RQ09086 - Software Developer - Senior

Description

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

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Development Skills (40/100)

• 5 +years of experience in data analysis developing business intelligence and reporting in a medium to large size corporate environment demonstrating detailed knowledge of BI functions such as analytics, data modeling & data mining, reporting, report conversion and data cleansing.
• Experience in Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure Storage, ADF, Azure Analysis Service
• Design and develop BI dashboards and reports based on business requirements
• Implement, maintain, and support BI solutions in Microsoft and other BI platforms
• Complete committed backlog and sprints within the agreed upon timeframe
• Curate data from multiple data sources for an efficient presentation in an enterprise environment
• Recommend improvements to streamline processes regarding data flow and data quality to improve data accuracy, usability, and value
• Remain abreast of technology developments within fields relevant to current and future BI and Reporting initiatives
• Document As Built reports and all data transformations deployed to production
• Take ownership of end-to-end development of each dashboard and report being developed

Technology Skills (35/100)

• Experience with cloud platform like Azure and working knowledge for cloud migration
• Experience with Microsoft Azure data analytics tools, such as, Azure Data Factories, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse
• Expertise in advanced prediction and prescriptive analytics including machine learning algorithms, designing experiments, fraud detection
• Internally motivated and adaptable, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment.
• Managing PowerBI workspaces, report access, report deployment, developing best practices in an enterprise environment
• Strong knowledge and experience in analyzing as well as designing data models that meet the reporting needs
• Advance knowledge of writing complex SQL queries.
• Strong Power BI experience (Power Query, DAX, Power Bi Services)
• Experience with Microsoft BI and Azure stack
• Able to troubleshoot BI reporting and analytic business needs and provide solutions for issue resolution

Soft Skills- (20/100)

• 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

Public Sector Experience (5/100)

• Experience working with a CRM system would be an asset.
• Experience with OPS Transfer Payment Model would be an asset.
• Prior public sector experience would be an asset

Must Have:

• 5 +years of experience in data analysis developing business intelligence and reporting in a medium to large size corporate environment demonstrating detailed knowledge of BI functions such as analytics, data modeling & data mining, reporting, report conversion and data cleansing.
• Experience in Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure Storage, ADF, Azure Analysis Service
• Design and develop BI dashboards and reports based on business requirements
• Implement, maintain, and support BI solutions in Microsoft and other BI platforms
• Experience with cloud platform like Azure and working knowledge for cloud migration
• Experience with Microsoft Azure data analytics tools, such as, Azure Data Factories, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse

Nice to haves:

• Experience with OPS Transfer Payment Model would be an asset.
• Experience working with a CRM system would be an asset.