RQ - Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior

Hello {{NAME}},
I hope this email finds you well. 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:

RQ06935 - Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior

Client:

Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry

Work Location:

Peterborough - 300 Water Street, Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid

Estimated Start Date:

2024-06-03

Estimated End Date:

2024-09-27

#Business Days:

60.00

Extension:

Probable after the initial mandate

Hours per day or Week:  

7.25 hours per day

Security Level:

No Clearance Required

To check the detailed description and matrix visit our website: Click here
(NOTE: Share required documents to ______________& by Wednesday, April 10, 8:15 AM EST

Must Haves

• PHP coding (essential) including knowledge of refactoring code due to upgrading from v 7.x to 8.x (35%).

 

• work with APIs to code browser queries that retrieve data and parse JSON responses to present data to the user or feed downstream processes
• Write data in alternate formats (such as CSV)

• MySQL (essential) and phpMyAdmin, including experience refactoring code due to upgrading from v 5.x to 8.x (35%)

• e.g., Write database queries using SQL and use result sets to perform business logi c

• Web development/ UI/Accessibility (15%)

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• WCAG 2.0 Level AA

Nice to Have
Previous Public Sector Experience is an asset.
Note:
3 days in office, 2 days remote. Primary office location (where most of the project team works) is Peterborough - 300 Water St. Alternate location is Toronto, 40 St. Clair Ave; Other LRC office locations may be acceptable and other arrangements may be negotiated with the hiring manager.
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
The SNOWplus enhancement project requires a full stack senior software developer who will be responsible to fix some issues and code new features and functionality . The developer will be on a team with an LRC PM, business subject matter experts and additional technical resources.
Work will also include remediation of accessibility issues to meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA
The SNOWplus web application is developed using PHP and MySQL. The application uses a third-party vendor API (KiWIS) that uses html queries and JSON responses. Microsoft Azure DevOps with Github repository will be used to manage the project work. Code is deployed manually (no CI/CD) using SFTP server upload and following change management processes. In addition to responsibilities mentioned in the previous description field, the candidate should have demonstrated experience as a lead software developer using the following specific skills

• PHP coding (essential) including knowledge of refactoring code due to upgrading from v 7.x to 8.x (35%)

• work with APIs to code browser queries that retrieve data and parse JSON responses to present data to the user or feed downstream processes
• Write data in alternate formats (such as CSV)

• MySQL (essential) and phpMyAdmin, including experience refactoring code due to upgrading from v 5.x to 8.x (35%)

• e.g., Write database queries using SQL and use result sets to perform business logic

• Web development/ UI/Accessibility (15%)

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• WCAG 2.0 Level AA

• Development Tools (15%)

• Visual Studio Code (or similar IDE)
• Azure DevOps (familiarity with boards and git repository usage)

Description
Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously expand data pipelines by performing extraction, transformation, and loading activities.
• 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.
• Resolves and troubleshoots 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 patters, 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 Full Stack Skills Proficient with both front end and back end development, including any associated areas such as database design/management and
• DevOps Knowledge and experience with design and implementation of the overall web architecture
• Experience with implementation of approved user interface, design and deployment of database
• Knowledge and experience ensuring the entire stack is designed and built for speed and scalability
• Knowledge and experience with the design and construction of REST API services
• Knowledge and experience integrating front-end UI with the constructed API Knowledge and experience in design and implementation of continuous integration and deployment

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