RQ11377 - Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior

Description:

A senior full-stack software developer who will beresponsible for ongoing development of the Ontario Agricultural SoilInformation System (OASIS). The OASIS solution comprises the OASIS core webapplication (built using Azure Cloud Java technology) and OASIS field dataapplication (built using ESRI GIS technology).

Background:

The purpose of the Ontario Agricultural Soil InformationSystem (OASIS) project is to design and develop a robust, comprehensive systemfor the collection, storage and maintenance of OMAFA’s legacy and newagricultural soil data in alignment to actions under the Soil Strategy andother emerging OMAFA and government initiatives. 

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

At least 1+ year of experience developing and implementing Javasolutions targeting soil management systems.

5+ years of full-stack Java development knowledge and experiencedesigning and delivering solutions using:

• Java/JEE technology with Spring Boot version 2.5 or higher
  
• Angular 2+
  
• HTML 5
  
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
  
• RESTful APIs
  
• Databases (Azure SQL Database, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
  
• Azure DevOps Pipelines
  
• Good design skills to develop quality solutions
  
• Integration with ESRI ArcGIS Portal and ESRI ArcGIS Survey COTS
  

RESTful API integration with ESRI

Tools (Eclipse, Azure Git Repositories)

Excellent design skills with the ability to make designrecommendations and develop qualitysolutions.                          

Developing detailed programming specifications and/or code, andperforming application configuration as needed

Building release deployments and conducting unit tests within anAgile project environment.

Integration skills and experience developing Java solutions usingAPIM

Integration skills, experience and knowledge of building Javabackend using Azure Application Service Plan.

Nice to Have: 

• ESRI ArcGIS and Survey123
  
• RESTful API integration with ESRI
  
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) as well asfacilitation skills
  
• Experience delivering solutions using Agile practices andtailoring approaches to maximize adoption of Agile principles while workingwithin organizational constraints.
  

Skill Set Requirements:

Mandatory Skills and Experience:

1)   Full-Stack Application Development:Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience designing, developing, testing, anddelivering enterprise-grade solutions using:

a)    Java/JEE technologies with SpringBoot 2.5 or higher

b)   Angular 2+

c)    HTML5

d)   RESTful API design, development, andintegration

i)     Relational databasetechnologies (Azure SQL Database, Oracle, PostgreSQL)

e)    Azure DevOps Repos and Pipelinesfor source control, build automation, and CI/CD processes

f)    Accessibility standards andcompliance requirements, including the Accessibility for Ontarians withDisabilities Act (AODA)

2)   Solution Design and Development

a)    Demonstrated ability to analyzebusiness and technical requirements, provide sound design recommendations, anddevelop scalable, high-quality software solutions.

b)   Experience creating detailed technicalspecifications, designing application components, and developing maintainable,production-ready code.

c)    Experience performing applicationconfiguration, customization, and implementation activities as required.

3)   Testing, Deployment, and Agile Delivery

a)    Proven experience building andmanaging release deployments.

b)   Strong knowledge of unit testingmethodologies and quality assurance practices.

c)    Experience working within Agiledelivery environments, contributing to iterative development, testing, anddeployment activities.

4)   Cloud and Integration Development

a)    Demonstrated experience designing,developing, and deploying Java-based backend services and integrations withinMicrosoft Azure environments.

b)   Hands-on experience deploying andmanaging applications using Azure App Service Plans and related Azure platformservices.

5)   Security, Privacy, and Compliance

a)    Strong understanding of securesoftware development practices, including application security, privacy, andconfidentiality requirements.

b)   Experience developing solutions thatcomply with Ontario Public Service (OPS) and Information & InformationTechnology Strategy (I&ITS) policies, standards, directives, governancerequirements, and industry best practices.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

1)   Experience developing, enhancing, andimplementing Java-based solutions supporting agricultural or soil managementsystems.

2)   Experience leveraging approvedAI-assisted software development tools (e.g., coding assistants) to improvesoftware quality, development efficiency, and delivery outcomes.

3)   Experience working with Esri ArcGIS andSurvey123 platforms and designing and implementing RESTful API integrationswith Esri solutions, including geospatial data services and mappingapplications.

4)   Demonstrated success deliveringsolutions using Agile methodologies, with the ability to adapt and tailor Agilepractices to align with organizational processes, governance requirements, anddelivery objectives.

Soft Skills and Professional Competencies:

1)   Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities, with theability to assess complex issues and recommend effective solutions.

2)   Communication and Facilitation

a)    Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills.

b)   Strong facilitation and collaborationskills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical andnon-technical stakeholders.

3)   Teamwork and Stakeholder Engagement

a)    Proven ability to workcollaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

b)   Experience liaising with businessstakeholders, developers, architects, analysts, and project teams to supportsuccessful solution delivery.

4)   Business and Technical Acumen

a)    Ability to understand andtranslate business requirements into technical solutions.

b)   Strong attention to detail to ensurerequirements are fully captured, validated, and implemented.

5)   Organizational and Time Management

a)    Strong organizational skills withthe ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

b)   Demonstrated ability to plan,coordinate, and deliver work within established timelines and projectmilestones.