Responsibilities

Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes:

• Developing detailed programming specifications o writing and/or generating code o compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
  
• Analyzes, designs, develops, codes and implements programs in one or more programming languages, for Web and Rich Internet Applications
  
• Supports applications with an understanding of system integration, test planning, scripting, and troubleshooting
  
• Designs and develops REST API platform (e.g., with using Apigee/APIM)
  
• Converts web services from SOAP to REST or vice-versa
  
• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.
  

General Skills

• Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support 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 API Skills
  
• Experience with Web Technologies (DHTML, AJAX, etc.)
  
• Experience with Security frameworks (e.g., JWT, OATH2)
  
• Experience in API layer like security, custom analytics, throttling, caching, logging, monetization,
  
• request and response modifications etc. using Apigee
  
• Experience in creating REST API documentation using Swagger and YAML or similar tools desirable
  
• Experience with Integration frameworks (e.g., Mule, Camel) desirable
  

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
  
• Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
  
• Experience with middleware and gateways
  
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging
  
• Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues
  
• Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
  
• 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

Experience (30%)

• Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level
  
• Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
  
• Experience in structured methodologies such as Agile Scrum for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications
  
• At least 4 years of C#
  
• At least 3 years of .NET Core or .NET 5+
  
• At least 3 years of ASP.NET MVC
  
• At least 3 years of ASP.NET Web API
  
• At least 3 years of Entity Framework or Entity Framework Core or other .NET supported ORM technologies like Dapper
  
• At least 3 years of Sql Server or similar relational database management systems (RDBMS)
  
• At least 3 years of source control e.g. Git
  
• At least 2 years of REST API development
  
• At least 3 years of developing secure .NET applications. E.g. token or claims based authorization, authentication/authorization technologies such as OAuth, Windows Auth, Basic Auth, etc.
  
• Basic understanding of the .NET framework. I.e. Common Language Runtime (CLR), Intermediate Language (IL), memory management (especially related to proper use of handles), etc.
  
• At least 2 years of the OpenAPI specification (Swagger)
  
• At least 2 years of .NET cloud development
  
• At least 2 years of integrating software monitoring and analytics/logging platforms
  
• Working experience of asynchronous programmaing and event-based patterns.
  
• Working knowledge of robust design patterns that enforce software modularity, reusability, testability, and extensibility.
  
• Working experience of unit tests
  
• Working experience of documenting and versioning software
  
• Working knowledge of docker containers and server platforms such as IIS
  
• A solid understanding of OOP principles
  
• Experience with react and node.js
  
• At least 3 years of Open API Specification and Swagger
  
• Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
  
• Experience in application design, latest design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting
  
• Experience with one or more communications protocols
  
• 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
  
• Good experience with infrastructure as code specifically Terraform
  
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
  

Technical Skills (30%)

• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
  
• Technical skills and hands on experience to reflect the technologies noted in experience above (Java, Azure, etc)
  
• This includes:
  
• Developing detailed programming specifications
  
• writing and/or generating code
  
• compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests
  
• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of softwarepackages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion, and deployment
  

Communication Skills (10%)

• Strong communication skills to prepare documentation, including but not limited to: solution documentation, user manuals, reports, reviews, assessments
  
• Ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively and in a user-friendly manner; maintain a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients
  
• Ability to communicate designs and development in clear and understandable manner
  

Must Haves:

• At least 4 years of C#
  
• At least 3 years of .NET Core or .NET 5+
  
• At least 3 years of ASP.NET MVC
  
• At least 3 years of ASP.NET Web API