Responsibilities:
Translate
technical systems specifications into working, tested applications and
APIs.
Design,
build, and maintain efficient, high-performing RESTful Web APIs using C#
and .NET Core / .NET 6+.
Write
clean, maintainable code, develop detailed programming specifications, and
execute thorough unit/integration testing.
Integrate
Web APIs with relational databases (SQL Server) using ORMs like Entity
Framework Core or Dapper.
Resolve
and troubleshoot technical issues throughout the software lifecycle,
providing technical assistance during implementation, conversion, and
migration phases.
Implement
API security standards, including authentication, authorization, and
secure data transfer protocols.
General Skills:
Hands-on
experience with HTTP/HTTPS communications protocols, REST standards, and
API routing/versioning.
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:
Experience building and deploying cloud-native web services and
APIs in Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure App Services, Azure Functions, API
Management).
Familiarity
with API gateway solutions, middleware integration, and message queues
(e.g., RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus).
Hands-on
experience with automated CI/CD build and deployment pipelines in Azure
DevOps.
Experience
reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation and deployment
scripts.
Ability
to conduct design walkthrough sessions with project teams and provide
clear user/system documentation.
Knowledge
of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards and
policies for web applications.
Requirements
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Must Haves:
3–5
years of experience as a designer and developer building large-scale,
multi-client web applications and backend services.
3–5
years of hands-on working experience in C# and .NET (.NET Core / .NET 6+)
development paired with relational databases (SQL Server).
3+
years of dedicated hands-on experience designing, developing, securing,
and integrating RESTful Web APIs (ASP.NET Core Web API).
Demonstrated
experience with microservices architecture, API authentication protocols
(OAuth2, JWT), and database ORMs (Entity Framework Core / Dapper).
2+
years of hands-on experience using Azure DevOps for work item management,
code repositories, and CI/CD deployment pipelines.
Nice to have:
OPS or public experience
Skill Set Requirements:
Core Skills & Experience:
5+ years of experience as a software developer
designing and building scalable web applications and microservices using C# and
.NET (.NET Core / .NET 6+).
5+ years of hands-on experience specifically
designing, developing, securing, and documenting RESTful Web APIs.
5+ years of working experience with relational
databases (Microsoft SQL Server) and Entity Framework Core / Dapper.
Practical understanding of microservice architecture
and core design principles to maximize system extensibility and
maintainability.
Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps for work item
tracking, code repositories, and CI/CD pipelines.
Technical Skills & Experience:
In-depth knowledge of API security protocols and
authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SSL/TLS
certificates).
Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP),
SOLID principles, design patterns, refactoring, and clean code principles.
Experience with API testing and documentation tools (e.g.,
Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, xUnit/NUnit).
Strong working knowledge of relational database design,
query optimization, indexing, and stored procedures.
Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and
iterative development.
Soft Skills:
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize
new approaches and solutions
Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability
to work with others effectively in teams
Demonstrated ability to work with functional and technical
teams Demonstrated ability to participate in a large team and work closely with
other individual team members
Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving
Strong ability to work under pressure, work with aggressive
timelines, and be adaptive to change
Displays problem-solving and analytical skills, using them
to resolve technical problems
Public sector Experience
OPS Development standard/Process