Software Developer - Full Stack (JAVA, ArcGIS, Angular)

Job Title: Software Developer - Full Stack Senior (JAVA, ArcGIS, Angular)

Location: Toronto or Guelph

Work Model: Hybrid

Duration: 5 months

Extension: 3 times

Must Haves

• At least 1+ year of experience developing and implementing Java solutions targeting soil management systems.
• 5+ years of full-stack Java development knowledge and experience designing and delivering solutions using:
• Java/JEE technology with Spring Boot version 2.5 or higher
• Angular 2+
• HTML 5
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• RESTful APIs
• Databases (Azure SQL Database, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
• Azure DevOps Pipelines
• Good design skills to develop quality solutions
• Integration with ESRI ArcGIS Portal and ESRI ArcGIS Survey COTS
• RESTful API integration with ESRI
• Tools (Eclipse, Azure Git Repositories)
• Excellent design skills with the ability to make design recommendations and develop quality solutions.
• Developing detailed programming specifications and/or code, and performing application configuration as needed
• Building release deployments and conducting unit tests within an Agile project environment.
• Integration skills and experience developing Java solutions using APIM
• Integration skills, experience and knowledge of building Java backend using Azure Application Service Plan.

Description / Responsibilities / Skills

Description

• Senior full-stack software developer responsible for ongoing development of the Ontario Agricultural Soil Information System (OASIS).
• The OASIS solution comprises the OASIS core web application (built using Azure Cloud Java technology) and OASIS field data application (built using ESRI GIS technology).
• The purpose of the OASIS project is to design and develop a robust, comprehensive system for the collection, storage and maintenance of OMAFA's legacy and new agricultural soil data.
• In alignment to actions under the Soil Strategy and other emerging OMAFA and government initiatives.

Experience & Skill Set Requirements

Mandatory Technical Skills and Experience 50%

• Azure DevOps Repos and Pipelines for source control, build automation, and CI/CD processes
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business and technical requirements, provide sound design recommendations, and develop scalable, high-quality software solutions.
• Experience creating detailed technical specifications, designing application components, and developing maintainable, production-ready code.
• Experience performing application configuration, customization, and implementation activities as required.
• Proven experience building and managing release deployments.
• Strong knowledge of unit testing methodologies and quality assurance practices.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments, contributing to iterative development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and deploying Java-based backend services and integrations within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications using Azure App Service Plans and related Azure platform services.
• Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including application security, privacy, and confidentiality requirements.
• Experience developing solutions that comply with Ontario Public Service (OPS) and Information & Information Technology Strategy (I&ITS) policies, standards, directives, governance requirements, and industry best practices.

Desirable Technical Skills and Experience 30%

• Experience leveraging approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., coding assistants) to improve software quality, development efficiency, and delivery outcomes.
• Experience working with Esri ArcGIS and Survey123 platforms and designing and implementing RESTful API integrations with Esri solutions, including geospatial data services and mapping applications.
• Demonstrated success delivering solutions using Agile methodologies, with the ability to adapt and tailor Agile practices to align with organizational processes, governance requirements, and delivery objectives.

Soft Skills and Experience 15%

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess complex issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience liaising with business stakeholders, developers, architects, analysts, and project teams to support successful solution delivery.
• Ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure requirements fully captured, validated, and implemented.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver work within established timelines and project milestones.