RQ06983 Senior API Developer - Toronto, Canada - Randstad Canada

Description

This is a contract position for a Senior API Developer for our public sector client.

Work location:
Downtown Toronto

Duration: 6 Months

7.25 hours/day
This is a hybrid role that requires the candidate to be onsite 3 days of the week (This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non-negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.)

Advantages
Good compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.

Responsibilities

The programmer developer will be responsible for coding and unit testing of interfaces created using IIB technology, translating functional specifications into working, tested applications.

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.

Key deliverables will include:

• Development - Writing and/or generating code, conducting unit tests on written code
• Design and Documentation – Participate in creation of high-quality software design and documentation of SDLC phases
• Support – Assist with troubleshooting production issues and support day-to-day operations

Qualifications

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience with REST API design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing.
• In-depth knowledge of integration patterns and best practices, including experience designing and building integration solutions using Spring Integration
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and an understanding of how to use them in a Spring Integration context.
• Knowledge of data transformation techniques, such as mapping and normalization, and experience using them in a Spring Integration context.
• Strong skills in SQL and experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server, or Oracle.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong expertise in Java and the Java development ecosystem, including experience with Spring Boot.
• In-depth knowledge of microservice architecture and experience building scalable, highly available systems.
• Extensive experience with REST API design and development, including experience with API documentation and testing.
• In-depth knowledge of integration patterns and best practices, including experience designing and building integration solutions using Spring Integration
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and an understanding of how to use them in a Spring Integration context.
• Strong knowledge of XML and experience working with XML-based integration solutions, such as XSLT and XPath.
• Knowledge of data transformation techniques, such as mapping and normalization, and experience using them in a Spring Integration context.
• Experience with message-oriented middleware and enterprise service buses, such as Azure Service Bus
• Experience on Event Driven architecture, experience on Azure Event Hub, etc.
• Strong skills in SQL and experience working with relational databases, such as SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Strong experience with writing automated tests, including unit, API test, and a deep understanding of the testing process.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience participating in sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and a desire to continuously learn and improve your skills.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, and experience diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
• A track record of delivering high-quality, robust, and scalable solutions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice to Have Skillset

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, and experience using them in a production environment.
• Experience leading development teams and mentoring junior developers.
• Knowledge of creating APIs that require mapping between Java based application and mainframe copybooks

Summary
If interested and qualified for this role, please apply today for immediate consideration

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