Job DescriptionResponsibilities:
- Responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users.
- 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 and conversion.
- Facilitating IT development, design, construction, testing, promotion, implementation of web-based/n-tier, cloud-based and mainframe applications for workstreams.
- Responsible for development utilizing a combination of cloud technologies to develop an integrated solution for online transactional processing and integration
- Responsible for in integration of any 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 Manager.
- Transfer skills and knowledge to selected OPS staff.
RequirementsExperience and Skill Set Requirements
Technical Skills
- Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud application development and engineering,
- Demonstrated recent expertise in Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure Functions, AKS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift), and DevOps/automation tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines), including building and integrating scalable, cloud-native enterprise solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in enterprise cloud architecture, security (IAM, encryption, compliance), data engineering (ETL/ELT, Azure data services), observability (monitoring/logging), and advanced DevOps/DevSecOps practices, including API-driven integration, CI/CD pipeline design, and scalable, high-availability
- 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
- 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
- Expert in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript with Node.js) with hands-on experience designing, developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
- n 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
- Knowledge and experience with developing all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
- Knowledge and experience with front-end technologies
- Knowledge and experience to integrate the front-end elements into the application
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.
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.
Public Sector Experience
- Experience working in the public sector on a mid-tier cloud and/or legacy platform.
Must Haves:
- Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud application development and engineering,
- Demonstrated recent expertise in Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure Functions, AKS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift), and DevOps/automation tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines), including building and integrating scalable, cloud-native enterprise solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in enterprise cloud architecture, security (IAM, encryption, compliance), data engineering (ETL/ELT, Azure data services), observability (monitoring/logging), and advanced DevOps/DevSecOps practices, including API-driven integration, CI/CD pipeline design, and scalable, high-availability
- Expert in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript with Node.js) with hands-on experience designing, developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
- Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
