Job Title: Software Developer - Full Stack – Senior (JAVA & Angular)

Location: Toronto / St. Catharines

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 engineer and re-platform the existing logic ( (e.g., WebFOCUS)

Description / Responsibilities / Skills

This engagement supports the design, development, and delivery of a replacement operational reporting portal.
The successful resource(s) will re-platform existing WebFOCUS reports into a modern, supportable web application hosted in the ministry's Azure environment.
In accordance with Ontario Public Service (OPS) architecture, security, and accessibility standards.

General Skills

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications.
Experience with relational database technologies and SQL, including reading and refactoring existing report/query logic.
Ability to work independently and deliver production-ready components with minimal supervision, following knowledge transfer.

Full Stack Skills

Design and implementation of overall solution architecture for a web-based reporting application.
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

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.

Deliverables

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
Design and construction of REST API services exposing report and reference data
Documentation for developers on effective use, integration, and versioning of the API
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 developed to specification, version-controlled in Azure DevOps
Knowledge transfer sessions and supporting documentation for ministry technical staff on the design and implementation of the reporting portal

Experience & Skill Set Requirements

Full Stack Development – Java & Angular

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

API Development & Azure Deployment

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

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

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

Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior (JAVA & Angular)

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