Senior Software Developer

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Developer for a 8 month contract in Toronto.
This is a hybrid role.


Advantages
• Hybrid: 3 Days onsite / 2 days remote
• Potential for extension
• Earn a competitive rate within the industry


Responsibilities
• Provide technical expertise and project leadership in the design, development, and maintenance of specialized GIS applications, including analyzing client business needs and recommending solution options to support program and service delivery

• Conduct joint application development (JAD) sessions, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and develop prototypes

• Design and develop application development plans and detailed technical specifications

• Research emerging GIS trends and maintain active engagement with industry groups, as well as inter- and intra-ministerial I&IT committees and task forces

• Lead the development of geoprocessing tools and GIS web services

• Develop and maintain server-side geoprocessing workflows and automation scripts

• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline technical processes and adopt emerging technologies

• Actively transfer knowledge and provide training to build technical capacity within the team

• Ensure secure access to GIS applications and services by implementing robust authentication mechanisms and adhering to identity and access management best practices


Qualifications
Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills:

Knowledge and experience with: 3-tier systems design, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) theory, cartography, spatial information principles, model building, geo-processing, and the ESRI suite of ArcGIS applications; knowledge of web-service technology including data transfer, Web Mapping Services (WMS), and Web Feature Services (WFS)



Advanced experience with:

• ArcGIS Pro as primary desktop GIS application and advanced knowledge of Geoprocessing tools

• Managing & publishing services for ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Server

• Developing web-based applications using Esri tools such as ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Dashboard, Experience Builder, Arcade or ESRI Web API for JavaScript, ArcPy

• Experience with structured programming (R, Python).

• Experience with front-end development using .NET framework, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Responsive Design

• Understanding of spatial database design, management, architecture, access techniques and data integration.

• Knowledge and understanding of Azure Cloud technologies and protocols

• Knowledge and understanding of data transfer methodologies and structures including SOAP, REST, AJAX, XML, and JSON



Experience creating maps and applications which adhere to WCAG AA 2.0 for accessibility

Have experience with Oracle, Azure SQL, MS SQL Server database management, PL/SQL, stored procedures, db triggers

Analytical and evaluative skills:

•Evaluative skills to assess client needs and requirements, interpret results, and determine appropriate solutions.

•Experience with analyzing data using a variety of methodologies and techniques (e.g., spatial analysis) and compile, produce and maintain geographic datasets.



• Identify the most efficient methods for development, evaluating software trends to provide technical advice to management.

• Conduct feasibility studies and cost/benefit analysis to determine the appropriate technology for the client.

• You can translate enterprise information requirements into system specifications and detailed programming/testing of applications.

Project Management, Communication, and Customer Service Skills:

• strong oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, presentations, systems documentation and training materials with proven consultation and advisory skills

• proven ability to provide practical and proactive customer service

• strong skills in project scoping and planning (risk & mitigation, schedule, communication), as well as monitoring and controlling project execution

• demonstrated administrative and technical leadership skills to control project deadlines and provide technical guidance


Summary
If you are interested in the Senior Software Developer role in Toronto, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.


Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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