RQ11439 - Software Developer - Senior
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
EXPIREDToronto, Ontario, CanadaOn-siteContractSenior LevelSmall
ContractSenior LevelSmall
Job Summary
Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, full-stack applications using Spring Boot, React, and PostgreSQL. Develop detailed technical designs, write maintainable code, and build robust RESTful APIs and microservices. Design and execute comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure quality and reliability. Troubleshoot technical issues across development, testing, and production environments while supporting deployment, data migration, and system integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams through code reviews, design sessions, and Agile ceremonies to meet accessibility standards and deliver production-ready solutions.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years' experience in developing n-tier Enterprise applications
- Expertise in application design, latest design patterns, deployment and troubleshooting
- Expertise in JPA or Hibernate, and Spring Boot Framework
- Proficient in database design and SQL development, with solid expertise in PostgreSQL, PL/pgSQL, Azure Cosmos DB
- JavaScript / TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular
- Experience gathering and documenting requirements from business stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience building cloud-native, internet-facing applications
- Agile development experience - Scrum, User Stories, CI, and test automation etc.
- Experience with middleware, API gateways, or integration services
- Experience leading design walkthroughs and technical discussions
- Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and WCAG standard
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to contribute to technical leadership and quality assurance
- 8–10+ years' experience developing n-tier enterprise applications
- Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Security, Data, Batch)
- Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs
- Demonstrated expertise in application architecture, design patterns (MVC, Security, integration patterns), and performance optimization
- Experience implementing and managing caching solutions using technologies such as Redis
- Experience integrating with enterprise systems and service integration platforms or integration hubs
- Proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and production-ready backend solutions
- Strong experience with unit testing and integration testing
- Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React and/or Angular
- Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript (ES6+) for building web applications
- Experience developing responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces (AODA/WCAG awareness)
- Proven ability to implement component-based architecture and reusable UI components
- Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services
- Understanding of frontend performance optimization, state management, and application scalability
- Strong experience with PostgreSQL and SQL, Azure Cosmos DB
- Experience in schema design and normalization, query optimization and indexing and writing database functions (PL/pgSQL preferred)
- Hands-on experience with ORM frameworks, JPA, Hibernate and MyBatis
- Experience integrating ORM frameworks with backend services
- Experience supporting data-driven applications
- Demonstrated experience with Azure services such as, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL etc.
- Experience deploying and supporting cloud-native applications
- Understanding of scalability, monitoring, and cloud security
- Strong experience in test automation across unit, API, and end-to-end (E2E) testing
- Hands-on experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit 5 and Mockito
- Experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest
- Experience implementing end-to-end testing using tools such Playwright or Katalon
- Experience with API testing automation and validation of RESTful services
- Experience applying Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices
- Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Participation in, code reviews, design sessions
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in programming and systems analysis within enterprise application environments
- Strong ability to collaborate with IT professionals across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Experience in application design, modern design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting
- Experience designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting applications
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java) and modern scripting languages (JavaScript/TypeScript)
- Experience with relational database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL) and SQL development
- Experience building and supporting data-driven applications
- Experience working with API-based and web applications (REST/HTTP protocols)
- Experience using query languages and data access tools
- Experience with structured methodologies (Agile/Waterfall) for design, development, implementation, and maintenance
- Ability to elicit, analyze, and document requirements from business stakeholders and subject matter experts
- Experience in application deployment and environment management
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving application and integration issues
- Ability to work with integration patterns and communication protocols
- Experience producing technical documentation and design artifacts
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- 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 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
- Familiar with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
- Ability to provide user and system documentation as required
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