Note: Hybrid - 3 Days onsite / 2 days remote

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

Description

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.
• Analyzing, designing, developing, coding, and implementing programs in one or more programming languages, for Web and Rich Internet Applications.
• Supporting applications with an understanding of system integration, test planning, scripting, and troubleshooting.
• Designing and developing REST API platform (e.g., using Apigee/APIM).
• Converting web services from SOAP to REST or vice-versa.
• Resolving and troubleshooting 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 patterns, 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 software packages, 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