Project Overview

Key Responsibilities

Translate business requirements and technical specifications into scalable, secure, and fully tested full-stack applications

Develop detailed technical designs and programming specifications

Write, review, and maintain clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices

Build and enhance data-driven applications and backend services

Design and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure quality and reliability

Design and implement modern, responsive frontend components using React

Develop robust backend services and APIs using Spring Boot

Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development, testing, and production environments

Support application deployment, data migration, and system integration activities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams through code reviews, design sessions, and Agile ceremonies

Ensure all solutions meet security, performance, scalability, and accessibility standards (AODA compliance)

Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and standards

Provide technical support for implementation, system integration, data conversion, and migration activities

Translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications

Develop detailed programming specifications

Write and/or generate code

Compile data-driven programs

Maintain and conduct unit tests

Resolve and troubleshoot technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages

Provide technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED

Must be able to work 5 days onsite per week

10+ years’ experience in developing n-tier Enterprise applications

Expertise in application design, latest design patterns, deployment and troubleshooting

Expertise in JPA or Hibernate, and Spring Boot Framework

Proficient in database design and SQL development, with solid expertise in PostgreSQL, PL/pgSQL, Azure Cosmos DB

JavaScript / TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular

Experience gathering and documenting requirements from business stakeholders

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Experience in programming and systems analysis within enterprise application environments

Strong ability to collaborate with IT professionals across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Experience in application design, modern design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting

Experience designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting applications

Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java) and modern scripting languages (JavaScript/TypeScript)

Experience with relational database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL) and SQL development

Experience building and supporting data-driven applications

Experience working with API-based and web applications (REST/HTTP protocols)





Experience using query languages and data access tools

Experience with structured methodologies (Agile/Waterfall) for design, development, implementation, and maintenance

Ability to elicit, analyze, and document requirements from business stakeholders and subject matter experts

Experience in application deployment and environment management

Experience troubleshooting and resolving application and integration issues

Ability to work with integration patterns and communication protocols

Experience producing technical documentation and design artifacts

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

NICE TO HAVE

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

Familiar with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

Experience building cloud-native, internet-facing applications

Agile development experience - Scrum, User Stories, CI, and test automation etc.

Experience with middleware, API gateways, or integration services

Experience leading design walkthroughs and technical discussions

Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and WCAG standard

Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to contribute to technical leadership and quality assurance

EVALUATION CRITERIA
Backend Development (Java/ Spring Boot/ Spring/ Integration) - 30%

8–10+ years’ experience developing n-tier enterprise applications

Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Security, Data, Batch)

Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs

Demonstrated expertise in application architecture, design patterns (MVC, Security,



integration patterns), and performance optimization

Experience implementing and managing caching solutions using technologies such as Redis

Experience integrating with enterprise systems and service integration platforms or integration hubs

Proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and production-ready backend solutions

Strong experience with unit testing and integration testing

Frontend (React / Angular) - 20%

Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React and/or Angular

Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript (ES6+) for building web applications

Experience developing responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces (AODA/WCAG awareness)

Proven ability to implement component-based architecture and reusable UI components

Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services

Understanding of frontend performance optimization, state management, and application scalability

Database & ORM - 15%

Strong experience with PostgreSQL and SQL, Azure Cosmos DB

Experience in schema design and normalization, query optimization and indexing and writing database functions (PL/pgSQL preferred)

Hands-on experience with ORM frameworks, JPA, Hibernate and MyBatis

Experience integrating ORM frameworks with backend services

Experience supporting data-driven applications

Cloud Platform (Azure) - 20%

Demonstrated experience with Azure services such as, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL etc.

Experience deploying and supporting cloud-native applications

Understanding of scalability, monitoring, and cloud security

Test Automation & Quality Engineering - 10%

Strong experience in test automation across unit, API, and end-to-end (E2E) testing

Hands-on experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit 5 and Mockito

Experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest

Experience implementing end-to-end testing using tools such as Playwright or Katalon

Experience with API testing automation and validation of RESTful services

Experience applying Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices

Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines

Agile / Collaboration / Soft Skills - 5%

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Solid communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Participation in, code reviews, design sessions

Proven ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.

Key Skills & Competencies

Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, React, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, SQL, PL/pgSQL, Azure Cosmos DB, JPA, Hibernate, MyBatis, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Redis, JUnit 5, Mockito, Jest, Playwright, Katalon, API testing, BDD, CI/CD, API gateways, Middleware, Integration services

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🏢 GovTech Talent Solutions
📍 Ontario