RQ11443 - Software Developer - Full Stack - Senior

Description: 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 Requirements Experience and Skill Set Requirements: Must Haves: • 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 enginee r and re-platform the existing logic ( (e.g., WebFOCUS ) Nice to have: • experience in an Ontario Public Service (OPS) Skill Set Requirements: Full Stack Development – Java & Angular: • 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: • 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: • 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: • 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: • 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