Software developer

Must have:

**Not looking for just a developer that has done code, wants someone that can see bigger picture for the solution, create solution discussion with team, analytic mindset, look at code, find conclusions of their own (creative thinking).

• Demonstrated experience developing for WCAG AA compliance and interface design to support screen reader use (from a development perspective)
• Demonstrated experience developing VB.NET , platform (C#, ASP. NET, java applets .NET CORE) in Visual Studio 2019, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Spring.NET framework, other emerging web technologies and deployment models to implement application enhancements as per design documents.
• Demonstrated development working with Oracle 11.x, 12.x, 19c databases.
• Demonstrated experience supporting analysis and participate in design, development, and testing activities; liaise with IT specialists and unit’s leads and work closely with team members and relevant stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Experience 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.
• 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

Skills required:

• 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.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Developer

Technical Skills 35%

• Demonstrated experience developing VB.NET , platform (C#, ASP. NET, java applets .NET CORE) in Visual Studio 2019, HTML, CSS, JQuery, Spring.NET framework, other emerging web technologies and deployment models to implement application enhancements as per design documents.
• Demonstrated development working with Oracle 11.x, 12.x, 19c databases.
• Demonstrated experience developing and integrating Crystal 2020 reports into VB.net projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing for WCAG AA compliance and interface design to support screen reader use.
• Demonstrated experience with code source control using SVN (GIT would be beneficial) 

Client and Management Services - 30%

• Demonstrated experience supporting analysis and participate in design, development, and testing activities; liaise with IT specialists and unit’s leads and work closely with team members and relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience participating in working groups and client interviews to define and document needs, processes, and problem resolution.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the analysis of existing release/infrastructure/change management processes, design and recommend process improvements to effectively harness the benefits of using the application(s) as well as tools.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with the managers, and team members on issues and business needs.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other groups to ensure optimal integration.

Communication Skills - 5%

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proven knowledge and experience in written and oral communication with a large number of stakeholders
• Participate in planning activities; complete all required change request assessment tasks; participate in release management activities.
• Demonstrate ability to work with ambiguous and conflicting requirements and finding pragmatic solution which can be acceptable to all stakeholders.