Job Description

Title: Software Developer - Senior
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months + 12-month Possible Extension
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience with software development
• Must have extensive experience in development of enterprise-grade applications using Java with Spring Boot, JEE, EJB, JPA, JSF, Primefaces, Restful API and Angular frameworks, etc.
• Extensive experience with REST API design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing.
• Must have demonstrated experience in Angular including deep knowledge of Angular concepts like components, services, modules, decorators, and routing. And extensive experience with the latest Angular features and best practices.
• Demonstrated Front-end Development Skills including proficiency in HTML5, Angular frameworks, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript, Knowledge of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Demonstrated experience & expertise in DevOps, CI/CD automation.
• Experience in working with portals that handle documents requiring digital signatures and interoperable between multiple applications.
• Previous knowledge of working with containerized /Cloud-Native environments such as Azure, OpenShift, etc.
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and an understanding of how to use them in a Spring Integration context.
• Strong skills in SQL and extensive experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle, and non-structured database such as MongoDB.
• Have knowledge on application security in Cloud environment, for example, Oauth2, Multi-Factor Authentication, SSO, certificate based or protected API, JWT Authentication, TLS1.2, and others.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• A passion for staying up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and a desire to continuously learn and improve your skills.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, and experience diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
• A track record of delivering high-quality, robust, and scalable solutions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong expertise & experience (5+ years') in application design and development, using Java / JSF / JEE, Rest API / Spring Boot.
• Strong expertise & experience (5+ years') in the frontend UI development with Angular and Open-Source Cloud-Native framework, and AODA compliance (validation and remediation using WAVE, AXE, Screen Reader tools).
• In-depth knowledge of microservice architecture and experience building scalable, highly available, and highly sensitive systems.
• Experience in Lean and/or Agile methodologies for the design & development
• Able to analyze business and functional requirements, lead/participate in JAD sessions and prepare required architecture documentation.
• Create or assist with creation, review, and provide input and support of Enterprise Architecture artifacts for all checkpoints as required.
• Experience with applying various design patterns and standards to the technical design and development.
• Assist with system and user interface design and modifications (data & screen) as required.
• Ability to transfer knowledge to team members and other personnel.
• Hands-on experience with delivering product features from beginning to end (requirements, development, unit and integration testing) without supervision.
• Extensive experience with REST API design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing.
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and an understanding of how to use them in a Spring Integration context.
• Knowledge of data transformation techniques, such as mapping and normalization, and experience using them in a Spring Integration context.
• Strong skills in SQL and experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Strong experience with writing automated tests, including unit, API test, and a deep understanding of the testing process, including experience with WAF OWASP practices (investigation and remediation).
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience participating in sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Technical Design (35 Points)

• Extensive experience with, Java / JSF / JEE, Rest API (e.g. Spring Boot) design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing.
• Strong experience in developing Single Page Application (SPA) by using Angular Cloud Native Frameworks.
• Demonstrated and results-based experience in User Interface design, integration design, and data modeling for enterprise applications.
• Skilled in designing solutions from business requirements, especially using UML, JEE, and Service Bus.
• Practical knowledge in applying various design patterns and standards to the technical design and development.
• Demonstrated experience & expertise in DevOps, CI/CD automation.
• Knowledgeable in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for web application development, OMG technical standards, OWASP practices, and OPS architecture standards.

Technical Framework (35 Points)

• Hands-on and demonstrated experience in design and development using core JEE technologies, Microservice architecture, API Services, Enterprise Service Bus, Message Queue, etc.
• Hands-on and demonstrated experience in Java Frameworks (e.g. Spring, Shiro, Prime faces etc.), and technologies such as Hibernate, JSF, etc.
• Hands-on experience in developing Single Page Application (SPA) by using Angular.
• Must have prior experience in working with containerized environments such as Azure, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, etc.

Integration Skills (20 Points)

• Hands-on and demonstrated experience in design and development using Microservice architecture and API Services.
• Strong experience with enterprise integration technologies, such as Azure Service Bus, JMS, AMQP, or REST.
• Strong experience in integrating web applications with RESTful APIs. Knowledge of HTTP protocols and AJAX.
• Knowledge of data transformation techniques, such as mapping and normalization, and experience using them in a Spring Integration context.
• Strong skills in SQL and experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server, or Oracle.

Security (10 Points)

• Demonstrated experience with Security in Cloud environment, for example, Oauth2, Multi-Factor Authentication, SSO, PKI, RBAC, certificate based or protected API, JWT Authentication, TLS1.2, etc.
• Understanding of security best practices and demonstrated experience in implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Understanding of common web security practices and vulnerabilities. Knowledge of how to secure applications against common threats

Skills Required