12/04/2024

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.

11/21/2024

Role: Project Manager/Leader RQ: RQ08183 Rate: $112/h inc Client: Ministry of Health Location: Hybrid, 56 Wellesley St. West, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1C1 Duration: 330 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: Dec 2024 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. ============================================== Responsibilities: Leadership and Strategic Management ·       Provide project management expertise for the planning, coordination, and execution of initiatives in support of the Community Administration Solutions Sunsetting (CASS) initiative. ·       Liaise with Ontario Health (OH), Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long-Term Care, Supply Ontario and the Health Services Cluster to identify and manage project dependencies in alignment with the CASS objectives. ·       Facilitate multiple project work streams by following sound project management methodology, processes and procedures. ·       For each workstream, proactively manage approved plans with stakeholder project teams, and work with relevant parties on risk mitigation strategies to ensure commitments and deliverables are completed as per approvals and stakeholder expectations. ·       Develop, manage, and oversee an integrated project plan, project timelines, deliverables, and dependencies, ensuring each workstream adheres to their respective responsibilities and milestones. ·       Establish and/or promote governance frameworks, meeting cadences, and reporting structures to facilitate decision-making, change management, and accountability. ·       Manage risks and issues escalated from various workstreams, proactively seeking solutions and ensuring effective communication across all stakeholders. ·       Provide strategic oversight and guidance to ensure alignment with the overall project goals. ·       Drive decision-making processes in governance forums, ensuring timely and effective resolution of escalated issues. ·       Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and project teams to facilitate collaboration and consensus building across multiple governmental bodies and health care service providers. ·       Promote OPS IT standards and best practices for project management to facilitate control of system quality, adherence to standard methodology and the control of the use of IT resources. ·       Provide direction and advice to team members by establishing tasks, deliverables, and expectations, and ensure that knowledge is shared. ·       Provide strategic and operational advice as needed regarding business, resourcing, and financial impacts. ·       Prepare and present status reports and updates for any relevant steering committees, advisory panels, working groups, or similar governance bodies. ·       Ensure project artefacts and deliverables reflect a superior understanding of: o   Best practices in information technology project management including Agile and Waterfall methods. o   Stakeholder needs. o   Modern ERP solutions and their related technical and business architectures. Technical Management ·       Conduct and / or oversee waterfall and agile transitional technology projects with enterprise scale, particularly related to ERP and HR systems, working with diverse stakeholder groups across the Public and Broader Public Sector. ·       Ensure technical dependencies between different workstreams are identified and managed effectively, with efforts coordinated to align technical objectives across stakeholder groups. ·       Collaborate with technical leads, architects, business and technical subject matter experts to ensure that proposed solutions can be implemented and meet required standards. ·       Manage integration points between legacy systems and new solutions, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal downtime or service disruption. Typical deliverables ·       Governance Framework: Design and / or maintain the governance framework that details decision-making authority, roles, and responsibilities. ·       Project Plan: Develop and maintain the high-level plans that outline milestones, key deliverables, dependencies, and resource leveling opportunities/constraints across the workstreams. ·       Risk, Action, Issue and Decision Logs: Maintain up-to-date logs of project risks, actions, issues, and decisions including mitigation plans and action items for each risk/issue. ·       Status Reports: Prepare regular status reports for senior leadership and stakeholders, summarizing progress, risks, decisions, and next steps. ·       Meeting Agendas and Minutes: Provide clear, action-oriented agendas for governance meetings and maintain detailed records of meeting outcomes and actions. ·       Transition Strategy: Document the approach for transitioning from the legacy systems to the new solutions, including key technical and operational milestones. ·       Develop financial and resource management plans as needed to ensure the transition initiatives are addressed in a timely manner. ·       Develop communication documents, business cases, presentations, reports, and management briefings. ·       Work with Systems analysts, business analysts and developers to ensure business requirements, systems analysis and design documentation is complete. ·       Work with third party vendors to ensure SOWs are complete and meet the Ministry’s guidelines. Issue and Risk Management ·       Develop and implement comprehensive risk management plans, ensuring all identified risks are documented, assessed, and mitigated in collaboration with workstreams and stakeholders. ·       Monitor issues escalated from the different workstreams (e.g., MOH, MLTC), ensuring they are addressed promptly, with solutions aligned across all stakeholder groups. ·       Lead the governance in escalating risks and issues to senior leadership when required, providing clear options and recommendations for mitigation or resolution. ·       Proactively identify and address any emerging risks or challenges related to governance, technical execution, or stakeholder alignment. ·       Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with Personal Health information and understand the technical implications of PHIPA on the design and architecture of the solution. Communication ·       Serve as the primary point of contact for all governance-related activities, ensuring clear communication and coordination across all workstreams. ·       Maintain partnerships through consultation with stakeholders and third-party vendors in order to sustain the applications and managed infrastructure environment and negotiate for appropriate support and processes to meet project delivery and operational objectives. ·       Facilitate regular governance meetings with senior stakeholders, ensuring that agendas are focused, discussions are productive, and outcomes are well-documented. ·       Ensure that key project updates, risks, and decisions are communicated clearly to all stakeholders, using appropriate reporting tools and methods. ·       Coordinate and / or support communications and engagement with external stakeholders (e.g. broader public sector organizations) to ensure they are informed and aligned with project progress and potential changes. ·       Maintain confidentiality and ensure stakeholder privacy and security principles are respected. Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements Public Sector Experience ·       Strong understanding of the healthcare system, structures, processes, stakeholder groups and affected populations, and how healthcare services are delivered in the province based on extensive experience with Ontario’s health sector. ·       Strong track record of experience with the ministry and its delivery partners, and in-depth knowledge of the levers and instruments of change, and ·       Strong knowledge of and experience with the digital health systems, programs, vendors, assets, and solutions in Ontario.? ·       Knowledge of back-office health information systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, LGI Solutions Workforce, Cerner, EPIC, Meditech, Point-Click-Care, preferred. 5 points Program and Project Management Experience ·       Extensive experience managing complex projects with a demonstrated track record of successful delivery within approved plan, scope and budget and business outcomes; ·       Demonstrated leadership and resource management skills including the ability to direct activities and manage a variety of professionals; and ·       Strong working knowledge of project methodologies and standards (e.g. PMBOK) and tools (e.g. MS Project).? ·       Experience providing senior level strategic and operational advice regarding the business, resourcing, and financial impacts of proposed enhancements to infrastructure and applications. 35 points IT Strategy and Planning ·       Extensive track record of successful strategic planning in health technology contexts. ·       Demonstrated ability to define objectives, develop strategic options analysis and to create action plans that outline tasks required for implementation phase, and ·       Ability to provide clarity and collective understanding of the range of options and communicate logically how the options were developed and selected as the strategic response. 15 points Business Analysis   ·       Demonstrated experience managing business projects and achieving successful results on time and on budget with high customer satisfaction. ? ·       Demonstrated experience in process mapping, requirements gathering, program definition, and transition planning; and ·       Demonstrated experience in leading program or organizational transformation initiatives.? 15 points Stakeholder Relationship Management ·       Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and business partners, ·       Strong ability to clearly communicate activities and expectations, ·       Demonstrated experience resolving major conflicts and obstacles, ·       Demonstrated ability managing cross-functional project teams and effectively working in a matrix environment.? ·       Proven track record for building strong working relationships. ·       Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills. 30 points Hybrid - Candidate must work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote MUST HAVES: Experience providing senior level strategic and operational advice regarding the business, resourcing, and financial impacts of proposed enhancements to infrastructure and applications.     Extensive experience managing complex projects with a demonstrated track record of successful delivery within approved plan, scope and budget and business outcomes; Demonstrated ability to define objectives, develop strategic options analysis and to create action plans that outline tasks required for implementation phase  Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and business partners, from Senior Leadership to front line Personnel

09/05/2024

Role: Software Developer RQ: RQ05385 Rate: $97/h inc Client: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Location: Hybrid, 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto Duration: 160 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: September 2024 Description Hybrid work: will work in office 3 days per week and 2 days remotely. This resource will be shared between two projects: Ability to work with legacy applications and modernize them following OPS mandate, guidelines and recommendations. Ability to understand business requirements and deliver solutions/services accordingly. Work on existing bugs, feature enhancements for various applications. Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize work. Work in a collaborative team environment. Hands on experience with agile methodology. Strong communication skills. Responsibilities: Lead all development activities for the assigned system components which includes, but is not limited to, design, coding, documentation, integration, unit testing, defect resolution; Develop user interface web application to enable ministry staff to correct data from data store Develop queries, scripts and/or application components to migrate source data to a destination/target database Work closely with business analysts and quality assurance analysts to confirm that the application code meets the business and system requirements that are outlined in the detailed design, during the analysis and user acceptance, testing, and implementation phases of the development lifecycle; Provide recommendations on best coding/solution design, impacts and options; Work closely with project team to confirm that the solution / application code meets the business and system requirements that are outlined in the detailed design, during the analysis and user acceptance, testing, and implementation phases of the development lifecycle; Documents solution design, code and deployment specifications and/or other code/system procedures to ensure transition to operations and supportability by the Ministry Lead all phases of the systems development lifecycle from analysis and design, development and coding, acceptance testing, and implementation, and work with project team members to review, evaluate, and approve project deliverables and documentation; Design, develop and code application components, database connections, web interfaces, prototypes as a proof-of concept during design phase Coding, testing, and debugging of the code drop/code release developed based on the assigned application components; Code all assigned database and/or application components in accordance with the approved detailed design specifications; Prepare code drop/code release deployment packages in preparation for release to production, and co-ordinate code deployment into various environments (i.e. test, staging, and production); Conduct and assist in code and design reviews; Provide accurate estimates for newly proposed functionality/enhancements and review the estimates from other team members for completeness and accuracy; Work with the Cluster technical staff to identify performance and/or availability issues for the code drop/code release developed and provide solutions; Lead development activities during the defect resolution cycle during the acceptance test Obtain Client or Cluster application architect approval for all code drop/code release changes for assigned application components; Provide a defect free code drop/code release according to the Cluster’s development standards for the assigned application components; Provide quality assurance for the code drop/code release (includes: unit testing, functional testing, load testing, tuning and regression testing, providing defect resolution and a fully tested application component); Provide documented source code for the assigned database, data schema and/or application components and obtain approval, acceptance, and sign-off by the Cluster on the final code drop/code release; Obtain acceptance and approval by the Cluster and the project team for all assigned deliverables; Ensure all artefacts / deliverables are in compliance with Government of Ontario – Information Technology Standards (GO ITS) 54 Standards; Actively participate in and contribute to regular project team meetings to provide status updates, raise risks/issues, and provide recommendations Lead workshops, demos, and/or other sessions and when required to facilitate and lead meetings; Provide weekly report confirming status of the assigned tasks. Mandatory Skills Overall number of years experience: 15+ Must have no. of years experience: 10+ Experience with Java, J2EE, EJB, STRUTS, Spring Boot, Web Services, XML, UI development, Angular, Node.JS, DevOps and tools, Agile, SCRUM, Lean, PDF, report generation, AODA, PL/SQL, Database development, Shell scripting, Oracle, IBM Websphere, Vulnerability assessment/resolution. Strong experience in interfacing with relational databases utilizing Java. Understanding of Oracle Forms/Reports, Oracle Application Suite, ability to extract usable information from Oracle forms/reports applications. Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements 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 patterns, 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 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 Desirable Skills: Experience in Agile, SCRUM, Lean, DevOps methodologies 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 Knowledge Transfer Requirements: Knowledge transfer is expected to occur throughout the duration of the assignment through regular meetings, touchpoints, and working sessions with LRC staff All design, development, artefacts, and source code, including all relevant and complete documents must be transferred to the ministry in the designated repositories provided Dedicated knowledge transfer sessions will be scheduled during the close-out phase of the project to ensure completeness of knowledge transfer and all documentation is shared, and allow LRC staff to ask clarification and/or follow up questions Evaluation criteria UI development and AODA: 20%, Technical experience (web and backend development with various frameworks, Java, etc): 30% Analysis/Development: 25% Documentation: 15% Vulnerability Assessment/resolution: 5% Experience with govt. IT infrastructure: 5% Nice to have Public Sector Experience Hands-on experience with agile methodologies in DevOps setup. Hybrid work: will work in office 3 days per week and 2 days remotely. Must Haves: Overall number of years experience: 15+ Must have no. of years experience: 10+ Experience with Java, J2EE, EJB, STRUTS, Spring Boot, Web Services, XML, UI development, Angular, Node.JS, DevOps and tools, Agile, SCRUM, Lean, PDF, report generation, AODA, PL/SQL, Database development, Shell scripting, Oracle, IBM Websphere, Vulnerability assessment/resolution. Strong experience in interfacing with relational databases utilizing Java. Understanding of Oracle Forms/Reports, Oracle Application Suite, ability to extract usable information from Oracle forms/reports applications.

08/12/2024

Role: CJDD CEI - Software Developer RQ: RQ07787 Rate: $97/h inc Client: Ministry of Solicitor General Location: Hybrid, 21 College Street, Toronto Duration: 125 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: September 2024 Description NOTE: 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 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive for three (3) days onsite and two (2) days remote (offsite), 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 assigned Project. SCOPE: • The Justice Technology Services - Digital Design Branch requires a software developer with design/development experience of delivering digital solutions based on Java, JSF, Angular, Restful API (e.g. Spring Boot), Cloud-Native framework, and industry leading UXD practice to build and enhance products for Criminal Justice Digital Design (CJDD) modernization program. Successful candidate will work on various applications and integration endpoints including Criminal eIntake, Digital Disclosure and Hearing Hub (D2H2), Digital Information Repository (DIR) and ICON Integration workstreams. DELIVERABLES: • The programmer developer will be responsible for coding and unit testing of applications capabilities and APIs using Java, JSF, Angular, Restful API (e.g. Spring Boot) and Cloud-Native frameworks, translating functional specifications into working, tested applications (Front-end User-Interface, Backend, and integration services). This includes developing detailed programming specifications, user interface designs, prototypes, writing and/or generating code, compiling data driven programs, conducting unit tests, and debugging code. • Key deliverables will include: • • Development - Writing and/or generating code, conducting unit tests on written code • • Design and Documentation – Participate in creation of high-quality software design and documentation of SDLC phases • • Support – Assist with troubleshooting production issues and support day-to-day operations Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: • At least 8 years of hands-on experience with software development • Must have extensive experience in development of enterprise-grade applications using Java with Spring Boot, JEE, EJB, JPA, JSF, Primefaces, Restful API and Angular frameworks, etc. • Extensive experience with REST API design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing. • Must have demonstrated experience in Angular including deep knowledge of Angular concepts like components, services, modules, decorators, and routing. And extensive experience with the latest Angular features and best practices. • Demonstrated Front-end Development Skills including proficiency in HTML5, Angular frameworks, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript, Knowledge of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility.   • Demonstrated experience & expertise in DevOps, CI/CD automation. • Experience in working with portals that handle documents requiring digital signatures and interoperable between multiple applications. • Previous knowledge of working with containerized /Cloud-Native environments such as Azure, OpenShift, etc. • Experience with enterprise integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and an understanding of how to use them in a Spring Integration context. • Strong skills in SQL and extensive experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle, and non-structured database such as MongoDB. • Have knowledge on application security in Cloud environment, for example, Oauth2, Multi-Factor Authentication, SSO, certificate based or protected API, JWT Authentication, TLS1.2, and others. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: • A passion for staying up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and a desire to continuously learn and improve your skills. • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, and experience diagnosing and resolving complex issues. • A track record of delivering high-quality, robust, and scalable solutions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Strong expertise & experience (5+ years’) in application design and development, using Java / JSF / JEE, Rest API / Spring Boot. • Strong expertise & experience (5+ years’) in the frontend UI development with Angular and Open-Source Cloud-Native framework, and AODA compliance (validation and remediation using WAVE, AXE, ScreenReader tools). • In-depth knowledge of microservice architecture and experience building scalable, highly available, and highly sensitive systems. • Experience in Lean and/or Agile methodologies for the design & development • Able to analyze business and functional requirements, lead/participate in JAD sessions and prepare required architecture documentation. • Create or assist with creation, review, and provide input and support of Enterprise Architecture artifacts for all checkpoints as required. • Experience with applying various design patterns and standards to the technical design and development. • Assist with system and user interface design and modifications (data & screen) as required. • Ability to transfer knowledge to team members and other personnel. • Hands-on experience with delivering product features from beginning to end (requirements, development, unit and integration testing) without supervision. • Extensive experience with REST API design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing. • Experience with enterprise integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and an understanding of how to use them in a Spring Integration context. • Knowledge of data transformation techniques, such as mapping and normalization, and experience using them in a Spring Integration context. • Strong skills in SQL and experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server, or Oracle. • Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption. • Strong experience with writing automated tests, including unit, API test, and a deep understanding of the testing process, including experience with WAF OWASP practices (investigation and remediation). • Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience participating in sprint planning and retrospectives. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders CRITERIA: Criteria 1 - Technical Design (35 Points) • Extensive experience with, Java / JSF / JEE, Rest API (e.g. Spring Boot) design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing. • Strong experience in developing Single Page Application (SPA) by using Angular Cloud Native Frameworks. • Demonstrated and results-based experience in User Interface design, integration design, and data modeling for enterprise applications. • Skilled in designing solutions from business requirements, especially using UML, JEE, and Service Bus. • Practical knowledge in applying various design patterns and standards to the technical design and development. • Demonstrated experience & expertise in DevOps, CI/CD automation. • Knowledgeable in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for web application development, OMG technical standards, OWASP practices, and OPS architecture standards. Criteria 2 - Technical Framework (35 Points) • Hands-on and demonstrated experience in design and development using core JEE technologies, Microservice architecture, API Services, Enterprise Service Bus, Message Queue, etc. • Hands-on and demonstrated experience in Java Frameworks (e.g. Spring, Shiro, Primefaces etc.), and technologies such as Hibernate, JSF, etc. • Hands-on experience in developing Single Page Application (SPA) by using Angular. • Must have prior experience in working with containerized environments such as Azure, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, etc. Criteria 3 - Integration Skills (20 Points) • Hands-on and demonstrated experience in design and development using Microservice architecture and API Services. • Strong experience with enterprise integration technologies, such as Azure Service Bus, JMS, AMQP, or REST. • Strong experience in integrating web applications with RESTful APIs. Knowledge of HTTP protocols and AJAX. • Knowledge of data transformation techniques, such as mapping and normalization, and experience using them in a Spring Integration context. • Strong skills in SQL and experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server, or Oracle. Criteria 4 - Security (10 Points) • Demonstrated experience with Security in Cloud environment, for example, Oauth2, Multi-Factor Authentication, SSO, PKI, RBAC, certificate based or protected API, JWT Authentication, TLS1.2, etc. • Understanding of security best practices and demonstrated experience in implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption. • Understanding of common web security practices and vulnerabilities. Knowledge of how to secure applications against common threats KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER: Knowledge to be Transferred: • Code & Documentations of all type assigned for this role. Knowledge to be Transferred to: • Project Manager/Team Members Details of Transfer: • 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site, throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc. NOTE: 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 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive for three (3) days onsite and two (2) days remote (offsite), 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 assigned Project. Must haves: At least 8+ years of hands-on experience with software development Extensive experience with the following: Developing enterprise-grade applications using Java with Spring Boot, JEE, EJB, JPA, JSF, Primefaces, etc. REST API design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing Angular concepts like components, services, modules, decorators, routing and the latest features and best practices Demonstrated experience with the following: Front-end Development Skills, including proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript/TypeScript, Knowledge of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility. Portals that handle documents requiring digital signatures and interoperability between multiple applications Containerized environments such as Azure, OpenShift, etc. Enterprise integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and understanding how to use them in a Spring Integration context SQL and experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle, and non-structured databases, such as MongoDB Knowledgeable in application security in a Cloud environment, for example, Oauth2, Multi-Factor Authentication, SSO, certificate-based or protected API, JWT Authentication, TLS1.2, and others

07/16/2024

Role: Software Developer - Full Stack RQ: RQ07702 Rate: $100/h inc Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (former MGCS) Location: Hybrid, 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto Duration: 163 business days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: August 2024 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 Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements Development experience: 40% (all items are must have) •    10+ years' experience in the use of J2EE development tools: WebSphere Application Development environment, utilizing tools such as RSA or Eclipse etc. •    Experience in integration of commercially available API design and implementation (load balancing, discovery, resiliency). •    10+ IBM WebSphere portal development experience, experience with IBM Urban Code tools. •    10+ years' experience Spring Framework, IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.x, JSP Experience with React •    10+ UID development, Angular, CSS, Agile paradigm, usage of RSA •    10+ Java development experience •    10+ Database experience: Oracle and Open Source DB -Must have DevOps, CICD, Spring Boot UI/UX experience: 20% •    5+ years of extensive hands-on experience with CSS •    Extensive experience with responsive development and HTML5 (must have) •    Extensive experience coding for mobile devices (must have) AODA experience:  20% •    10+ years of experience with developing J2EE application in compliance with PCI and WCAG 2.0 Standards, and bringing applications to AODA Compliancy (must have) •    Experience with JAWS, WAI-ARIA, HTML 5, Hi Sheriff (must have) S2i portal experience: 20% •   Previous experience with developing and supporting Driver, Vehicle and Health services in ServiceOntario web portal (must have). •   Experience with Canada Post Address module, IBM Web Content Management and Government Payment Gateway (must have) Candidate is required to work onsite 3 days per week and 2 remote