Job Description

MUST HAVES:

Experience with COTS based Business Automation and Case Management solutions (ie: IBM Cloud Pack for Business Automation) 7+ years experience in Java based development utilizing a combination of WebSphere, JDBC, Oracle, DB2, DataPower and associated Web technologies including JavaScript and JSP 5+ years experience in integration of Open Source Software (OSS) products into new and existing systems Experience developing or maintaining large scale IT systems, including high-volume public facing programs ? Integration of service API's and micro-services to existing or new web services. Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and to design structured programs that efficiently satisfy these requirements Ability to write programs that are modular, well-structured, and easy to maintain
Description

Responsibilities:

Analysis of business requirement documents and liaison with clients.

Facilitating IT development, design, construction, testing, promotion, implementation of web-based/n-tier, cloud-based and mainframe applications

Responsible for Java based development utilizing a combination of WebSphere, JDBC, Oracle, DB2, DataPower and associated Web technologies including JavaScript and JSP

Responsible for in integration of Open Source Software (OSS) products into new and existing systems

Creation and walk-through of Systems Response documents, Technical Specifications, Application Inventory, and Implementation Plans.

Preparation of test plans, test data, and unit-testing of programs.

Preparation of implementation plans and promotion of programs.

System Support/Documentation

As assigned, response to client queries and troubleshooting of production incidents.

Conduct/participate in design walkthroughs as well as test case and test results walkthroughs.

Support testing of the changes by other team members.

Weekly reporting on status, progress, and key issue/concerns as directed by the Project Lead/Project Manager or Portfolio Manger

Participate in business requirements walkthroughs.

before being promoted into production

Perform assigned system, iteration, acceptance, regression, volume, performance, post implementation and/or user acceptance testing tasks

Analyze business requirements documentation including Use Cases and non-functional requirements.

Contribute to the testing strategy and create systems test plan and test suites (including test cases).

Analyze test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test strategy.

Verify actual results meet expected results. Examine test databases using SQL. Analyze and log test results. Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system.

Provide recommendations to the Project Manager as to the acceptance or rejection of any changed system components.

Weekly reporting on status, progress, and key issue/concerns as directed by the Project Lead or Sr. Project Manager.

Transfer skills and knowledge to selected OPS staff.

The resource may be required to do similar work related to the role, for other initiatives within PRS, as directed by the manager

NOTES:

Extension/Amendment Attestation:

Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW.

Assignment Type: T

his position is currently listed as "Hybrid" and consultants will be required to work in the physical workplace. The details of this arrangement will be at the Hiring Manager's discretion.

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skill

7+ years experience in Java based development utilizing a combination of WebSphere, JDBC, Oracle, DB2, DataPower and associated Web technologies including JavaScript and JSP

5+ years experience in integration of Open Source Software (OSS) products into new and existing systems

Experience in development and design of new mid-tier applications or enhancement to existing ones in a DevOPS focused environment (current environment: IBM WebSphere - Java EE - Oracle and DB2 / new environment: Angular or React.js - Java SpringBoot - Cloud computing).

Preparation of automated deployment builds (Jenkins)

Experience in structured, agile and DevOp methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.

Experience with COTS based Business Automation and Case Management solutions (ie: IBM Cloud Pack for Business Automation)

Experience with one or more platforms, including the operating system, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways

Experience developing or maintaining large scale IT systems, including high-volume public facing programs

Development and design of new programs or enhancements to existing ones

Integration of service API's and micro-services to existing or new web services.

Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and to design structured programs that efficiently satisfy these requirements

Ability to write programs that are modular, well-structured, and easy to maintain

Demonstrated success writing system design and implementation documents

Experience with, and understanding of, relational databases (DB2, Oracle, MS-SQL)

Preparation of test plans, test data, and unit-testing of programs

Preparation of implementation plans and promotion of modules

Participate in business requirements walkthroughs

Conduct/participate in design walkthroughs

Conduct/participate in testing walkthroughs

50%

Analytical Skills

Analysis of business requirement documents and liaison with clients Experience adopting and adhering to unified I&IT project management methodologies, enterprise architecture and gating frameworks, and standard systems development methodologies. Respond to client queries and troubleshooting of production incidents Proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experience.
30%

Communications Skills

Strong verbal and written communications skills. Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills. Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders. A demonstrated team player with a track record for meeting deadlines. Demonstrated success in working productively with business clients, developers, and technical specialists such as DBAs, web administrators, etc. Demonstrated experience reporting status, progress, and key issue/concerns to project managers and leads.
15%

Public Sector Experience

Experience working in the public sector on a mid-tier cloud and/or legacy platform.

5%

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $110.00-$115.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have Ministry experience?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5B 2L1