RQ08541 - Software Developer - (API and .NET) - Senior

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Job Title: RQ08541 - Software Developer - API - Senior
Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (former MGCS)
Work Location: 222 Jarvis, Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid
Estimated Start Date: 2025-03-03
Estimated End Date: 2026-03-03
#Business Days: 254.00
Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
Hours per day or Week: 7.25 hours per day
Security Level: No Clearance Required
Must Have

• At least 4 years of C#
• At least 3 years of .NET Core or .NET 5+
• At least 3 years of ASP .NET MVC
• At least 3 years of ASP .NET Web API
• At least 3 years of Entity Framework or Entity Framework Core or other .NET supported ORM technologies like Dapper
• At least 3 years of React.js development experience and typescript
• At least 3 years Experience with Node.js and Next.js
• Experience with Azure cloud and microservices

Description
Responsibilities
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
• Analyzing, designing, developing, coding, and implementing programs in one or more programming languages for Web and Rich Internet Applications
• Supporting applications with an understanding of system integration, test planning, scripting, and troubleshooting
• Designing and developing REST API platform (e.g., using Apigee/APIM)
• Converting web services from SOAP to REST or vice-versa

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 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 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

API Skills

• Experience with Web Technologies (DHTML, AJAX, etc.)
• Experience with Security frameworks (e.g., JWT, OATH2)
• Experience in API layer like security, custom analytics, throttling, caching, logging, monetization, request and response modifications, etc. using Apigee
• Experience in creating REST API documentation using Swagger and YAML or similar tools desirable
• Experience with Integration frameworks (e.g., Mule, Camel) desirable

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

Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Price 30%
Experience (30%)

• 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 such as Agile Scrum for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications
• At least 3 years of Sql Server or similar relational database management systems (RDBMS)
• At least 3 years of source control e.g. Git
• At least 2 years of REST API development
• At least 3 years of developing secure .NET applications. E.g. token or claims based authorization, authentication/authorization technologies such as OAuth, Windows Auth, Basic Auth, etc.
• Basic understanding of the .NET framework. I.e. Common Language Runtime (CLR), Intermediate Language (IL), memory management (especially related to proper use of handles), etc.
• At least 2 years of the OpenAPI specification (Swagger)
• At least 2 years of .NET cloud development
• At least 2 years of integrating software monitoring and analytics/logging platforms
• Working experience of asynchronous programming and event-based patterns.
• Working knowledge of robust design patterns that enforce software modularity, reusability, testability, and extensibility.
• Working experience of unit tests
• Working experience of documenting and versioning software
• Working knowledge of docker containers and server platforms such as IIS
• A solid understanding of OOP principles
• Experience with react and node.js
• At least 3 years of Open API Specification and Swagger
• Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
• Experience in application design, latest design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting
• 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
• Good experience with infrastructure as code specifically Terraform
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Technical Skills (30%)

• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
• Technical skills and hands on experience to reflect the technologies noted in experience above (Java, Azure, etc.)
• 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 deployment

Communication Skills (10%)

• Strong communication skills to prepare documentation, including but not limited to: solution documentation, user manuals, reports, reviews, assessments
• Ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively and in a user-friendly manner; maintain a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients
• Ability to communicate designs and development in clear and understandable manner

Note:
This position is currently listed as "Hybrid"; however, the consultant will be remote due to COVID-19 related Work from Home (WFH) direction. Once the I&IT cluster staff are required to return to the office, the resource under this request will be required to work onsite as well.

• Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote