Upstaff - Senior Full Stack Java Developer

Full Stack Developer is needed in Toronto, Canada.

Client: Upstaff

Location: Toronto, ON, ca

Contract: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking two Senior Software Developers – Full Stack to support the development, integration, enhancement, testing, deployment, and maintenance of business-critical web applications within the Ontario Public Sector. The successful candidates will have strong hands-on experience across Java/J2EE full-stack development, including JSF, HTML/DHTML, XML/XSL, Spring, myBatis, Bootstrap, JavaScript, REST/SOAP web services, Oracle SQL, and relational databases. Candidates should be comfortable working across front-end and back-end components, APIs, database integration, application architecture, troubleshooting, and Agile SDLC environments. Experience delivering secure, scalable, responsive, and AODA-compliant web applications is highly valued.

Requirements

Mandatory Technical Skills

Candidates must have hands-on experience with the following technologies:

• Java / Enterprise Development
• JAVA
• J2EE
• JSF
• HTML / DHTML
• XML / XSL
• Java web application development
• Experience with Servlets, EJB, Tomcat and/or WebLogic is required/desirable within the broader technology stack.
• Open-Source Frameworks & Libraries
• Spring
• myBatis
• Bootstrap
• jQuery
• Experience with modern web development frameworks and reusable components.
• Full-Stack Web Development
• Front-end and back-end application development.
• Web architecture and n-tier application architecture.
• Responsive web development.
• Front-end and API integration.
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Angular/AngularJS experience.
• Development of reusable, self-contained, and testable UI modules/components.
• Ability to develop front-end code capable of querying and consuming APIs.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles.
• Database / SQL
• Oracle Database
• Oracle SQL scripting
• Strong SQL skills.
• Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
• Experience with SQL Server.
• Database design, implementation, integration, and management.
• APIs & Web Services
• REST / RESTful APIs
• SOAP web services
• Web Services development and integration.
• API design, development, consumption, and front-end integration.
• Swagger/OpenAPI knowledge is an asset.
• Development / SDLC
• Experience directly supporting the Agile/iterative SDLC.
• Systems design, configuration, integration, and development.
• Design, coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and documentation.
• Application troubleshooting and production support.
• Structured software development methodologies.
• CI/CD and deployment experience.
• Azure DevOps and JIRA experience is an asset.

Full-Stack Development Requirements

The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to work across the complete application stack, including:

• Web architecture and application design.
• Front-end interface development.
• Back-end Java/J2EE development.
• REST API development and integration.
• Database design and SQL development.
• Front-end/API integration.
• Application performance and scalability.
• Continuous integration and deployment.
• Application testing and debugging.
• Production troubleshooting and technical support.

Additional Technical Experience

Experience with the following will be considered an asset:

• Angular / AngularJS and JavaScript.
• Java WebLogic and Tomcat.
• EJB and Servlets.
• Jasper reporting tools.
• Middleware and gateways.
• Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodologies.
• Internet-ready applications.
• Responsive web applications.
• AODA-compliant application development.
• Information Management principles, policies, concepts, and practices.
• Application installation and deployment scripts.
• Data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical options and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ability to assess feasibility, identify risks, and develop customized strategies for complex technical problems.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging capabilities.
• Ability to understand complex technical and business requirements.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and business teams.

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to elicit and document information from business stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Strong consultation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead or participate in discussions regarding system-development options and technical processes.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a complex project environment.

Public Sector Experience – Asset

The following experience is considered an asset:

• Experience developing applications within the Public Sector.
• Knowledge of Public Sector application and information architecture.
• Familiarity with GO-ITS standards.
• Familiarity with Public Sector Threat Risk Assessment (TRA) processes.
• Familiarity with Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) processes.
• Experience working within government technology standards and structured methodologies.

Accessibility

• Experience developing AODA-compliant web applications is an asset.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and regulations applicable to Ontario government applications.
• Ability to design and develop accessible, responsive, user-friendly web interfaces.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a Senior Full Stack Java Developer with strong enterprise application development experience and the ability to work across front-end, back-end, API, database, integration, and deployment layers. Candidates should have particularly strong experience with JAVA, J2EE, JSF, HTML/DHTML, XML/XSL, Spring, myBatis, Bootstrap, Oracle SQL, n-tier web applications, REST/SOAP Web Services, and Agile SDLC.

Mandatory Requirements – Quick Screening Checklist

• Senior-level software development experience.
• Strong hands-on JAVA development experience.
• J2EE experience.
• JSF experience.
• HTML/DHTML experience.
• XML/XSL experience.
• Experience with Spring.
• Experience with myBatis.
• Experience with Bootstrap.
• Hands-on n-tier web-based application development.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Database.
• Strong Oracle SQL scripting experience.
• Strong understanding of RDBMS.
• Experience with Web Services / REST and/or SOAP.
• Experience supporting the Agile/iterative SDLC.
• Experience with systems design, configuration, integration, development, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work as a full-stack developer across front-end and back-end components.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week at 777 Bay Street, Toronto.

Nice to Have

• Public Sector / Government of Ontario experience.
• GO-ITS standards.
• TRA / PIA experience.
• AODA-compliant application development.
• Angular / AngularJS.
• JavaScript.
• WebLogic / Tomcat.
• EJB / Servlets.
• Jasper.
• Azure DevOps.
• JIRA.
• Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Middleware/gateway experience.

Important Information

This is a fully onsite position in Toronto, 5 days per week. Candidates must be able to work onsite at 777 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario.