Job Description

HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three (3) days in office. Candidates' resumes must include first and last name.

Description

Deliverables:

Work with Business Analysts / UX & UI Designer / Product Manager / Cloud Architect, base on storyboard, user stories, UI/UX artefacts, solution architecture, security requirements, data models, develop application design and technical specification document, deliver quality software products (including Minimal Viable Products and Cloud-Native Web Application products, AODA compliance) as required. Create object-oriented models in UML as design artefacts using tools such as Power Designer. Support Quality Assurance & Defect Management, including Unit Test, Test Automation, Penetration / Vulnerability Test, Load Test, AODA Test, system / user test, migration test, etc. Construct / enhance / renew web applications using Cloud-Native / PaaS & Java EE application models (e.g. Microservice Architecture, API-based model, Responsive Web Design, Serverless Architecture, etc), and industry-leading Open Source frameworks like Angular, React / Redux, JSON, Node.js, Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC, Lombok Annotations, in addition to Java 1.8+, JDK 11+, EJB, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JPA, XML (DOM, SAX, XSLT), DHTML/HTML, Web Service, WebLogic (14+) / WebSphere / JBoss / TomCat / WildFly, relational, hierarchical and NoSQL databases Provide critical application support (incident investigation, troubleshooting, interim / long-term fixes, maintenance / incremental changes, etc) for complex production Java enterprise Applications Provide Method of Procedure (implementation package) document for production releases where required, and operational procedure document for production support staff as required. Co-ordinate system development activities and provide technical consultative support to other staff members. Provide knowledge transfer to ministry staff at all stages of this assignment. Provide post implementation support.

Skills:

10+ year knowledge of, and experience with the following computing environments: Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS, etc, and SQL/Stored Procedure programming Operating System / Platforms: Unix (Solaris, AIX), Linux (e.g. RedHat), Windows (Server), container platforms / technologies (e.g. Docker), industry leading IaaS / PaaS Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure App Service) Web / Application Servers: WebLogic (14+), WebSphere, JBoss, TomCat, WildFly, Microsoft IIS, etc 15+ year experience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design (UML - Use Case/Class Sequence/ Collaboration/State) and 3+ year experience with Micro Service Architecture model 10+ year experience in developing web-based applications using JEE (Java 1.8+, JDK 11+, EJB, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JNDI), XML (DOM, SAX, XSLT), DHTML/HTML, Struts, JavaScript, Web Services, JUnit, Log4J, iTEXT, Jasper Reports, Jakarta Commons Beans Utilities / Collections framework, Apache Commons Logging, Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC, JSON, etc Secure web application under OWASP guideline and rules 3+ year experience in Angular, React / Redux, GraphQL, Node.js, Lombok Annotations, etc. Good understanding and exposure (3+ years) of program & service concepts, general and best practices, business processes & rules, stakeholders & relationships, service delivery models (incl. self service / digital service), private & public partnership, etc in complex and high-impact public sector (e.g. transportation safety) related licensing, registration, permit, enforcement, safety inspection, photo identification and related fraud prevention line of businesses, services, or functional areas, in relation to I&IT application software delivery Proven Experience (10+ years) with all stages of automated system implementation in large complex high volume heterogenous systems, with online Mainframe Transactions Experience (15+ years) in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications 3+ year experience and knowledge in Cloud-Native application design, Agile, DevOps Continuous Delivery / Continuous Integration methodologies / processes, integration of business rules engines (e.g. Oracle Process Automation OPA) Demonstrable knowledge and experience (2+ years) working in accordance with policies and procedures of Public Sector Service in Canada. Working experience with toolsets and open source software packages / frameworks that support object oriented languages, web application, and Cloud-Native product development including: Configuration / Builds: Harvest (or similar), Ant, GitHub / GitLab, Maven (v3) build tools UML modeling tools, e.g. PowerDesigner Eclipse, Visual Studio Test Automation Framework / Tools, e.g. Selenium, JAWS, WAVE, Chrome AXE, NVDA, WC3 Validator Excellent problem solving, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills. A team player with the ability to work with competing priorities and strict deadlines. Proven ability to perform to successful completion assignments of high magnitude and complexity.


Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Evaluation Criteria

Technical Skills in Web-based Java EE (Enterprise Edition, 10+ years) / Cloud-Native PaaS (3+ years) application development: 30 PointsOverall 10+ years' work experience as a software developer on Java enterprise and Cloud-Native application analysis, design and development Strong (and recent) technical design, build / development, and quality assurance expertise in Java EE and Cloud-Native frameworks, standards, technologies and tools Working experience of developing Web-based Java EE and Cloud-Native applications using Java 1.8+, JDK 11+, EJB, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBS, JNDI, XML, DOM, SAX, and XSLT, DHTML/HTML, Struts, Node.js, JSON, Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Spring MVC, JavaScript, Web Services, JUnit, Log4J, iTEXT, Jasper Reports, Jakarta Commons Beans Utilities / Collections framework, Apache Commons Logging, etc Solution design and development experience for Cloud-Native PaaS based technologies Secure web application development under OWASP guideline and rules


Computing Environments and Toolsets (10+ years): 20 PointsKnowledge of, and experienced with the following computing environments: Database: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS, etc, and SQL programming Operating Systems / Cloud Platforms: UNIX (Solaris, AIX), Linux (e.g. RedHat), Windows (Server), container platforms / technologies (e.g. Docker), industry leading IaaS / PaaS Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure App Service) Web / Application Servers: WebLogic (14+), WebSphere, JBoss, TomCat Working experience with toolsets / frameworks that support object oriented languages, web application, and Cloud-Native product development including: Configuration / Builds: Harvest (or similar), Ant, GitHub / GitLab, Maven (v3) build tools UML modeling tools, e.g. PowerDesigner Eclipse, Visual Studio Test Automation Framework / Tools, e.g. Selenium, JAWS, WAVE, Chrome AXE, NVDA, WC3 Validator


User Interface Design / Development (3+ years): 5 PointsFamiliar with UX / UI design principles and guidelines, familiar with Angular, React / Redux, and AODA compliance


Subject Matter Knowledge and Expertise (3+ years) in related Business Programs, Services, and Processes: 5 PointsGood understanding of program & service concepts, general and best practices, business processes & rules, stakeholders & relationships, service delivery models (incl. self service / digital service), private & public partnership, etc in complex and high-impact public sector (e.g. transportation safety) related licensing, registration, permit, enforcement, safety inspection, photo identification and related fraud prevention line of businesses, services, or functional areas, in relation to I&IT application software delivery


Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (15+ years) and complex & modern application system implementation / delivery: 15 PointsExperience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design (UML - Use Case/Class sequence/Collaboration/State) and Micro Service Architecture model Experience with all stages of automated system implementation in large complex high volume heterogenous systems, with online Mainframe Transactions Knowledge in Cloud-Native application design, Agile, DevOps Continuous Delivery / Continuous Integration methodologies / processes, integration of business rules engines Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.


Public Sector Experience (2+ years): 5 PointsExperience with Public Sector I&IT Solutions architecture, application design / development (& secure programming) / quality assurance standards, solution / project delivery methodologies, and practices Demonstrable knowledge and experience in working in accordance with policies and procedures of Canadian Public Sector Services


Interpersonal & Communication Skills: 10 PointsA team player with the ability to work with competing priorities and strict deadlines. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communications skills; interpersonal and negotiation skill


Database SQL/Stored Procedure (3+ years), Azure Data Factory (1 year): 10 PointsStrong skills to write sql, create views and create/update stored procedure. Knowledge in data transformation using Azure Data Factory

Must haves:

Java Developer Java Enterprise Cloud Native JSON, Spring Framework, Spring Boot Oracle, SQL


React - Preferred