API Developer

Position: API Developer

Location: Onsite/Toronto

Job ID#: RQ10444

Duration: 12 Months

Scope

The purpose of this role is to build project integrations based on new requirements and includes production support, development of break/fixes and operational enhancements, as well as associated project support (the Courts Digital Transformation (CDT)).

Assignment Deliverables

• Develop, write and/or generate code; conduct unit tests on written code.
  


• Design and Documentation – Participate in creation of high\-quality software design and documentation of SDLC phases.
  


• Support – Assist with troubleshooting production issues and support day‑to‑day operations.
  


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




• Developing detailed programming specifications
  


• Writing and/or generating code
  


• 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., using Apigee/APIM).
  


• Converts web services from SOAP to REST or vice‑versa.
  


• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems that arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion, and migration.
  


• Write or change, maintain, and unit test programs for conversion and integration (between the mainframe and application servers using tools such as Connect Direct and IMS Connect), following existing standards.
  


• Create detailed design documents and production support documentation.
  


• Build automation test scripts as required.
  

Experience and Skillset Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• 10+ years extensive experience with REST API design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing.
  


• 7+ years demonstrated Spring ecosystem mastery: understanding Spring internals (AOP, proxies, lifecycle), auto‑configuration, and troubleshooting @Transactional issues.
  


• 7+ years in‑depth knowledge of integration patterns and best practices, including designing and building integration solutions using Spring Integration.
  


• Experience with enterprise integration technologies such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and understanding their use in a Spring Integration context.
  


• Experience with Event Driven architecture, message‑oriented middleware, and enterprise service buses such as Azure Service Bus.
  


• Knowledge of data transformation techniques (mapping, normalization) and experience using them in a Spring Integration context.
  


• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases such as SQL Server or Oracle.
  


• SFTP and Kubernetes and Docker skills.
  

Nice‑to‑Have Requirements

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) and experience using them in production.
  


• Experience leading development teams and mentoring junior developers.
  


• Knowledge of creating APIs requiring mapping between Java‑based applications and mainframe copybooks.
  


• Experience implementing system‑to‑system integration (through APIs, web services) involving mainframe applications.
  


• Excellent communication and writing skills.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong expertise in Java and the Java development ecosystem, including Spring Boot.
  


• In‑depth knowledge of microservice architecture and experience building scalable, highly available systems.
  


• Extensive experience with REST API design and development, including API documentation and testing.
  


• In‑depth knowledge of integration patterns and best practices, including designing and building integration solutions using Spring Integration.
  


• Experience with enterprise integration technologies (JMS, AMQP, REST) in a Spring Integration context.
  


• Strong knowledge of XML and experience with XML‑based integration solutions (XSLT, XPath).
  


• Knowledge of data transformation techniques (mapping, normalization).
  


• Experience with message‑oriented middleware and enterprise service buses such as Azure Service Bus.
  


• Experience with Event Driven architecture, including Azure Event Hub.
  


• Strong SQL skills with SQL Server or Oracle.
  


• Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption.
  


• Strong experience writing automated tests: unit, API tests, and deep understanding of testing processes.
  


• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), including sprint planning and retrospectives.
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  


• Passion for staying current with industry trends, continuous learning, and skill improvement.
  


• Strong problem‑solving and debugging abilities; experience diagnosing complex issues.
  


• Track record of delivering high‑quality, robust, scalable solutions in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.
  

Resumes Evaluation / Criteria

Criteria 1: Technical Design – 30 Points

• Strong expertise in Java and the Java development ecosystem, including Spring Boot.
  


• In‑depth knowledge of microservice and Event Driven architecture; experience building scalable, highly available systems.
  


• Extensive REST API design and development experience, including API documentation and testing.
  


• Practical knowledge applying various design patterns and standards.
  


• Knowledgeable in WCAG, OMG technical standards, and OPS architecture standards.
  

Criteria 2: Integration – 30 Points

• Knowledge of data transformation techniques (mapping, normalization) in Spring Integration context.
  


• Experience with message‑oriented middleware and enterprise service buses such as Azure Service Bus.
  


• Strong SQL skills and experience with SQL Server or Oracle.
  


• Understanding and experience implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption.
  

Criteria 3: Technical Framework and Middleware – 25 Points

• In‑depth knowledge of microservice architecture and scalable system design.
  


• Experience with containerized environments such as Azure, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices.
  


• Experience with message‑oriented middleware and enterprise service buses including Azure Service Bus.
  


• Experience with Event Driven architecture and Azure Event Hub.
  

Criteria 4: Security – 10 Points

• Experience with Security and Web Services Security standards and frameworks.
  


• Extensive experience with OAuth, OpenID, SAML 2.0.
  

Criteria 5: Public Sector Experience – 5 Points

• Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations.
  

Nice to Have (as listed)

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
  


• Experience leading development teams and mentoring junior developers.
  


• Knowledge of creating APIs that require mapping between Java applications and mainframe copybooks.
  


• Experience implementing system\-to\-system integration involving mainframe applications.
  


• Excellent communication and writing skills.
  

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