Job Description
Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development, and implementation of front‑end, middle‑tier, and back‑end application components, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions across the full stack.
Architect and build high‑quality, intuitive, and accessible user interfaces while ensuring seamless integration with APIs, services, and business logic layers.
Translate complex business and technical requirements into fully functioning, thoroughly tested applications, including creating detailed technical specifications, writing high‑quality code, generating components, and performing comprehensive unit and integration testing.
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues across all layers of the solution stack, providing expert guidance during development, implementation, system migrations, and production support.
Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision‑making to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and architectural best practices.
General Skills:
Extensive experience in full‑stack software development, analysis, and specialized application support at a senior level.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with architects, developers, analysts, and stakeholders throughout all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Strong grounding in structured development methodologies for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise‑level applications.
Proven ability to design, code, test, debug, and document complex applications across front‑end and back‑end environments.
Proficiency with object‑oriented and modern programming languages, frameworks, and development tools.
Hands‑on experience with application architecture, design patterns, deployment strategies, and advanced troubleshooting.
Experience working with relational and hierarchical database technologies, including query optimization and data modeling.
Proficiency with information retrieval tools, query languages, and data access layers.
Experience with enterprise‑grade communication protocols and integration approaches.
Strong capability to gather, analyze, and document technical and business requirements from diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts.
Exceptional analytical, communication, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and negotiation skills.
Reliable team contributor with a track record of meeting deadlines in complex project environments.
Front-End Skills:
Deep experience architecting and developing modern user interfaces using clean, maintainable code and effective visual design principles.
Experience building large‑scale, enterprise web applications with a focus on performance, accessibility, and reliability.
Strong understanding of cross‑browser compatibility and front‑end optimization techniques.
Experience with responsive design frameworks and adaptive UI strategies.
Knowledge of integrating Social Media APIs and other third‑party front‑end services.
Experience contributing to product vision, strategy, and roadmap development.
Ability to interface with external partners to assess integration opportunities, run pilots or beta programs, and evaluate competing solutions.
Back-End & Middle‑Tier Skills:
Extensive experience developing server‑side logic, services, and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
Strong understanding of middle‑tier architecture including service orchestration, authentication/authorization patterns, caching, and data access layers.
Experience designing and implementing RESTful or service‑oriented interfaces that support scalable, enterprise‑grade front‑end applications.
Ability to optimize performance across the stack, including middleware processing, database queries, and API response times.
Knowledge of security best practices, including secure coding, data protection, and API hardening techniques.
Desirable Skills:
Experience building internet‑ready, distributed, or cloud‑enabled applications.
Knowledge of rapid application development (RAD) methodologies.
Understanding of Information Management principles, policies, and best practices.
Experience with middleware platforms, integration gateways, and enterprise messaging patterns.
Ability to review, modify, and optimize deployment and installation scripts.
Proven ability to deliver post‑implementation support and resolve technical issues.
Experience conducting design walkthroughs, code reviews, and technical presentations.
Knowledge of AODA standards and accessibility compliance requirements.
Ability to produce high‑quality technical and user documentation.
Requirements
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Must Haves:
Significant hands‑on experience building responsive, performant applications for both web and mobile platforms.
Advanced knowledge of Java, JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as SpringBoot, React and ; able to architect and mentor others on best practices.
Deep hands-on experience with for developing scalable middle‑tier and back‑end services.
Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI development patterns.
Proficient with Azure DevOps for backlog management, CI/CD pipelines, code branching, and automated deployments.
Strong understanding of modern cloud-based architectures and component-driven development in React and Java.
Nice to have:
Previous DDR Exp.
Skill Set Requirements:
Engineering Practices:
Collaborates effectively within a cross‑functional Agile product team, partnering with developers, UX designers, QA engineers, product managers, and architects to deliver high‑quality solutions.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to applying and promoting best practices in front‑end, middle‑tier, and back‑end development.
Experience working as a core contributor in autonomous, cross‑functional product teams, helping drive technical direction and delivery.
Maintains exceptional attention to detail and consistently produces clean, maintainable, and well‑structured code.
Deep experience with Agile delivery practices and Azure DevOps tools, including boards, pipelines, and code review workflows.
Thrives in fast‑paced environments, adapting quickly to evolving priorities and project needs.
Strong understanding of TDD methodologies, with hands‑on experience designing, writing, and executing unit tests, integration tests, and automated test suites.
Technical Skills:
Significant hands‑on experience building responsive, performant applications for both web and mobile platforms.
Advanced knowledge of Java, JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks such as SpringBoot, React and ; able to architect and mentor others on best practices.
Deep hands-on experience with for developing scalable middle‑tier and back‑end services.
Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI development patterns.
Proficient with Azure DevOps for backlog management, CI/CD pipelines, code branching, and automated deployments.
Expertise in responsive design, debugging techniques, performance optimization, and version control workflows with Git.
Ability to analyze user stories, business requirements, and technical specifications and translate them into robust, tested, production-ready applications.
Skilled in developing detailed programming specifications and technical documentation.
Experienced in diagnosing and resolving technical issues throughout testing, integration, deployment, and production support.
Hands-on experience developing secure web applications in compliance with PCI standards and WCAG 2.0 accessibility requirements.
Ensures all front-end and back-end components adhere to AODA standards.
Strong understanding of semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and accessibility design patterns, ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies such as JAWS.
Previous Ontario Government experience and familiarity with the Digital Dealer Registration (DDR) service is considered an asset.
Architecture and Design:
Strong understanding of modern cloud-based architectures and component-driven development in React and Java.
Ability to design and implement reusable, scalable, and maintainable UI components independently or through collaboration.
Experience architecting modular components and frameworks that support long-term scalability and maintainability.
Knowledge of front-end and back-end performance optimization techniques and best practices.
Familiarity with implementing modern architecture principles and patterns, including serverless architectures, microservices, and RESTful API design.
Communication Skills:
Able to clearly articulate technical ideas, propose solutions, and ask clarifying questions when needed.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor peers and support team members to achieve shared goals.
Capable of presenting technical recommendations and design considerations in a user-friendly, accessible way to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Skilled in documenting code, technical processes, and architectural decisions.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
