Dynamics Software Developer 7424-0112 - Toronto, Canada - Foilcon

Description

HM Note: This hybrid role is three (3) days in office

Description:

Scope

• Provide application development required to complete a like for like migration of five Microsoft Dynamics high sensitive business critical applications from On Premise Dynamics version 8.2 to Azure Cloud with Dynamics version 9.2.
• Perform data migration required to the above described applications migration
• Configure and secure Azure hosting environment to support high sensitive business critical applications
• Work with architecture team to developer architectural artifacts for OPS Gating
• Work with Cyber Security to complete threat risk assessment
• Provide assistance with load testing, penetration testing and AODA compliance testing.

Assignment Deliverables

• Assess existing application and identify tasks and effort required to migrate each application
• Creation of technical specifications for systems development
• Configure and secure new cloud environment in alignment with OPS cloud policy and standard
• Define, document, test and implement data migration strategy and scripts required to migrate the applications to the cloud
• Design, implement and work with the project team in completing all relevant and required documentation in alignment with OPS standards
• The consultant will be responsible for identifying deprecated code and functionality and provide out of the box solutions that will produce a like for like replacement of the functionality in the upgraded version of the application.
• This includes developing detailed programming specifications, user interface designs, prototypes, writing and/or generating code compiling data driven programs conducting unit tests and debugging code to troubleshoot incidents and defects,
• Analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and documentation of solutions for relevant projects
• Work with clients to design effective application changes to meet business needs and support a like for like migration using the best of the new technologies
• Working with any one or more of the technologies below, the consultant will:
• Participate in the coding and development of application components including user interface, data services, data synchronization, and deployment services.
• Participate in project design and application JAD sessions / walkthroughs;
• Development of required Software Architecture Documentation for the project;
• Produce Use Cases, Class diagrams, component diagrams, state diagram etc.;
• Develop solutions to replace deprecated components focusing on like for like and out of the box solutions
• Develop documentation for testing, implementation, defect tracking as per OPS standards;
• Participate in, document and configure output from application design sessions
• Participate in the Unit / System / Integration Testing
• Development of user authentication and access component according to predefined business rules in existing applications
• Design and development of user and system interface(s)
• Preparation of install package and install books as required
• Provide input and complete documentation for the application deployment plan for the production environment;
• Completion of all required documentation and system artifacts including update technical documentation, and provide input for User Guide & Training Guide;
• Estimates for assigned tasks and percent complete
• The consultant will provide a detailed list of all work/artefacts completed on the project
• Attend any meetings related to the resolution of any requests or support incidents as required
• Ensures knowledge transfer to internal staff - the consultant will transfer over all information, research, code, documents, etc. to the client
• Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines.
• Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the Assignment Deliverables, as soon as he/she becomes aware of them.
• Submit Deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed.
• Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices.
• Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry architecture/technology standards and best practices.
• Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Guidelines.
• Comply with the Ontario Government I&IT Directive, Operational Policy on the I&IT Project Gateway Process, and other applicable Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.
• Participate in Knowledge transfer

The Contractor will also be required to

• Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines;
• Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the Assignment Deliverables, as soon as the he/she becomes aware of them;
• Submit Deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed;
• Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices;
• Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry architecture/technology standards and best practices;
• Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Guidelines;
• Provide knowledge and skill transfer to a designated Cluster/Ministry staff;
• And Comply with the Ontario Government I&IT Directive, Operational Policy on the I&IT Project Gateway Process, and other applicable Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Experience and Skillset Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

1. At least 8 years of experience developing applications using Microsoft Dynamics

Desired Skills and Experience

• Application development using Microsoft Dynamics On Premise and Microsoft Dynamics Cloud version 9.2
• Experience migrating applications and data from on Premise Dynamics to Cloud
• Experience configuring and securing Azure Cloud environment to meet OPS security and access policy standards

Resumes Evaluation/Criteria:

Criteria 1: Experience Architecting and Developing Applications for the Azure Cloud - 40 Points

• At least 10 years in applications development with 8 years focusing on Microsoft Dynamics and at least 2 projects developing for cloud or migrating applications to the cloud
• Strong Microsoft Dynamics development skills and experience
• Extensive migration experience to upgrade our business critical , high sensitivity Microsoft Dynamics 8.2 on premise applications to Azure Cloud hosting using MS Dynamics version 9.2
• Hand-on experience on securing applications in Azure Cloud
• Experience working in Agile methodology

Criteria 2: Experience Provisioning, Configuring and Securing Azure Cloud - 35 Points

• Experience with Azure cloud technologies including optimization, security, access control, availability and integrity of the environment

Criteria 3: Data Migration - 20 Points

• Experience planning and implementing data migration for large scale Microsoft Dynamics migrations from On Premise Dynamics versions to Cloud version implementation

Criteria 4: Public Sector Experience - 5 Points

• A minimum of 5 Years of public sector experience

Knowledge Transfer

What needs to be KT

• Code repository
• Migration Scripts
• Cloud configuration

To whom

Project Manager / Team members

When

1. 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site, throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc.