Senior Software Developer
Assignment ID: RQ08123
Client: Ministry of Education Community Services Cluster
Location: 777 Bay St, Suite 423, Toronto, ON
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Start Date: April 22, 2025
End Date: March 31, 2026
Extension Option: One-time extension available Project Background:

The role supports and enhances the Child Care Inspection System (CCIS) hosted on the GeoHub platform-a centralized geospatial data platform for childcare programs. The goal is to consolidate geospatial data, perform spatial analyses, and generate map visualizations to inform policy and funding decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of GIS-based systems and applications.

• Analyze business needs and deliver scalable GIS solutions.

• Conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and prototype development.

• Design application development plans and technical specification documents.

• Lead the development of GIS web services and server-side automation scripts.

• Provide technical mentorship and conduct knowledge transfer to team members.

• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and technology adoption.

• Stay current with GIS trends and collaborate with industry peers and internal teams.

Required Skills & Experience: Technical (65%)

• Expertise in 3-tier system design, GIS concepts, spatial data modeling, and cartography.

• Advanced skills with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Dashboard.

• Experience with Esri development tools including Arcade, ArcGIS Experience Builder, Web API for JavaScript, and ArcPy.

• Programming experience in Python, R, and front-end technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and .NET.

• Familiarity with Azure Cloud, SOAP, REST, AJAX, XML, and JSON.

• Accessibility knowledge: creating WCAG 2.0 AA-compliant applications.

• Experience with Oracle, Azure SQL, MS SQL Server, PL/SQL, stored procedures, and triggers.

Analytical & Evaluative (15%)

• Strong analytical skills for needs assessment, data interpretation, and solution development.

• Proficiency in spatial analysis and geographic data compilation.

• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions.

Project Management & Communication (15%)

• Excellent communication skills for documentation, training, and stakeholder presentations.

• Demonstrated leadership in project planning, risk management, and technical delivery.

• Ability to provide customer-focused solutions and technical guidance.

Public Sector Experience (5%)

• Previous experience working within or alongside government or public sector organizations is preferred.

Must-Haves:

1. Proficiency in ArcGIS Enterprise for spatial data management and visualization.

2. Strong programming skills in Python and JavaScript for GIS automation and web mapping.

3. Experience with spatial databases such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS.

4. Proven ability to analyze and interpret spatial data for complex geographic problem-solving.