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    system development specialist - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

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    Job Functions

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  • Performs analysis and design duties as well as programming, modelling and scripting, testing, documentation and deployment preparation.
  • Coordinates and prepares needs analysis and detailed systems design.
  • Conducts user interviews to determine detailed systems requirements.
  • Completes preliminary analysis, system and functional design, workflow diagrams for quality systems development.
  • Designs, codes, tests, implements and maintains enterprise systems.
  • Designs and develops systems that comply with access and privacy legislation.
  • Coordinates and develops program specifications and documentation.
  • Designs and conducts all levels of testing i.e. unit, system, integration, regression, performance, security, usability, optimization/configuration and coordinates user acceptance testing.
  • Liaises and coordinates with internal and external consultants in detailed systems deliverables and technical problem resolution.
  • Implements enterprise in-house developed/custom/packaged systems and systems changes.
  • Tests integrated systems to ensure system compatibility and proper functional integration.
  • Provides application maintenance and enhancement including implementation of vendor systems fixes and patches.
  • Conducts quality assurance on departmental and external developments.
  • Develops systems interfaces between enterprise and departmental systems.
  • Performs information and application data conversions.
  • Provides development support to users by providing technical assistance and troubleshooting.
  • Provides documentation and instruction/training to users of the system.
  • Designs and develops application security interfaces to enable clients in controlling and administering access to their systems.
  • Provides expertise, advice and technical skills for information and application service delivery.
  • Conducts research and evaluation of hardware/software/framework and makes recommendations.
  • Recommends, presents and demonstrates system solutions to City management and corporate business clients.
  • Conducts presentations, system demonstrations and system walk-throughs at project review meetings.
  • Participates as a team member in the execution of project plans providing technical expertise and advice re: architecture, development tools, work effort estimates.
  • Contributes to project charters, statements of work and project plans, project status reports and variance explanations, risk identification and mitigation planning.
  • Conducts research, investigates and recommends best practices for information and application services.
  • Contributes to post-implementation project reviews.
  • Recommends improvements to current methodologies, processes, standards, policies and guidelines.
  • Contributes in planning of future system growth and provides detailed work plans.
  • Participates in enterprise projects.
  • Determines user training needs.
  • Key Qualifications:

    Your application for the role of System Development Specialist should describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  • Post-secondary education in computer science or a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in automation testing with a deep understanding of test automation frameworks like Selenium, Cypress or TestNG etc.
  • Experience integrating automated tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like GitLab CI.
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
  • You must also have:

  • Knowledge of performance testing tools and methodologies.
  • Proficient in API testing and familiar with API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI.
  • Understanding of SQL and familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar.
  • Skilled in developing and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases, with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Proficient in Java with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical team members.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and forward-thinking approach to testing challenges.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies in Java development and automation testing.


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