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Senior Java Software Engineer

Russell Tobin
Toronto, ON
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Full-time
Executive

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Technical Consultant with a strong background in public sector healthcare IT projects, particularly within federal, provincial, and broader public sector organizations. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth expertise across complex IT environments, clinical system integration, and technical leadership to support large-scale, mission-critical application design, development, and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Public Sector & Healthcare IT Experience:

  • Collaborate with federal, provincial, and broader public sector stakeholders, including healthcare providers.
  • Apply working knowledge of provincial immunization systems and public sector healthcare IT projects.
  • Integrate clinical systems such as Client and Provider Registries with enterprise IT infrastructure.
  • Develop and contribute to Public Sector Enterprise Architecture artifacts, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
  • Apply knowledge of PMI standards, and adhere to methodologies such as Unified I&IT, Enterprise Architecture, and the Public Sector Gating process.
  • Deliver detailed technical documentation aligned with government compliance and security frameworks.

Technical Skills (10+ Years):

  • Lead full lifecycle development including design, development, installation, testing, and performance optimization of multi-service systems.
  • Proficient in iOS programming (Swift) and MobileFirst Platform.
  • Experience with front-end and UI technologies: JavaFX, Spring, jQuery, HTML5, JSF, PrimeFaces, CSS, JavaScript, and accessibility-compliant design.
  • Advanced programming with Java, Java EE, Hibernate, Java Threading/Scheduling, Angular, and RESTful web services.
  • Develop applications on platforms such as Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux, using WebSphere Liberty Profile and WebSphere Application Server.
  • Strong database and ETL expertise using Oracle 19c, SQL, PL/SQL, JSON, XML, Informatica, and advanced query optimization.
  • Integration experience using HL7-FHIR, middleware and gateways, and IBM DataPower.
  • Skilled in API testing and management tools like Postman and SOAPUI.
  • Experience with version control (SVN, GitLab), issue tracking (Jira), and monitoring stacks (Elastic/Logstash/Kibana).
  • Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, PaaS platforms, and API Gateway technologies.
  • Exposure to advanced technologies like Cloud Foundry, Prolog, Haskell, and LISP considered an asset.

Core Skills & Experience:

  • Collaborate with business analysts to translate business needs into technical application designs.
  • Lead the analysis and development of multi-tier web applications, mobile apps, microservices, and COTS integrations.
  • Develop, test, and support large-scale applications across varied platforms and devices, including accessible UI components.
  • Maintain and manage CI/CD pipelines, develop automation scripts, and perform proof of concept/performance tuning.
  • Deliver comprehensive technical documentation, system models, and specifications.
  • Provide impact analysis, effort estimation, and technical recommendations for upgrades or new requirements.
  • Apply Agile methodologies, maintain development environments, and conduct quality assurance collaboration.
  • Provide support for incident management, performance tuning, and long-term sustainment strategies for clinical systems.

General Skills:

  • Proven leadership and team management skills within cross-functional and multi-disciplinary environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with demonstrated critical thinking in high-pressure scenarios.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including presentations and stakeholder engagement.
  • Committed to delivering high-quality customer service with a diplomatic and flexible approach.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and a track record of meeting strict deadlines.
  • Demonstrated understanding of accessibility laws (e.g., W3C, WCAG) and usability compliance testing.

Preferred Certifications (Assets):

  • PMI or PMP Certification
  • Certified Java Developer
  • Certified Oracle Developer
  • Public Sector Health IT Certifications
  • DevOps or Cloud Certifications (Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud Foundry, etc.)

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