Senior Enterprise Java EE / Cloud-Native Systems Architect

Must have:

• Overall 10+ years' work experience as a systems developer
• Working experience of developing Web-based Java EE and Cloud-Native applications using XML, DOM, SAX, and XSLT, DHTML/HTML, Struts, Angular, React / Redux, Node.js, GraphQL, JSON, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, JavaScript, Web Services
• Database: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS, etc., and SQL programming

Description

Deliverables

• Work with Business Analysts / UX & UI Designer / Product Manager / Cloud Architect, base on storyboard, user stories, UI/UX artefacts, solution architecture, security requirements, data models, develop application design and technical specification document, deliver quality software products (including Minimal Viable Products and Cloud-Native Web Application products) as required.
• Create object-oriented models in UML as design artefacts using tools such as Power Designer.
• Support Quality Assurance & Defect Management, including Unit Test, Test Automation, Penetration / Vulnerability Test, Load Test, AODA Test, system / user test, migration test, etc.
• Construct / enhance / renew web applications using Cloud-Native & Java EE application models (e.g. Microservice Architecture, API-based model, Responsive Web Design, Serverless Architecture, etc), and industry-leading Open Source frameworks like Angular, React / Redux, JSON, GraphQL, Node.js, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, in addition to Java, EJB, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JPA, XML (DOM, SAX, XSLT), DHTML/HTML, Web Service, WebLogic / WebSphere / JBoss / TomCat / WildFly, relational, hierarchical and NoSQL databases
• Provide critical application support (incident investigation, troubleshooting, interim / long-term fixes, maintenance / incremental changes, etc) for complex production Java enterprise Applications
• Provide Method of Procedure (implementation package) document for production releases where required, and operational procedure document for production support staff as required.
• Co-ordinate system development activities and provide technical consultative support to other staff members.
• Provide knowledge transfer to ministry staff at all stages of this assignment.
• Provide post implementation support.

Skill Set

• 10+ year knowledge of, and experience with the following computing environments:
• Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS, etc, and SQL programming
• Operating System / Platforms: Unix (Solaris, AIX), Linux (e.g. RedHat), Windows (Server)
• Web / Application Servers: WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, TomCat, WildFly, Microsoft IIS, etc
• 15+ year experience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design (UML Use Case/Class Sequence/ Collaboration/State) and 3+ year experience with Micro Service Architecture model
• 10+ year experience in developing web-based applications using JEE (Java, EJB, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JNDI), XML (DOM, SAX, XSLT), DHTML/HTML, Struts, JavaScript
• 3+ year experience in Angular, React / Redux, Spring Boot, JSON, GraphQL, Node.js, Spring MVC, etc.
• Good understanding and exposure (5+ years) of program & service concepts, general and best practices, business processes & rules, stakeholders & relationships, service delivery models (incl. self service / digital service), private & public partnership, etc in complex and high-impact public sector (e.g. transportation safety) related licensing, registration, permit, enforcement, safety inspection, photo identification and related fraud prevention line of businesses, services, or functional areas, in relation to I&IT application software delivery
• Proven Experience (10+ years) with all stages of automated system implementation in large complex high volume heterogenous systems, with online Mainframe Transactions
• Experience (15+ years) in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
• 2+ year experience with I&IT Solutions architecture, application design / development (& secure programming) / quality assurance standards, solution / project delivery methodologies, and practices with Public Sector Service in Canada.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience (2+ years) working in accordance with policies and procedures of Public Sector Service in Canada.
• Working experience with toolsets and open source software packages / frameworks that support object-oriented languages, web application, and Cloud-Native product development including:
• Configuration / Builds: Harvest (or similar), Ant, GitHub / GitLab
• UML modeling tools, e.g. PowerDesigner
• Eclipse, Visual Studio
• JUnit, Log4J, Struts, iTEXT, Jasper Reports, Jakarta Commons Beans Utilities/Collections framework, Apache Commons Logging, Angular, REACT / Redux, Node.js, GraphQL, JSON, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, etc
• Test Automation Framework / Tools, e.g. Selenium, JAWS, WAVE, Chrome AXE, NVDA, WC3 Validator
• Excellent problem solving, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.
• A team player with the ability to work with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Proven ability to perform to successful completion assignments of high magnitude and complexity.

Evaluation Criteria

Technical Skills in Web-based Java EE (Enterprise Edition, 10+ years) applications development - 35

• Overall 10+ years' work experience as a systems developer
• must have used Java EE frameworks extensively (Java, EJB, JPA, JSP,Servlets, JDBS, JNDI, etc.)
• Working experience of developing Web-based Java EE and Cloud-Native applications using XML, DOM, SAX, and XSLT, DHTML/HTML, Struts, Angular, React / Redux, Node.js, GraphQL, JSON, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, JavaScript, Web Services
• Experience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design (UML Use Case/Class sequence/Collaboration/State) and Micro Service Architecture model

Computing Environments and Toolsets (10+ years) - 20

• Knowledge of, and experienced with the following computing environments:
• Database: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS, etc., and SQL programming
• Operating Systems / Cloud Platforms: UNIX (Solaris, AIX), Linux (e.g. RedHat), Windows (Server), container platforms / technologies (e.g. OpenShift / Docker), industry leading IaaS / PaaS Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure)
• Web / Application Servers: WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, TomCat, WildFly, Microsoft IIS
• Working experience with toolsets that support object-oriented languages, web application, and Cloud-Native product development including:
• Configuration / Builds: Harvest (or similar), Ant, GitHub / GitLab
• UML modeling tools, e.g. PowerDesigner
• Eclipse, Visual Studio
• JUnit, Log4J, Struts, iTEXT, Jasper Reports, Jakarta Commons Beans Utilities/Collections framework, Apache Commons Logging, Angular, REACT / Redux, Node.js, GraphQL, JSON, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, etc
• Test Automation Framework / Tools, e.g. Selenium, JAWS, WAVE, Chrome AXE, NVDA, WC3 Validator

User Interface Design / Development (3+ years) - 10

• Familiar with UI design principles and guidelines, familiar with Angular, React / Redux Framework

Subject Matter Knowledge and Expertise (3+ years) in related Business Programs, Services, and Processes - 5

• Good understanding of program & service concepts, general and best practices, business processes & rules, stakeholders & relationships, service delivery models (incl. self service / digital service), private & public partnership, etc. in complex and high-impact public sector (e.g. transportation safety) related licensing, registration, permit, enforcement, safety inspection, photo identification and related fraud prevention line of businesses, services, or functional areas, in relation to I&IT application software delivery

Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (15+ years) and complex & modern application system implementation / delivery - 15

• Experience with all stages of automated system implementation in large complex high volume heterogenous systems, with online Mainframe Transactions
• Knowledge in Cloud-Native application design, Agile, DevOps Continuous Delivery / Continuous Integration methodologies / processes, integration of business rules engines (e.g. OPA)
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.

Public Sector Experience (2+ years) - 5

• Experience with Public Sector I&IT Solutions architecture, application design / development (& secure programming) / quality assurance standards, solution / project delivery methodologies, and practices
• Knowledge of vehicle registration and road user safety policies around the vehicle line of business.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in working in accordance with policies and procedures of Canadian Public Sector Services

Interpersonal & Communication Skills - 10

• A team player with the ability to work with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communications skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills