Application Developer

Job Description

<p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Design, implement, and continuously expand data pipelines by performing extraction, transformation, and loading activities.</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.</p><p>General Skills</p><p>• Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level</p><p>• Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle</p><p>• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications</p><p>• Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications</p><p>• Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools</p><p>• Experience in one or more programming languages</p><p>• Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting</p><p>• Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies</p><p>• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages</p><p>• Experience with one or more communications protocols</p><p>• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications</p><p>• 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</p><p>• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines Full Stack Skills</p><p>• Proficient with both front end and back end development, including any associated areas such as database design/management and DevOps</p><p>• Knowledge and experience with design and implementation of the overall web architecture</p><p>• Experience with implementation of approved user interface, design and deployment of database</p><p>• Knowledge and experience ensuring the entire stack is designed and built for speed and scalability</p><p>• Knowledge and experience with the design and construction of REST API services</p><p>• Knowledge and experience integrating front-end UI with the constructed API</p><p>• Knowledge and experience in design and implementation of continuous integration and deployment</p><p>Desirable Skills</p><p>• Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications</p><p>• Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies</p><p>• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices</p><p>• Experience with middleware and gateways</p><p>• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging</p><p>• Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues</p><p>• Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team</p><p>• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA)</p><p>and related regulations and standards</p><p>• Ability to provide user and system documentation as required</p>