Job Description
Assignment: RQ11443 - Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior Job Title: Full Stack Developer (Java / Angular) Requisition (SS): RQ11443 Start Date: 2026-09-21 Client: Labour and Transportation Cluster End Date: 2027-03-31 Office Location: 87 Sir William Hearst Ave./ 301 St Paul St Organization: Labour and Transportation Cluster Extension # of Days: 134.00 Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement # Business Days: 148.00 Assignment Type: Onsite (either 87 Sir William Hearst Ave. or 301 St Paul St)
Must have:
• 8+ years of experience developing large-scale, production business applications using Java for backend/API development
• 5+ years of experience with Angular (or comparable modern JS/TS framework) for front-end development
• Reverse engineer and re-platform the existing logic ( (e.g., WebFOCUS)
Nice to have
• Experience in an Ontario Public Service (OPS)
Description
Background Information
• WebFOCUS is the reporting and Business Intelligence (BI) framework currently used to support MTO operational reporting for several critical business functions. This engagement supports the design, development, and delivery of a replacement operational reporting portal. The successful resource(s) will re-platform existing WebFOCUS reports - including the underlying business logic, SQL, and data transformation rules - into a modern, supportable web application (Java back end / Angular front end) hosted in the ministry's Azure environment, in accordance with Ontario Public Service (OPS) architecture, security, and accessibility standards.
Deliverables
• The services and deliverables to be provided by the resource(s) will include the following:
• Web User Interface
• Fully commented and functional Angular front-end code for the reporting portal
• Unit test code and automated UI test coverage
• Responsive, accessible (AODA-compliant) report views translated from existing WebFOCUS report layouts
• Application Programming Interfaces (API)
• Design and construction of REST API services exposing report and reference data
• Documentation for developers on effective use, integration, and versioning of the API
• Backend / Data Development
• Java-based backend services connecting the application to underlying relational databases
• Migration and refactoring of existing WebFOCUS SQL and report logic into the new application
• Source Code
• Source code developed to specification, version-controlled in Azure DevOps
• Knowledge Transfer
• Knowledge transfer sessions and supporting documentation for ministry technical staff on the design and implementation of the reporting portal
General Skills:
• Experience in programming and analysis, with specialized software package support at the specified experience level
• Ability to collaborate with IT professionals throughout the software development process
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications
• Experience with design, coding, testing, and debugging of applications
• Experience with relational database technologies and SQL, including reading and refactoring existing report/query logic
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver production-ready components with minimal supervision, following knowledge transfer
Full Stack Skills:
• Proficient with both front-end and back-end development, including associated areas such as database design/management and DevOps
• Experience with Java for backend/API development
• Experience with Angular for front-end development
• Design and implementation of overall solution architecture for a web-based reporting application
• Design and construction of REST API services, and integration of front-end UIs with those APIs
• Design and deployment of databases; ability to translate existing SQL/report logic into a modern application
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in a Microsoft Azure environment
• Supporting the implementation/upkeep of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, e.g., Azure DevOps
• Ensuring the solution is designed and built for performance, scalability, and maintainability
Desirable Skills:
• Prior exposure to or working knowledge of WebFOCUS is an asset
• Working knowledge of Power BI
• Working knowledge of Databricks
• Knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
• Ability to provide system documentation as required
• Experience working within an Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader public sector IT environment
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Full Stack Development Java & Angular - 45
• 8+ years of experience developing large-scale, production business applications using Java for backend/API development
• 5+ years of experience with Angular (or comparable modern JS/TS framework) for front-end development
• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end solution architecture across the full stack, including sound trade-off decisions made independently
• Depth and breadth of hands-on full stack delivery will be weighted heavily, as this is the core capability required for the engagement
Database, SQL & Reporting Logic Migration - 20
• Strong experience with relational database technologies and SQL
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, refactor, and re-platform existing report/query logic (e.g., WebFOCUS or equivalent BI tooling) into a modern application
• Experience with database design and deployment
API Development & Azure Deployment - 15
• Experience designing, building, and documenting REST API services
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in a Microsoft Azure environment
• Working familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps) sufficient to integrate with an existing pipeline maintained by a separate team
Agile Methodology & OPS Delivery - 10
• 5+ years of experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies
• Knowledge of Ontario Digital Service standards and/or prior experience in an Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader public sector IT environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and take ownership of delivery timelines, commensurate with a senior-level engagement
Personal Skills - 10
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Solid business acumen; ability to dialogue with business teams/leadership to understand priorities and goals, with a focus on delivering business value