ON-RQ - Software Developer - Senior

We have received a new requirement from one of the ministries in Ontario. Please refer to the details provided below: We are unable to submit a candidate without below mandatory documents.

1. "Please ensure that your resume is updated and provided in Word format."

1. "To facilitate our evaluation process, please fill out the attached Skills Matrix and provide your references accordingly."

1. "We kindly request that you specify your expected hourly rate."

  Job Title:

RQ07428 - Software Developer - Senior

Client:

Ministry of Health

Work Location:

Kingston, Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid

Estimated Start Date:

2024-06-03

Estimated End Date:

2025-04-05

#Business Days:

250.00

Extension:

67.00

Hours per day or Week:  

7.25 hours per day

Security Level:

CRJMC

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Must Haves

Experience in development and design of new mid-tier applications or enhancement to existing ones in a DevOps focused environment (current environment: IBM WebSphere – Java EE – Oracle and DB2 / new environment: Angular or React.js – Java Spring Boot – Cloud computing).

Experience in structured, agile and DevOps methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.

Experience with COTS based Business Automation and Case Management solutions (ie: IBM Cloud Pack for Business Automation)

Integration of service API’s and micro-services to existing or new web services.

Note:
This position is currently listed as " Hybrid " as consultants will be required to work partly in the physical workplace and partly remotely. The details of this arrangement will be at the Hiring Manager's discretion. 
Extension/Amendment Attestation : Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW. The Statement(s) of Work (SOW) shall expire on April 5, 2025. HSC will exercise its option(s) to extend the SOW beyond April 5, 2025, using unused days/funds left on contract and any extension options included in the original SOW. Such extension(s) will be allowable only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5, 2025, and be upon the same terms, conditions and covenants contained in the SOW.
The resource needed till May 29, 2025, will include an option to extend, at the same rate if Tender_12075 Managed Service Provider for Contingent IT Resources is also extended for a further one year, else an RFS under the Successor VOR will be issued for the services required April 5, 2025 to May 29, 2025. 
Hybrid - Candidate must be able to work onsite 3 days a week and 2 days remote

• Hybrid - candidate must be able to work 3 days on site and 2 days remote - 222 Jarvis St or 5700 Yonge St Toronto, or 49 Place'dArmes Kingston

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

 

Technical Skills	7+ years’ experience in Java based development utilizing a combination of WebSphere, JDBC, Oracle, DB2, Data Power and associated Web technologies including JavaScript and JSP 5+ years’ experience in integration of Open Source Software (OSS) products into new and existing systems Experience in development and design of new mid-tier applications or enhancement to existing ones in a DevOPS focused environment  (current environment: IBM WebSphere – Java EE – Oracle and DB2 / new environment: Angular or React.js – Java Spring Boot – Cloud computing). Preparation of automated deployment builds (Jenkins) Experience in structured, agile and DevOp methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications. Experience with COTS based Business Automation and Case Management solutions (ie: IBM Cloud Pack for Business Automation) Experience with one or more platforms, including the operating system, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways Experience developing or maintaining large scale IT systems, including high-volume public facing programs Development and design of new programs or enhancements to existing ones Integration of service API’s and micro-services to existing or new web services. Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and to design structured programs that efficiently satisfy these requirements Ability to write programs that are modular, well-structured, and easy to maintain Demonstrated success writing system design and implementation documents Experience with, and understanding of, relational databases (DB2, Oracle, MS-SQL) Preparation of test plans, test data, and unit-testing of programs Preparation of implementation plans and promotion of modules Participate in business requirements walkthroughs Conduct/participate in design walkthroughs Conduct/participate in testing walkthroughs	50%
Analytical Skills	Analysis of business requirement documents and liaison with clients Experience adopting and adhering to unified I&IT project management methodologies, enterprise architecture and gating frameworks, and standard systems development methodologies. Respond to client queries and troubleshooting of production incidents Proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experience.	30%
Communications Skills	Strong verbal and written communications skills. Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills. Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders. A demonstrated team player with a track record for meeting deadlines. Demonstrated success in working productively with business clients, developers, and technical specialists such as DBAs, web administrators, etc. Demonstrated experience reporting status, progress, and key issue/concerns to project managers and leads.	15%
Public Sector Experience	Experience working in the public sector on a mid-tier cloud and/or legacy platform.	5%

Description

 

• Analysis of business requirement documents and liaison with clients.
• Facilitating IT development, design, construction, testing, promotion, implementation of web-based/n-tier, cloud-based and mainframe applications
• Responsible for Java based development utilizing a combination of WebSphere, JDBC, Oracle, DB2, Data Power and associated Web technologies including JavaScript and JSP
• Responsible for in integration of Open Source Software (OSS) products into new and existing systems
• Creation and walk-through of Systems Response documents, Technical Specifications, Application Inventory, and Implementation Plans.
• Preparation of test plans, test data, and unit-testing of programs.
• Preparation of implementation plans and promotion of programs.
• System Support/Documentation
• As assigned, response to client queries and troubleshooting of production incidents.
• Conduct/participate in design walkthroughs as well as test case and test results walkthroughs.
• Support testing of the changes by other team members.
• Weekly reporting on status, progress, and key issue/concerns as directed by the Project Lead/Project Manager or Portfolio Manger
• Participate in business requirements walkthroughs.
• before being promoted into production
• Perform assigned system, iteration, acceptance, regression, volume, performance, post implementation and/or user acceptance testing tasks
• Analyze business requirements documentation including Use Cases and non-functional requirements.
• Contribute to the testing strategy and create systems test plan and test suites (including test cases).
• Analyze test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test strategy.
• Verify actual results meet expected results. Examine test databases using SQL. Analyze and log test results. Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system.
• Provide recommendations to the Project Manager as to the acceptance or rejection of any changed system components.
• Weekly reporting on status, progress, and key issue/concerns as directed by the Project Lead or Sr. Project Manager.
• Transfer skills and knowledge to selected OPS staff.
• The resource may be required to do similar work related to the role, for other initiatives within PRS, as directed by the manager.