Job Description

This is a contract position for a Software Developer - Senior for our public sector client.
Work location: 21 College Street, Toronto
Duration: Six Months
7.25 hours/day
This is a Hybrid role that requires the candidate to be onsite 3 days of the week (This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non-negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.)Advantages
Good compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.Responsibilities
- Provide application development required to complete a like for like migration of five Microsoft Dynamics high sensitive business critical applications from On Premise Dynamics version 8.2 to Azure Cloud with Dynamics version 9.2.
- Perform data migration required to the above described applications migration
- Configure and secure Azure hosting environment to support high sensitive business critical applications
- Work with architecture team to developer architectural artifacts for OPS Gating
- Work with Cyber Security to complete threat risk assessment
- Provide assistance with load testing, penetration testing and AODA compliance testing.
- Assess existing application and identify tasks and effort required to migrate each application
- Creation of technical specifications for systems development
- Configure and secure new cloud environment in alignment with OPS cloud policy and standard
- Define, document, test and implement data migration strategy and scripts required to migrate the applications to the cloud
- Design, implement and work with the project team in completing all relevant and required documentation in alignment with OPS standards
- The consultant will be responsible for identifying deprecated code and functionality and provide out of the box solutions that will produce a like for like replacement of the functionality in the upgraded version of the application.
- This includes developing detailed programming specifications, user interface designs, prototypes, writing and/or generating code compiling data driven programs conducting unit tests and debugging code to troubleshoot incidents and defects,
- Analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and documentation of solutions for relevant projects
- Work with clients to design effective application changes to meet business needs and support a like for like migration using the best of the new technologies
- Working with any one or more of the technologies below, the consultant will:
- Participate in the coding and development of application components including user interface, data services, data synchronization, and deployment services.
- Participate in project design and application JAD sessions / walkthroughs;
- Development of required Software Architecture Documentation for the project;
- Produce Use Cases, Class diagrams, component diagrams, state diagram etc.;
- Develop solutions to replace deprecated components focusing on like for like and out of the box solutions
- Develop documentation for testing, implementation, defect tracking as per OPS standards;
- Participate in, document and configure output from application design sessions
- Participate in the Unit / System / Integration Testing
- Development of user authentication and access component according to predefined business rules in existing applications
- Design and development of user and system interface(s)
- Preparation of install package and install books as required
- Provide input and complete documentation for the application deployment plan for the production environment;
- Completion of all required documentation and system artifacts including update technical documentation, and provide input for User Guide & Training Guide;
- Estimates for assigned tasks and percent complete
- The consultant will provide a detailed list of all work/artefacts completed on the project
- Attend any meetings related to the resolution of any requests or support incidents as required
- Ensures knowledge transfer to internal staff - the consultant will transfer over all information, research, code, documents, etc. to the client
- Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines.
- Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the Assignment Deliverables, as soon as he/she becomes aware of them.
- Submit Deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed.
- Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices.
- Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry architecture/technology standards and best practices.
- Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Guidelines.
- Comply with the Ontario Government I&IT Directive, Operational Policy on the I&IT Project Gateway Process, and other applicable Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.
- Participate in Knowledge transferThe Vendor\'s Personnel will also be required to
- Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines;
- Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the Assignment - Deliverables, as soon as the he/she becomes aware of them;
- Submit Deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed;
- Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices;
- Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry architecture/technology standards and best practices;
- Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Guidelines;
- Provide knowledge and skill transfer to a designated Cluster/Ministry staff;
- And Comply with the Ontario Government I&IT Directive, Operational Policy on the I&IT Project Gateway Process, and other applicable Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.Qualifications
- At least 8 years of experience developing applications using Microsoft Dynamics
- Application development using Microsoft Dynamics On Premise and Microsoft Dynamics Cloud version 9.2
- Experience migrating applications and data from on Premise Dynamics to Cloud
- Experience configuring and securing Azure Cloud environment to meet OPS security and access policy standards
- At least 10 years in applications development with 8 years focusing on Microsoft Dynamics and at least 2 projects developing for cloud or migrating applications to the cloud
- Strong Microsoft Dynamics development skills and experience
- Extensive migration experience to upgrade our business critical , high sensitivity Microsoft Dynamics 8.2 on premise applications to Azure Cloud hosting using MS Dynamics version 9.2
- Hand-on experience on securing applications in Azure Cloud
- Experience working in Agile methodology
- Experience with Azure cloud technologies including optimization, security, access control, availability and integrity of the environment
- Experience planning and implementing data migration for large scale Microsoft Dynamics migrations from On Premise Dynamics versions to Cloud version implementation
- A minimum of 5 Years of public sector experienceSummary
If interested and qualified for this role, please apply today for immediate consideration!Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada\'s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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