Deliverables:

Key deliverables to be performed by the Programmer/Developer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop C# .NET, code in Visual Studio 2017 and 2022 environment to implement application enhancements as per design documents;
  
• Document code changes as per existing documentation standards;
  
• Perform unit testing of code;
  
• Work with design team to clarify, suggest, and recommend implementation approach;
  
• Work with testers to identify the source of defects and resolve issues;
  
• Perform knowledge transfer to the Ministry staff.
  
• The .NET Programmer/Developer must have a minimum of 2+ years of the following skills and experience:
  
• Experience working with source control systems;
  
• Experience developing, testing and debugging code for enhancements to systems using .NET and XML
  
• Experience with troubleshooting and remediation of performance issues
  
• Experience working with and contributing to reusable software components;
  
• Experience developing applications which use a relational database to store and retreive data;
  
• Experience writing applications which will be built and packaged automatically and deployed to servers by another team
  
• Experience diagnosing application issues without access to servers where the application is deployed
  
• Experience analyzing requirements in order to determine functional requirements for reports and other enhancements to the web based systems;
  
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving and decision making capabilities;
  
• Proficiency with desktop and web-based tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS SharePoint);
  
• Experience with the configuration and administion of operating systems including Microsoft
  
• Windows and Linux or other varieties of UNIX;
  
• Experience in dealing with multiple teams representing various areas in delivering the project;
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills;
  
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with client organizations;
  
• A team player with a track record for meeting strict deadlines; and
  
• Knowledge of industry methodologies, processes and standards
  

Responsibilities:

• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
  

General Skills:

• Experience in programming and analysis at the specified experience level
  
• Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
  
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
  
• Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
  
• Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools
  
• Experience in one or more programming languages
  
• Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting
  
• Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
  
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
  
• Experience with one or more communications protocols
  
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
  
• Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
  
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
  

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
  
• Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
  
• Experience with middleware and gateways
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
  
• Ability to provide user and system documentation as required
  

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must have:

• Experience developing, testing and debugging code for enhancements to systems using MS Visual Studio 2017 and 2022
  
• Experience coding in C# .NET Framework 4.8 or later.
  
• Experience with XML
  
• Experience with Oracle 19c and PL/SQL
  
• Experience working with MS Azure DevOps using GIT as version control and YAML pipelines
  
• Experience developing systems using client-side libraries: Bootstrap, AngularJS, Angular (v17, including Typescript, RXJS, NGRX, Lodash, Material) ,
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related WCAG AA compliance in web application development.
  

Skill Set Requirements:

Software Development:

• Experience with troubleshooting and remediation of performance issue in web-based applications and Windows services.
  
• Experience working with and contributing to reusable software components.
  
• Experience developing web applications on multiple web browsers/different versions of web browsers.
  
• Experience analyzing requirements in order to determine functional requirements for reports and other enhancements to the web based systems.
  
• Experience developing applications which use a relational database to store and retrieve data.
  
• Experience writing applications which will be built and packaged automatically and deployed to servers by another team is an asset.
  
• Experience diagnosing application issues without access to servers where the application is deployed.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related WCAG AA compliance in web application development.
  

Technical Skills:

• Experience developing, testing and debugging code for enhancements to systems using MS Visual Studio 2017 and 2022
  
• Experience coding in C# .NET Framework 4.8 or later.
  
• Experience with XML
  
• Experience with Oracle 19c and PL/SQL
  
• Experience working with MS Azure DevOps using GIT as version control and YAML pipelines
  
• Experience developing systems using client-side libraries: Bootstrap, AngularJS, Angular (v17, including Typescript, RXJS, NGRX, Lodash, Material) , JQuery, JavaScript, HTML5/CSS3.
  
• Experience with the configuration and administration of operating systems including Microsoft Windows and Linux or other varieties of UNIX.
  

Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with QA specialists, product managers, and other stakeholders.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and ask for help when needed.
  
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and improve existing skills.
  
• Problem-solving skills to debug and troubleshoot issues.
  
• Experience working in a team environment, with exposure to Agile methodologies like Scrum.
  
• Careful attention to detail to ensure code quality and functionality.
  
• Experience in dealing with multiple teams representing various areas in delivering the project.
  

Organization Experience:

• Previous public sector experience in an organization of equivalent size.