Java developer (Onsite)

Client : Health Services Cluster

Ministry : Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Assignment : RQ10151 - Software Developer Senior

Title : Software Developer

Office Location : 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto

Start Date : 2026-01-15

End Date : 2026-03-31

# Of Openings : 3

# Business Days : 53.00

Assignment Type : Onsite

This position is listed as "Onsite"; the resource is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between the standard working hours of 8 : 00-5 : 00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location.

MUST HAVES :

Experience migrating from WebSphere Application Server (WAS) to Open Liberty or Liberty, and upgrading applications from Java 8 to Java 9+

Experience patching WAS, troubleshooting compatibility and other issues.

10+ years demonstrated knowledge and experience of IT systems development in multi-platform environments (web, desktop, mobile, mainframe, micro / mini systems, etc.) and multi-tiered open-standard technologies such as JSP / Servlet, JSF, JEE, EJB, JNDI, JDBC, JMS, XML, JSON, REST and SOAP-based Web Services, Strut Framework, Tomcat, Apache, WebSphere, Open Liberty, Liberty, WebLogic, Windows Server 2012 / 2016 / 2019, .NET, VPN, PKI, LDAP, Oracle RDBMS (versions 19C+), PL / SQL, development and deployment tools (e.g. source codes and application packages management), GIT Hub, Jenkins, DevOps, Cloud technologies (containerization, hosting, deployment, networking).

Nice to Have :

Previous OPS Health experience

Subrogation legal principles

Description

Responsibilities

Requirements analysis, in collaboration with the business analysts

Solutions design and architecture artifacts - conceptual, logical and physical

Architecture checkpoints activities and support

Solutions design walkthrough

Complete documentation - technical and user guides

System / solution components coding and integration

System unit and integration testing

Test cases development for unit and integration testing

Collaboration with system testers to develop test cases for system functional, performance and vulnerability testing

Knowledge transfer checklist and walkthrough for the technical project team members.

Extension / Amendment Attestation : These resources will be acquired through the IT Source Resource Pool or VOR Competitive arrangement #Tender_12075 Managed Service Provider for Contingent IT Resources and / or Successor VOR for services.

Extension(s) only allowed using unused days / funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW.

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills and Experience 35%

10+ years demonstrated knowledge and experience of IT systems development in multi-platform environments (web, desktop, mobile, mainframe, micro / mini systems, etc.) and multi-tiered open-standard technologies such as JSP / Servlet, JSF, JEE, EJB, JNDI, JDBC, JMS, XML, JSON, REST and SOAP-based Web Services, Strut Framework, Tomcat, Apache, WebSphere, Open Liberty, Liberty, WebLogic, Windows Server 2012 / 2016 / 2019, .NET, VPN, PKI, LDAP, Oracle RDBMS (versions 19C+), PL / SQL, development and deployment tools (e.g. source codes and application packages management), GIT Hub, Jenkins, DevOps, Cloud technologies (containerization, hosting, deployment, networking).

Experience with PowerBuilder.

Experience migrating from WebSphere Application Server (WAS) to Open Liberty or Liberty, and upgrading applications from Java 8 to Java 9+.

Experience patching WAS, troubleshooting compatibility and other issues.

Thorough knowledge of large-scale complex systems analysis techniques and methodologies, design and development, programming concepts and languages, internet / intranet and emerging technologies.

Ability to document and / or support the creation of architectural artifacts, deployment, and other support documentation.

Systems Components Development and Integration 20%

Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience of full-stack multi-tier solutions / system components analysis, design, coding and systems integration, using multiple technologies - REST API, SOAP / WSDL web services, JSON / XML messaging and User Interface (e.g. Web components, UI libraries / frameworks), microservices, monoliths, as well as integration with third party solutions / services.

Experience with using design and development tools (e.g. MS Visio, Power Designer, Eclipse, JetBrains IntelliJ, Atom / Visual Code etc.) for solution artefacts design and development.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills 20%

Able to identify and coordinate the resolution of technical problems and incidents, conduct research, assess client requirements, lead design projects, and develop recommendations.

Experience with systems debugging, refactoring and optimization

Develop technical design features and alternatives to ensure effective operation of hardware and software platforms and IT security and quality control systems

Communication, Consultation and Interpersonal Skills 20 %

Effective communication skills to prepare reports, documentation and explain technical solutions to IT and non-technical stakeholders.

Work cooperatively with project staff and external stakeholders to discuss application development methods.

You can collaborate, monitor and manage service delivery partners, and participate on various IT group discussions / committees

Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently

Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders.

A demonstrated team player with a proven track record for meeting deadlines

Public Sector Experience 5%

Ability to acquire knowledge of the government`s strategies, directives, policies / procedures / guidelines.

Understanding of IT standard and guidelines related to architecture artefacts creation and checkpoints, as well security and privacy