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Wirehead

Software Engineer

On site

Toronto, Canada

Senior

Freelance

13-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Java SQL CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Test Negotiation Scrum Problem-solving Decision-making Programming Databases git SQL Server Azure Software Development Agile Junit Spring Hibernate Agile Scrum Spring Boot API Management

Job Specifications

Role: Senior Software Developer

Client: Ontario Government

Job Type: Contract

Term: 12 Months

Workplace Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $85.00

Start date: 2-3 weeks

Location: Toronto, ON

Language: English

Clearance: N/A

ATS ID #: RQ10208

Requirements: What you'll need

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications:

Experience:

Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
Experience in structured methodologies such as Agile Scrum for the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of applications
At least 5 years of Java Open JDK 8 and 11
At least 3 years of Spring Boot 2 or 3
At least 3 years of SOAP Web Service
At least 3 years of REST Service
At least 3 years of Git, DevOps, CI/CD
At least 3 years of Docker and Kubernetes
At least 3 years of OAuth2
At least 3 years of Java Data JPA and Hibernate
At least 5 years of Oracle and 3 years of SQL Server databases
At least 5 years of Junit 4 or 5
At least 3 years of Open API Specification and Swagger
Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
Experience in application design, latest design patterns, deployment, and troubleshooting
Experience with one or more communications protocols
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
Good experience with Azure API Management and API Gateway especially converting SOAP to REST an asset

Technical Skills:

Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
Technical skills and hands on experience to reflect the technologies noted in experience above (Java, Azure, etc)
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 deployment

Must Have:

At least 5 years of Java Open JDK 8 and 11
At least 3 years of Spring Boot 2 or 3
At least 3 years of SOAP Web Service
At least 3 years of REST Service
At least 3 years of Git, DevOps, CI/CD
At least 3 years of Docker and Kubernetes
Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
Technical skills and hands on experience to reflect the technologies noted in experience above (Java, Azure, etc)

PREFERRED SKILLS

Java Open JDK + Spring Boot + SOAP + REST + Git + DevOps + CI/CD + Docker, Kubernetes + Azure

HOW TO APPLY

Patrick Marsan is hiring for this position. Apply through LinkedIn.

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