Must Have: 

• Experience with C#, java, Angular 9+, Electron, Typescript, HTML, SQL Server, CouchDb, PouchDb
• Experience participating in Scrum Agile development
• Azure Cloud Development including PaaS and SQL services, or other cloud hosting technologies (e.g. Pivotal Cloud Foundry/PCF, Amazon Web Services/AWS, and Google Cloud Platform/GCP)
• .NET Framework, .NET Core-based design, development, and testing

Description

A note on Assignment Type: 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 IT cluster staff are required to return to the office, the resource under this request will be required to work onsite as well.

Description

NOTE: LTC may exercise its renewal option to extend the SOW beyond March 31, 2023 until March 31, 2024 for the remainder of the extension term. Such extension will be allowable only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5, 2023 and be upon the same terms, conditions and covenants contained in the SOW.

Responsibilities:

·        Design, implement, and continuously expand data pipelines by performing extraction, transformation, and loading activities.

·        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.

·        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 patters, 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

Full Stack Skills

·        Proficient with both front end and back end development, including any associated areas such as database design/management and DevOps

·        Knowledge and experience with design and implementation of the overall web architecture

·        Experience with implementation of approved user interface, design and deployment of database

·        Knowledge and experience ensuring the entire stack is designed and built for speed and scalability

·        Knowledge and experience with the design and construction of REST API services

·        Knowledge and experience integrating front-end UI with the constructed API

·        Knowledge and experience in design and implementation of continuous integration and deployment

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

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Experience and skill set requirements:

Microsoft/Azure Development and Quality Assurance Experience - 50%

• C#, java, Angular 9+, Electron, Typescript, html, Sql Server, CouchDb, PouchDb
• .NET Framework, .NET Core-based design, development, and testing
• C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL development components
• Responsive Web front-end (HTML 5, CSS3, Angular), Web APIs, and web services design, development, and testing
• Azure SQL and Microsoft SQL Server - all supported versions
• CI/CD pipeline setup and management
• GIT, Azure DevOps (VSTS/TFS)
• Azure Cloud Development including PaaS and SQL services, or other cloud hosting technologies (e.g. Pivotal Cloud Foundry/PCF, Amazon Web Services/AWS, and Google Cloud Platform/GCP)
• Unit testing and test automation support (e.g. NUnit, XUnit, MSTest, Karma, Jasmine)
• Regression testing (manual and automated), including familiarity with web-based QA automation software such as Protractor, and supporting the use of such tools via coding techniques
• Microservices and container-based platform development, delivery, and testing
• XML, JSON
• Web services

Agile Delivery Team Experience - 35%

• Experience participating in Scrum Agile development
• Experience contributing as a Developer or Tester (QA) in a cross-functional or balanced team which is comprised of roles including Developers, Testers, product Management, and Design
• Experience participating and contributing to task planning, daily stand ups, iteration demos, and review meetings
• Providing input to project estimates and designs
• Experience working with a team using concurrent development practices including GIT-based source control, feature branches, and DevOps CI/CD pipelines

Business Analysis - 10%

• Experience with gathering business requirements
• Experience translating business requirements into project delivery timelines and estimates
• Experience in programming and analysis at the specified experience level
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications

Soft Skills - 5%

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines
• Highly developed interpersonal skills