Job Specifications
We're seeking RQ10634 - Software Developer - Senior for the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. This onsite role at 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Ontario (5 days/week, 8:00-5:00 PM) develops high-scale distributed systems using Spring Boot/Node.js/.NET Core, Docker/Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud infrastructure across 255 business days from Feb 23, 2026 to Feb 23, 2027 (extension probable).
Position Details
Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Location: 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Ontario (Onsite)
Start Date: February 23, 2026
End Date: February 23, 2027
Duration: 255 business days
Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
Hours: 7.25 hours per day (8:00-5:00 PM, Mon-Fri excluding lunch)
Security Level: No Clearance Required
Deadline: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10:00 AM EST (ACTIVE)
Must Haves
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.
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 patterns, 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.
Experience And Skill Set Requirements
Required Skills & Experience - 60%
10+ years of development experience in high-scale, distributed systems.
Strong expertise in backend frameworks such as Spring Boot, Node.js, or .NET Core.
Experience with Microservices architecture and API development.
Hands-on experience with SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases.
Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application management.
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar).
Knowledge of API gateways, service discovery, and load balancing in cloud environments.
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience implementing security best practices for cloud-based applications.
Proficiency in Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket for version control.
Strong problem-solving skills and experience optimizing high-traffic backend systems.
Preferred Qualifications - 30%
Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus/Event Grid).
Familiarity with cloud monitoring & logging tools (Azure Application Insights, Prometheus, Grafana).
Performance tuning and optimization in high-traffic,