Senior Full Stack Java Developer

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (Government Services Integration Cluster)

Job Title: Software Developer - Senior

Job Location: 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON

Contract Duration: 254 Days (Potential Extension)

Job Description:

WebFOCUS is the reporting and Business Intelligence (BI) framework currently used to support MTO operational reporting for several critical business functions. This engagement supports the design, development, and delivery of a replacement operational reporting portal. The successful resource(s) will re-platform existing WebFOCUS reports — including the underlying business logic, SQL, and data transformation rules — into a modern, supportable web application (Java back end / Angular front end) hosted in the ministry's Azure environment, in accordance with Ontario Public Service (OPS) architecture, security, and accessibility standards.

Must Have:

• 8+ years of experience developing large-scale, production business applications using Java for backend/API development
• 5+ years of experience with Angular (or comparable modern JS/TS framework) for front-end development
• Reverse enginee r and re-platform the existing logic ( (e.g., WebFOCUS )

Nice to Have:

• Experience in an Ontario Public Service (OPS)

Deliverables: The services and deliverables to be provided by the resource(s) will include the following:

• Web User Interface
• Fully commented and functional Angular front-end code for the reporting portal
• Unit test code and automated UI test coverage
• Responsive, accessible (AODA-compliant) report views translated from existing WebFOCUS report layouts
• Application Programming Interfaces (API)
• Design and construction of REST API services exposing report and reference data
• Documentation for developers on effective use, integration, and versioning of the API
• Backend / Data Development
• Java-based backend services connecting the application to underlying relational databases
• Migration and refactoring of existing WebFOCUS SQL and report logic into the new application
• Source Code
• Source code developed to specification, version-controlled in Azure DevOps
• Knowledge Transfer
• Knowledge transfer sessions and supporting documentation for ministry technical staff on the design and implementation of the reporting portal

General Skills:

• Experience in programming and analysis, with specialized software package support at the specified experience level
• Ability to collaborate with IT professionals throughout the software development process
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications
• Experience with design, coding, testing, and debugging of applications
• Experience with relational database technologies and SQL, including reading and refactoring existing report/query logic
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver production-ready components with minimal supervision, following knowledge transfer

Full Stack Skills:

• Proficient with both front-end and back-end development, including associated areas such as database design/management and DevOps
• Experience with Java for backend/API development
• Experience with Angular for front-end development
• Design and implementation of overall solution architecture for a web-based reporting application
• Design and construction of REST API services, and integration of front-end UIs with those APIs
• Design and deployment of databases; ability to translate existing SQL/report logic into a modern application
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in a Microsoft Azure environment
• Supporting the implementation/upkeep of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, e.g., Azure DevOps
• Ensuring the solution is designed and built for performance, scalability, and maintainability

Desirable Skills:

• Prior exposure to or working knowledge of WebFOCUS is an asset
• Working knowledge of Power BI
• Working knowledge of Databricks
• Knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
• Ability to provide system documentation as required
• Experience working within an Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader public sector IT environment

Evaluation Criteria: Full Stack Development – Java & Angular - 45%

• • 8+ years of experience developing large-scale, production business applications using Java for backend/API development
• • 5+ years of experience with Angular (or comparable modern JS/TS framework) for front-end development
• • Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end solution architecture across the full stack, including sound trade-off decisions made independently
• • Depth and breadth of hands-on full stack delivery will be weighted heavily, as this is the core capability required for the engagement

Database, SQL & Reporting Logic Migration - 20%

• Strong experience with relational database technologies and SQL
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, refactor, and re-platform existing report/query logic (e.g., WebFOCUS or equivalent BI tooling) into a modern application
• Experience with database design and deployment

API Development & Azure Deployment - 15%

• Experience designing, building, and documenting REST API services
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in a Microsoft Azure environment
• Working familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps) sufficient to integrate with an existing pipeline maintained by a separate team

Agile Methodology & OPS Delivery - 10%

• 5+ years of experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies
• Knowledge of Ontario Digital Service standards and/or prior experience in an Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader public sector IT environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and take ownership of delivery timelines, commensurate with a senior-level engagement

Personal Skills - 10%

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Solid business acumen; ability to dialogue with business teams/leadership to understand priorities and goals, with a focus on delivering business value