Software Developer - Senior

Source Code Staffing - Software Developer - Senior

RQ11154 - Software Developer - Senior

1-year contract (254 business days) - possible extension

ONSITE 5 days - 222 Jarvis St

NOTE: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must Have:

• 10+ years of development experience in high-scale, distributed systems.
• Strong expertise in backend frameworks such as Spring Boot, Node.js, or .NET Core.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application management.
• Knowledge of API gateways, service discovery, and load balancing in cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases.

Nice-to-have:

• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are a plus.
• Public sector experience

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• AI Disclaimer: Source Code may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in certain aspects of its recruiting and business operations.

• Note: The higher end of the range is intended for absolutely exceptional candidates who meet all must-have requirements and most or all nice-to-have qualifications. The client will evaluate candidates based on both rate expectations and overall skill set when shortlisting.

• INCORPORATED RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)

• $88.54/hr - $106.25/hr Inc.

• T4 RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)

• $70.83/hr - $85.00/hr T4