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Technology Architect
...GTA, Ontario, Canada
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
1/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
Role: Technology Architect RQ: RQ08429 Rate: $122/h inc Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (former MGCS) Location: Hybrid, 222 Jarvis St., Toronto Duration: 494 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: April 2025 Description Key Responsibilities: Security Architecture and Design: Develop and maintain security architectures for various projects, ensuring they meet the organization's security requirements and enterprise objectives. Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization’s security posture. Collaboration: Work closely with other IT and business units to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the organization’s operations. Advisory Role: Act as an internal consultant, providing expert advice on security matters to various teams and stakeholders. Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements Experience designing and implementing Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) core services: Security Event Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of networks and systems to detect and respond to security incidents. This often includes 24/7 monitoring from a Security Operations Center (SOC) and threat intelligence integration. Managed Detection and Response (MDR): Advanced threat detection and response services, combining technology and human expertise to identify and mitigate security threats. Threat Hunting: Proactive identification of potential threats and adversaries within an organization's environment Vulnerability Management: Regular identification, assessment, and remediation of cyber vulnerabilities across systems and endpoints Incident Response: Providing expertise and support in the event of a security breach to contain and resolve the incident. Strong Technical Knowledge of enterprise security platforms: Palo Alto Cortex XDR Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft Sentinel SPLUNK Cloud / Enterprise Security SPLUNK SOAR Service NOW Security Incident Response (SIR) Service NOW Vulnerability Response (VR) Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Must Haves: Design experience - gathering requirements, solutions along with experience with design integration Minimum of 7 years' experience as an Architect/Design Strong Technical Knowledge of enterprise security platforms: Palo Alto Cortex XDR Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft Sentinel SPLUNK Cloud / Enterprise Security SPLUNK SOAR Service NOW Security Incident Response (SIR) Service NOW Vulnerability Response (VR) Nice to have: Prior OPS or Public environment
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Middleware Specialist
...GTA, Ontario, Canada
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
1/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
Role: DevOPS/Cloud Engineer RQ: RQ08364 Rate: $100/h inc Client: Ministry of Transportation Location: Hybrid, 87 Sir William Hearst Ave., Toronto, Ontario M3M 0B4 Duration: 252 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: April 2025 Title DevOPS/Cloud Engineer Description Deliverables/Skill Set Requirements Deliverables Task 1 ·         Monthly Performance Status Report (where applicable) Deliverables ·         All deliverables that consultant worked on during past month are included ·         Progress and specific accomplishment against the deliverable are described ·         Status of consultant’s deliverable compared to the project Baseline Estimated Completion Date ·         Monthly Task 2 ·         Review Technical Design ·         Revise Technical Design Based on Review ·         Develop automation scripts based on technical design ·         Implement & Promote to User Test environment ·         Implement & Promote Production environment ·         Document for Knowledge transfer ·         Provide support to the development of integration and data migration requirements ·         Provide support to the Q&A phase of the project ·         Provide stabilization support post the project go-live Deliverables Estimated Completion Date ·         According to the project timeline schedule Task 3 ·         Knowledge transfer to ministry staff Deliverables ·         Documentations ·         Walk-through sessions Estimated Completion Date ·         Throughout the project Skill Set ·         Minimum 10 years of experience in WebLogic V12, WebSphere V9, Informatica V10 configuration, customization, upgrading ·         Minimum 5 years of experience in DevOps toolsets in Azure Cloud, including but not limited to, Docker, Ansible, Packer, Terraform, Azure DevOps Pipelines, OpenShift. ·         Working knowledge and experience in git, including branching and merging strategies (e.g. git-flow), collaborating via pull request and practicing GitOps ·         Working knowledge and experience of designing and implementing infrastructure as code build automation using Terraform and immutable infrastructure with Ansible and Packer ·         Minimum 10 years of experience in systems, data communications and telecommunication technology including experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux V7+, UNIX Solaris V10 and Mainframe IMS Connect, system software and System tools ·         Working knowledge and experience of implementing instances/applications performance tuning, storage/capacity management, DB migration/upgrade, Backup/Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies ·         Working knowledge and experience of clustering Load Balancers, and Firewall configuration and accomplishing the same in Azure cloud ·         Experience with technologies (J2EE, Java) and web technologies (Node.js, Azure Functions, Serverless, Pub/Sub event driven systems, Azure App Gateway) ·         Experience with Informatics Power Centre tools, Designer, Workflow Manager, Workflow ·         Experience on application monitoring and support ·         Highly skilled analysis and problem-solving skills Lead Evaluator     Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements Evaluation Criteria Technical Knowledge – 30% ·        10+ years of experience in systems, data communications and telecommunication technology including experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux V7+, UNIX Solaris V10 and Mainframe IMS Connect, system software and System tools ·        Extensive experience in WebLogic V12, WebSphere V9, Informatica V10 configuration, customization, upgrading, and patching ·        Extensive experience in DevOps toolsets in Azure Cloud, including but not limited to, Docker, Ansible, Packer, Terraform, Azure DevOps Pipelines, OpenShift ·        Working knowledge and experience in git, including branching and merging strategies (e.g. git-flow), collaborating via pull request and practicing GitOps ·        Working knowledge and experience of designing and implementing infrastructure as code build automation using Terraform and immutable infrastructure with Ansible and Packer ·        Working knowledge and experience of implementing instances/applications performance tuning, storage/capacity management, DB migration/upgrade, Backup/Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies ·        Working knowledge and experience of clustering Load Balancers, and Firewall configuration and accomplishing the same in Azure cloud ·        Experience with technologies (J2EE, Java) and web technologies (Node.js, Azure Functions, Serverless, Pub/Sub event driven systems, Azure App Gateway) ·        Mid-Tier refresh initiatives experience with technologies (Docker, Ansible, Packer, Terraform) in Azure cloud environment Support & Troubleshooting – 25% ·        High skilled problem solving, reasoning and trouble-shooting experience to provide advice and resolve data recovery issues in a multi-platform environment ·        Support for pre-production and production systems on 7/24/365 basis for application and middleware ·        Experience conducting system monitoring and performance and data integrity in accordance with ITIL standards Operations – 25% ·        Experience on supporting enterprise business and infrastructure projects ·        Experience in Incident Management, Change Management Ability to perform performance analysis ·        Experience in resource usage tracking, analysis ·        Ability to perform log searches for problem solving, audit and performance checking ·        Experience in emergency problem resolution ·        Ability to provide ad-hoc reporting Interpersonal & Communication Skills – 15% ·        Strong oral and written communications and interpersonal skills with experience making presentation, liaising with staff to resolve issues, and working as part of a technical multi-disciplinary team ·        Based on management's request, the ability to provide support to internal and external clients on a 7/24 basis ·        Experience in coordinating and providing leadership to staff and stakeholders Public Sector Experience – 5% ·        Working knowledge of Transportation Safety architecture, applications, databases, and systems Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Must Haves: ·        10+ years of experience in systems, data communications and telecommunication technology including experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux V7+, UNIX Solaris V10 and Mainframe IMS Connect, system software and System tools ·        Extensive experience in WebLogic V12, WebSphere V9, Informatica V10 configuration, customization, upgrading, and patching ·        Extensive experience in DevOps toolsets in Azure Cloud, including but not limited to, Docker, Ansible, Packer, Terraform, Azure DevOps Pipelines, OpenShift
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Solutions Designer
...GTA, Ontario, Canada
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
1/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
Role: IBM WAS Solutions Designer RQ: RQ08022 Rate: $115/h inc Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (former MGCS) Location: Hybrid, 222 Jarvis St., Toronto Duration: 249 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: April 2025 Description Lead the design and execution of modernization strategies aimed at transitioning legacy applications from IBM technologies to Azure-based platforms. Work closely with cross-functional teams to assess current systems, pinpoint areas for improvement, and craft thorough modernization roadmaps. Architect solutions that are both scalable and secure, utilizing Azure services and adhering to best practices. Offer technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the development team, ensuring compliance with coding standards, security protocols, and project timelines. Key deliverables will include: Design and Documentation Provide the design and produce design document to capture all details Regularly update the design document as the development progresses. Capture all the decision points on solutioning and design and rationales Provide technical documents that assists OPS checkpoints & gating when needed Development Lead development team on implementation of the design. Writing and/or generating code, conducting unit tests on written code Support Assist with troubleshooting production issues and support day-to-day operations The Vendor’s Personnel will also be required to Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines; Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the Assignment Deliverables, as soon as the he/she becomes aware of them; Submit Deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed; Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices; Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry architecture/technology standards and best practices; Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Guidelines; Provide knowledge and skill transfer to a designated Cluster/Ministry staff; And Comply with the Ontario Government I&IT Directive, Operational Policy on the I&IT Project Gateway Process, and other applicable Guidelines, Standards and Procedures. Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements Must Have At least 10 years of relevant experience Strong expertise in enterprise integration design, including experience with integration patterns, technologies, design principle and best practices. Hands-on experience working with solutions built on IBM WAS and related product stack Hands-on experience with integration technologies, such as APIs, Message Queues and Middleware, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Experience working with Agile methodologies Expertise in one of the leading cloud platforms. E.g., Azure Expert knowledge of data security and authentication such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML to secure ministry information assets Desirable Skillset Strong expertise in enterprise integration design, including experience with integration patterns, technologies, design principle and best practices. In-depth knowledge of Spring Framework, especially Spring Integration, and experience designing and building integration solutions using it. Experience with integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and an understanding of how they are used in IBM ACEs or a Spring Integration context. Knowledge of data transformation techniques, such as mapping and normalization, and experience using them in cloud integration platforms such as Azure Integration services Experience with data model, database such as Oracle, SQL server. Experience with cloud-based integration solutions Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and developers. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, and experience diagnosing and resolving complex integration issues. A track record of delivering high-quality, robust, and scalable integration solutions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and experience leading development teams and mentoring junior developers. Experience participating in Agile software development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience leading sprint planning and retrospectives. Excellent documentation skills and experience producing high-quality design documentation, including sequence diagrams, data flow diagrams, and class diagrams. Business Architecture experience at the specified experience level Familiar with Business, Logical and Physical architecture designs and documents Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of applications Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario?Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice Knowledge and understanding of Information Management (including record keeping) policies and practices Experience in the use of business architecture and modeling software?Knowledge and experience with a wide range of methods, techniques and tools for business?architecture such as, but not limited to: business functional modeling, service lifecycle?modeling, business event modeling, business process mapping, value chain analysis, and other related disciplines Successfully completed business architectures in government settings or similar complex, multi-project/ multi-client organizations Good understanding of diverse business environments, especially government environments, and a good understanding of the business drivers in these environments Proven ability to identify and analyze business requirements Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills The ability to document and analyze business and functional requirements, lead/facilitate JAD sessions and prepare required Architecture Documentation. Ability to translate/interpret business requirements to technical requirements and deliverables Ability to think and operate at an enterprise level Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Must Have: At least 10 years of relevant experience Hands-on experience working with solutions built on IBM WAS and related product stack Hands-on experience with integration technologies, such as APIs, Message Queues and Middleware, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Expert knowledge of data security and authentication such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML to secure ministry information assets Experience with integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and an understanding of how they are used in IBM ACEs or a Spring Integration context.
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System Testing/QA Specialist
...GTA, Ontario, Canada
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
1/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
Role: Systems Testing/QA Specialist RQ: RQ08021 Rate: $75/h inc Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (former MGCS) Location: Hybrid, 222 Jarvis, Toronto Duration: 289 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: February 2025 Description We are seeking a QA Tester with expertise in structured testing methodologies, government compliance, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards. This role requires a deep understanding of testing processes, strong analytical skills, and experience conducting functional, non-functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in testing, ensuring software meets stringent public sector quality and accessibility standards. Key Responsibilities: Testing and Test Strategy Development: Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and test cases aligned with business and technical requirements. Conduct detailed testing, including functional, regression, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Identify, log, and track defects using tools like Jira, ensuring accurate documentation and resolution. Perform exploratory testing for edge cases and scenarios outside regular workflows. Accessibility and Government Compliance Testing: Test for accessibility compliance (AODA and WCAG 2.1) across all applications. Validate systems against public sector policies, ITIL processes, and security/privacy standards. Data and Systems Validation: Create database queries to verify test data and ensure data integrity. Test system configurations, integrations, and interfaces to validate end-to-end workflows. Test Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation, including test cases, traceability matrices, test results, and defect logs. Prepare and deliver testing progress updates and reports to stakeholders and project teams. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project leads, to clarify requirements and resolve issues. Provide cross-training to team members on testing tools and techniques as needed. Key Deliverables: Test Plans and Test Cases: Comprehensive test plans and cases based on business and functional requirements. Defect Reports: Clear and concise documentation of all identified issues, including steps to reproduce and impact analysis. Accessibility Compliance Validation: Testing reports detailing compliance with AODA and WCAG 2.1 standards. Testing Summary Reports: Periodic updates and final testing summaries that highlight progress, defect resolution, and overall quality status. Traceability Matrices: Documentation linking test cases to requirements to ensure comprehensive coverage. Collaboration Logs: Record of discussions and clarifications with stakeholders to support testing accuracy and alignment with project goals. Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements Experience: Testing Expertise: 5+ years of experience in testing across various testing types (functional, non-functional, UAT). Strong knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Public Sector Compliance: Proven experience in AODA compliance testing and WCAG 2.1 standards. Familiarity with ITIL processes and public sector testing requirements. Defect Management: Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects. Ability to conduct root cause analysis and verify bug resolutions. Skills: Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, including risk-based and exploratory testing. Ability to create detailed test plans, test cases, and reports. Proficiency with collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Confluence). Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively with stakeholders. Desirable Skills: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Familiarity with database testing and writing SQL queries for data validation. Knowledge of performance and load testing techniques. Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Must Haves: 5+ years of experience in testing across various testing types (functional, non-functional, UAT). Ability to create detailed test plans, test cases, and reports. Proven experience in AODA compliance testing and WCAG 2.1 standards. Experience using tools like Jira to track and manage defects.
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Technology Architect
...GTA, Ontario, Canada
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
1/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
Role: Technology Architect RQ: RQ08303 Rate: $125/h inc Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (former MGCS) Location: Hybrid, 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto Duration: 251 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: April 2025 Description Responsibilities Develops, recommends, implements and manages the technical architecture (hardware, software, database and communications) which will be used for all or specific applications in a large, distributed cross-platform environment. Responsib Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements Evaluation Breakdown 1. Design and deploy - 25% Parameters: Describe your expertise with sustaining public cloud services. 2. Security - 25% Parameters: Describe the key security elements with highly sensitive application hosted in a public cloud. 3. Project - 20% Parameters: Define the key requirements to ensure a infrastructure environment in a public cloud are are delivered successfully. Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Must Haves: Design and implementation for Azure and AWS Cloud Projects. Advanced cloud security, design and implementation of Azure and AWS Cloud projects. Working within a large complex project management environment.
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System Testing/QA Specialist
...GTA, Ontario, Canada
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
1/10/2025 12:00:00 AM
Role: Systems Testing/QA Specialist RQ: RQ08314 Rate: $76/h inc Client: Ministry of Transportation Location: Hybrid, 87 Sir William Hearst Ave., Toronto, Ontario M3M 0B4 Duration: 251 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: April 2025 Description Deliverables: ?Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing. Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests). Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DEVOPS. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the development of test plans, test scripts and test cases and executing these against the various components. The tester will work with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as well as the project team members in the analysis, design, development, implementation and ongoing support of the required systems. General Skills • Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level • Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications • Knowledge and experience in the use of data query tools to aid in the development of test cases • Knowledge and experience in the use of Test Management tools and version control systems on one or more platforms • Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests • Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities • Experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologies • Experience creating test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation • Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc. • Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills • A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines • Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools Desirable Skills • Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language • Experience in the use of information retrieval packages • Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environment • Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices. • Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards • Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems • Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases • Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS) Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements Evaluation Criteria: Testing   55% ·      10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts ·      Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5 ·      Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation ·      Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps ·      Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases ·      Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issues Technical Skills 40% ·      Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DEVOPS methodologies ·      Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure) ·      Extensive Experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE ·      Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDI & other Ministry Applications ·      Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) & Legacy Mainframe Systems ·      Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services ·      Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF ·      Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies ·      Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases, and UNIX ·      Experience with .NET platform Soft Skills   5% ·      Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. ·      Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills. ·      Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills. ·      Proven track record for building strong working relationships. Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Must Have: 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5 Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation / accessability testing
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Programmer/Developer
...GTA, Ontario, Canada
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
1/8/2025 12:00:00 AM
Role: Software Developer - Back End RQ: RQ08422 Rate: $97/h inc Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (former MGCS) Location: Hybrid, 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto Duration: 300 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: January 20225 Description Responsibilities: 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, conversion and 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 Back End Skills 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 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 Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements 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 Experience and Skill Set Requirements Experience (30%) 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 such as Agile Scrum for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications At least 5 years of Java Open JDK 8 and 11 At least 3 years of Spring Boot 2 or 3 At least 3 years of SOAP Web Service At least 3 years of REST Service At least 3 years of Git, DevOps, CI/CD At least 3 years of Docker and Kubernetes At least 3 years of OAuth2 At least 3 years of Java Data JPA and Hibernate At least 5 years of Oracle and 3 years of SQL Server databases At least 5 years of Junit 4 or 5 At least 3 years of Open API Specification and Swagger Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications Experience in application design, latest design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting Experience with one or more communications protocols 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 Good experience with Azure API Management and API Gateway especially converting SOAP to REST an asset A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines Technical Skills (30%) Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. Technical skills and hands on experience to reflect the technologies noted in experience above (Java, Azure, etc) 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 deployment Communication Skills (10%) Strong communication skills to prepare documentation, including but not limited to: solution documentation, user manuals, reports, reviews, assessments Ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively and in a user-friendly manner; maintain a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients Ability to communicate designs and development in clear and understandable manner Hybrid: 3 days onsite 2 days remote Must Haves: At least 5 years of Java Open JDK 8 and 11 At least 3 years of Spring Boot 2 or 3 At least 5 years of experience with Microservices based architecture Nice to have: Prior experience with Public Sector or OPS.
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Business Analyst
...GTA, Ontario, Canada
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
1/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
Role: Business Analyst RQ: RQ08375 Rate: $94/h inc Client: Ministry of Solicitor General Location: Hybrid / 595 Bay Street, Toronto Duration: 209 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: Feb 2025 Description A Note on Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as "Onsite"; however, the Assignment under this request will provisionally be "Hybrid", working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment, you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Manager's requirements for the Project you are assigned to. Scope The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) requires a Senior Business Analysts to assist with report development for the new data warehouse/lakehouse and associated data migration activities. Assignment Deliverables As a member of the data migration and reporting team, you will be responsible to build and deliver modernized reports from the new data warehouse/lakehouse and assist with the data migration from the existing legacy applications to the new Dynamics 365 solution. A high-level list of deliverables follows: Lead and conduct business and system analysis in respect to building the golden layer of the data lakehouse and modernized reports in PowerBI.. Lead the effort into defining the reporting MVP; document legacy reports in scope of MVP; conduct gap analysis and provide recommendations. Document report requirements in user stories in DevOps. Conduct analysis at varying levels of detail, appropriate to the project and phases of project, aligning with OPS standards Liaise between Business Areas and the data migration and reporting team, to clarify business requirements and translate them into system and reporting requirements Conduct business modeling; use case modeling; conceptual and logical data modeling; process and data flow modeling; use case surveys; business rules definition and non-functional requirements definitions for assigned projects, including report requirements, screen specifications, business rules, data migration requirements, etc.   Produce/update documentation which will allow future support of the implemented solutions Assist with identifying and resolving data quality issues, defining test cases, performing data reconciliation, and addressing any issues or discrepancies that arise during the testing phase; developing KPIs to report on the progress, completeness and quality of the reporting and data migration effort. Ongoing Support: provide post-migration support, analyze and address data-related issues or questions; help with optimizing data management processes in the new environment. Other duties as assigned. The Vendor’s Personnel will also be required to: Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines. Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the Assignment Deliverables, as soon as he/she becomes aware of them Submit Deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed. Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry architecture/technology standards and best practices Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Guidelines Provide knowledge and skill transfer to a designated Cluster/Ministry staff; and Comply with the Ontario Government I&IT Directive, Operational Policy on the I&IT Project Gateway Process, and other applicable Guidelines, Standards and Procedures. Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements The start date is subject to change based on security clearances and contract signing timelines. Experience and Skillset Requirements Mandatory Requirements 10+ years of experience leading and conducting business and system analysis to assess client’s business problems/opportunities and document the business/system requirements in such a way that I&IT solutions can be designed. Proven experience in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies. Proven experience in conducting business and system analysis in respect to building data marts/data warehouses/data lakehouse or Business Intelligence/Data Analytics and Reporting solutions Demonstrated experience working as a business analyst in large/complex data migration projects. Demonstrated experience with writing user stories and using tools such as DevOps. Desired Skills and Experience 10+ years of experience leading and conducting business and system analysis to assess client’s business problems/opportunities and document the business/system requirements in such a way that I&IT solutions can be designed. Experience conducting analyses at varying levels of detail, appropriate to the project and phases of project, aligning with OPS standards Experience conducting business modeling; use case modeling; conceptual and logical data modeling; process and data flow modeling; use case surveys; business rules definition and non-functional requirements definitions for assigned projects, including screen specifications, business rules, data migration requirements, etc.   Proven experience in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies. Proven experience in conducting business and system analysis in respect to building data marts/data warehouses/data lakehouse or Business Intelligence/Data Analytics and Reporting solutions Demonstrated experience working as a business analyst in large/complex data migration projects. Familiarity with BI/reporting tools such as PowerBI Basic knowledge of SQL language; ability to execute SQL queries. Understanding of concepts around ETL, data quality, data cleaning, data issues’ handling. Experience in conducting business and system analysis for a Dynamics 365 CE and/or F&O solution or other CRM/ERP solutions Experience creating use cases, test plans, test cases, test scripts ideally around reporting and/or data migration Experience with defect management processes, defect identification, logging, tracking, and resolution. Familiarity with industry-standard quality assurance practices, such as ISO standards, CMMI, or Agile methodologies Experience consulting and coordinating between Business Areas and the IT Development and Testing teams to clarify business requirements and translating them into system requirements Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills; proven gap analysis experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and build strong working relationships Demonstrated experience with writing user stories and using tools such as DevOps. Resumes Evaluation/Criteria: Criteria 1: Business Analysis Experience - 40 Points 10+ years of experience leading and conducting business and system analysis to assess client’s business problems/opportunities and document the business/system requirements in such a way that I&IT solutions can be designed. Experience conducting analyses at varying levels of detail, appropriate to the project and phases of project, aligning with OPS standards Experience conducting business modeling; use case modeling; conceptual and logical data modeling; process and data flow modeling; use case surveys; business rules definition and non-functional requirements definitions for assigned projects, including screen specifications, business rules, data migration requirements, etc.   Proven experience in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies, with emphasis on agile. Criteria 2: IT Specific Skills - 30 Points Proven experience in conducting business and system analysis in respect to building data marts/data warehouses/data lakehouse or Business Intelligence/Data Analytics and Reporting solutions Demonstrated experience working as a business analyst in large/complex data migration projects. Familiarity with BI/reporting tools such as PowerBI Basic knowledge of SQL language; ability to execute SQL queries. Understanding of concepts around ETL, data quality, data cleaning, data issues’ handling. Experience in conducting business and system analysis for a Dynamics 365 CE and/or F&O solution or other CRM/ERP solutions Criteria 3: Quality Assurance - 10 Points Experience creating use cases, test plans, test cases, test scripts ideally around reporting and/or data migration Experience with defect management processes, defect identification, logging, tracking, and resolution. Familiarity with industry-standard quality assurance practices, such as ISO standards, CMMI, or Agile methodologies Criteria 4: Consulting and Communication Skills - 10 Points Experience consulting and coordinating between Business Areas and the IT Development and Testing teams to clarify business requirements and translate them into system requirements Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills; proven gap analysis experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and build strong working relationships Excellent customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy to ensure client needs are managed effectively A motivated, flexible, creative team player with perseverance, excellent multi-tasking abilities and a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines Criteria 5: DevOps and Agile- 10 Points Demonstrated experience with writing user stories and using tools such as DevOps. Knowledge Transfer What needs to be KT Document the tasks executed and in process of execution as a member of the data migration team using the approach and tools required by the project manager. To whom Project Manager/Team Members When 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation in DevOps Wiki and boards throughout the duration of the project life cycle. Must haves: 10+ years of experience leading and conducting business and system analysis to assess client’s business problems/opportunities and document the business/system requirements in such a way that I&IT solutions can be designed. Proven experience in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies. Proven experience in conducting business and system analysis in respect to building data marts/data warehouses/data lakehouse or Business Intelligence/Data Analytics and Reporting solutions Demonstrated experience working as a business analyst in large/complex data migration projects. Demonstrated experience with writing user stories and using tools such as DevOps.
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Business Analyst
...GTA, Ontario, Canada
12/04/2024
12/04/2024
12/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Role: Business Analyst RQ: RQ08272 Rate: $93/h inc Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (former MGCS) Location: Hybrid, 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto Duration: 200 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: December 2024 Description Responsibilities Provides a comprehensive range of I&IT business analysis services for clients with diverse business and technological needs. Interacts with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts in order to understand their requirements through gathering, documenting, and analyzing business needs and requirements. Prepares and advises on business analysis policies, processes, best practices and standards to promote a comprehensive and consistent business analysis practice within the organization. General Skills Leads and conducts business analysis in order to assess client’s business problems/opportunities and documents the business requirements in such a way that I&IT solutions can be determined. Applies re-engineering concepts to promote business improvements through alternative and cost effective service delivery approaches Leads and conducts business analysis at varying levels of detail appropriate to the project and phases of project, aligning with OPS Unified Project Management Methodology, Enterprise Architecture and Gating Process, and OPS Standard Systems Development Methodologies Develops strategies, prepares business cases and cost-benefit analysis, and conducts feasibility studies for business I&IT initiatives Develops sound processes for requirements gathering including but not limited to JAD sessions, interviews, mockups, etc. Conducts business modeling; use case modeling; conceptual and logical data modeling; process and data flow modeling; use case surveys; business rules definition and non-functional requirements definitions for assigned projects Monitors progress, resolves problems and reports regularly to I&IT management and stakeholders Develops performance measures and traceability matrices for business analysis evaluation and conducts follow-up Experience developing strategies, preparing business cases and cost-benefit analysis Experience conducting requirements gathering, developing documentation, including presentations and briefing notes and conducting stakeholder engagement Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools to document conceptual requirements and scope Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and technologies 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 Desirable Skills Experience in the use of information retrieval packages Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices Ability to translate business and data requirements into specifications sufficient for designing appropriate technology solutions Experience with a wide range of methods, tools and techniques for business analysis such as: business functional modelling, business event modelling, business process mapping Experience in structured, object oriented and agile methodologies for user requirements Experience developing performance measures for business analysis evaluation and subsequent follow-up Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements 10+ years of extensive experience in the following: Business Analyst Experience - 50%:  Applies depth of domain & functional expertise for the assigned portfolio to drive the expected business value. Understanding of systems environments, business analysis and change management in projects or programs related to integrated multi-ministries’ government services. Knowledge and experience in preparing detailed analysis and recommendations to ensure compliance with appropriate public sector, industry and international standards on security, privacy, and accessibility (must have) Ability to assist with the security issues that could impact developed front-end and integrated systems. Develops informative, coherent, and usable project documents (project artifacts) for multiple stakeholders covering functional and non-functional business requirements. Experience with architectural framework system, specifically Zachman Framework (must have) Checkpoints, TRA, PIA, Component architecture, Design patterns (must have) Thorough experience with Logical and Physical Architecture artifacts (must have) Experience and knowledge on how to develop user stories based on engagements with program areas, and drafting acceptance test criteria for developers and testers. Ability to work with DevOps and agile concepts. (Must have) Ability to work with business and development teams to document system requirements. Experience with a wide range of methods, tools, and techniques for business analysis such as, but not limited to business functional modelling, business event modelling, business process mapping. Demonstrated experience with creating Business Cases, Screen Design/User Interface, Business Process Models, Privacy Impact Assessment and Threat Risk Assessments Technical Experience - 20%: Knowledge of theory and principles of systems design and development, programming concepts and languages, and related methods, techniques, practices, and standards In-depth knowledge of WCAG 2.0 Standards and AODA Compliancy levels Knowledge and experience creating Wireframes, Use Cases, User Stories (must have) Exposure to working with diverse business environments and enterprise-wide system. Knowledge of Large Language Model and Generative AI application Demonstrated Experience with Joint Application development (JAD), Unified Modelling language (UML), and Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Knowledge and Experience of DevOps. Knowledge of Big Data platform and application. Project Experience - 20%: Experience with Driver and Vehicle ServiceOntario portal services (nice to have) Minimum 5 years experience in creating enterprise architecture documentation; expert level in architectural deliverables, including the following must haves below: Checkpoint/Gating Matrix Logical and Physical Documentation Logical and Physical Deployment Models Business Architecture Approach Sequence Diagram Data Flow Diagram Architectural documents for ACT and ARB approvals Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. OPS project experience (except Driver & Vehicle SO portal services). Agile project experience, and sources management. Communication Skills – 10%: Demonstrated experience in solving problems analytically and making sound decisions based on. Experience in negotiating using both verbal and written communication skills and should have worked in a team-based environment with a proven record of meeting deadlines. Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Must Haves: -Knowledge of Large Language Model (LLM) and Generative AI application -10+ years of exp in BA -Knowledge and experience in preparing detailed analysis and recommendations to ensure compliance with appropriate public sector, industry and international standards on security, privacy and accessibility Checkpoints, TRA, PIA, Component architecture, Design patterns -Thorough experience with Logical and Physical Architecture artifacts -Knowledge and experience creating Wireframes, Use Cases, User Stories -Minimum 5 years experience in creating enterprise architecture documentation; expert level in architectural deliverables, including the following must haves below: Checkpoint/Gating Matrix Logical and Physical Documentation Logical and Physical Deployment Models Business Architecture Approach Sequence Diagram Data Flow Diagram Architectural documents for ACT and ARB approvals Nice to have: Prior OPS experience.
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Programmer/Developer
...GTA, Ontario, Canada
11/28/2024
11/28/2024
11/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Role: Software Developer RQ: RQ08238 Rate: $97/h inc Client: Ministry of Health Location: Hybrid, 5700 Yonge Street, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Duration: 247 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: January 2025 Description Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as "Hybrid" and consultants will be required to work onsite at the work location 3 days a week and 2 days from home. The details of this arrangement will be confirmed with the Hiring Manager. The resources needed till January 9, 2026, will include an option to extend. ============================================== Responsibilities: Dive deep into the legacy systems to understand the Healthcare-Domain-Specific-Data-Points which are used to determine funding allocation in Ontario, and provide inputs to the PBF and TPON projects on data model analysis and data model changes to accommodate the data requirements for MOH, MLTC, and MSAA; To extract the Healthcare-Domain-Specific-Funding-Allocation-Business-logics captured in the programming code in the legacy systems so they can be replicated in the TPON and PBF implementation; To extract historical data from the legacy systems to be feed into TPON and PBF and to build ETL scripts for data extraction and data loading; Provide technical expertise with technologies including IIS Web Server, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.Net VB.Net Web Form, MVC, Crystal Reports, DevExpress, and ASP.Net Cloud Computing to design and develop sound solutions to business requirements; Install / configure / administer IIS web server and MS SQL server in distributed platform; Design and development -- develop and maintain system design models, technical documentation and specification; R&D for solutions proposal to rewrite/migrate onto Azure Cloud -- provide research and development to assist Ministries to move onto our next strategic platform: a common business solution platform using Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and the integration with online Office 365 and SharePoint Online to orchestrate real-time government business workflow changes, to ultimately automate government business processes through extensive integration; Maintenance, support, and provide operational warranty for the transition from the legacy systems onto PBF and TPON; Provide maintenance and support; Provide operational warranty. Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to FTE -- provide training to FTE as needed to improve team skills and knowledge. Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements Public Sector Experience ·       Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Public Sector governance methodologies (e.g. UPM, architecture gating); ·     Demonstrated understanding of Public Sector/ministries I&IT strategies, plans, policies, directives, best practices, and standards to ensure compliance in the development, co-ordination and implementation of projects. 5 points Solution Design Experience 10+ years of experience in the following: ·       Designing and developing large, complex, provincial level financial allocation and payment tracking system using Dot Net Framework, ASP.Net, VB.Net, C#, Web Form, MVC, and using DevExpress components; ·       Reverse engineering data models from existing applications and databases; ·       Designing and developing ETL scripts for data extraction and data loading from MS SQL database to target Oracle database using Python, SQL stored procedure, and  SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS); ·       UI/UX Design to comply with WCAG 2.1 or AODA; ·       Building enterprise level software automation process using CI/CD pipelines and tool chains on DevOps platform. 40 points Hands on Technical Experience / Knowledge Areas 10+ years of experience in the following: ·       Hands-on ASP.Net VB.Net Web Form, MVC development experience, install and configure MS IIS, Dot Net Framework, SQL Server environment; ·       Hands-on experience with relational database design and development in MS SQL Server environment; ·       Designing and developing RESTful web services, JSON and XML; ·       Project development experience with Azure Boards, Azure Git, and Azure DevOps; ·       Designing and developing user authentication using MS Active Directory, online or within corporate domain ·       Experience with Cloud Platform using PaaS, such as Azure Managed Application Services, Docker, and Kubernetes; ·     Post-implementation support. 30 points Project Experience, Team Collaboration, Communication, and General Skills 10+ years of experience in the following: ·       Continuous deployment methods and procedures; ·       Agile methodologies for the analysis, design, development and implementation of applications in large complex environments; ·       Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques; ·       Experience leading a team of developers, assigning tasks, mentoring junior developers, coordinating components for successful delivery; ·       Excellent analytical, trouble-shooting, problem-solving and decision-making skills; ·       Conducting research and assessment of options for technical design issues; ·       Contributing to design/development of project plans, including work breakdown and resource plans; ·       Good verbal and written communications skills; ·       Interpersonal and negotiation skills; ·       A good team player with a track record for meeting deadlines; ·       Experience with the projects related to business-critical environments and operations. 25 points Hybrid - 3 days onsite 2 days remote For shortlisted candidates who are invited for interviews, Suppliers are required to upload the candidate's Reference List of 3 Referees on/before the scheduled interview date OR interviewees should provide their Reference List at the interview. MUST HAVES: 10 years + Experience: Hands-on ASP.Net VB.Net Web Form, MVC development experience, install and configure MS IIS, Dot Net Framework, SQL Server environment; •Hands-on experience with relational database design and development in MS SQL Server environment; Reverse engineering data models from existing applications and databases; •Designing and developing ETL scripts for data extraction and data loading from MS SQL database to target Oracle database using Python, SQL stored procedure, and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS);
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