical leadership for system analysts, developers and testers.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, analytical tools and processes, work estimation, and ITIL best practices
• Ability and experience to lead major complex IT projects, direct teams of technical staff and external consultants, and ensure project deliverables are delivered within specified parameters.

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills 15 points

• Experience with systems debugging, refactoring and optimization
• Develop technical design features and alternatives to ensure effective operation of hardware and software platforms and IT security and quality control systems

Communication, Consultation, and Interpersonal Skills 15 points

• Effective communication skills to prepare reports, documentation and explain technical solutions to IT and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work cooperatively with project staff and external stakeholders to discuss application development methods.
• You can collaborate, monitor, and manage service delivery partners, and participate in various IT group discussions/committees
• Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently
• Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders.
• A demonstrated team player with a proven track record for meeting deadlines

Public Sector Experience 5 points

• Ability to acquire knowledge of the government`s strategies, directives, policies/ procedures/guidelines.
• Understanding of IT standards and guidelines related to architecture artefacts creation and checkpoints, as well security and privacy