Intermediate Software Developer

We are seeking a skilled Intermediate Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain large-scale, multi-client web applications. In this role, you will be responsible for translating complex technical system specifications into working, fully tested software solutions. Working across the full application lifecycle within a modern microservices architecture, you will build robust Java backends, implement RESTful Web APIs, write optimized database queries, and leverage Azure DevOps for build tracking and continuous development.

Location: Toronto, ON (Fully Onsite – 5 days/week required)

Duration: 6-month contract.

Advantages
Enterprise Web Architecture: Build large-scale, multi-client web applications using Java, REST APIs, and microservices.

Modern Tooling & DevOps: Gain hands-on exposure to Azure DevOps pipelines, modern security gateways, and Agile practices.

Complex Data Engineering: Work directly with large-scale relational databases including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.

Dedicated Onsite Collaboration: Work directly alongside senior developers and architects in a focused, 5-day per week workspace.

Responsibilities
Translate technical system specifications into detailed programming specs, clean code, and fully tested applications.

Design, build, and maintain enterprise web applications and backend services using Java and RESTful Web APIs.

Design and optimize database objects, write SQL queries, and perform data tuning across Oracle and SQL Server databases.

Apply microservices architecture principles and modern design patterns to enhance application extensibility, security, and maintainability.

Develop unit test suites, compile data-driven programs, and support comprehensive integration and system testing.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional IT teams, business analysts, and QA specialists throughout all SDLC phases.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical software defects during application deployment, conversion, and operational support.

Author clear technical documentation, code comments, and system specifications in alignment with established development standards.

Qualifications
Web Application Engineering: 5+ years of experience as a designer and developer building large-scale, multi-client web applications (Strictly Required).

Java & Database Seniority: 5+ years of hands-on working experience in Java backend development with Oracle or SQL Server databases (Strictly Required).

REST API Development: 2+ years of hands-on experience designing and building RESTful Web Services and REST APIs (Strictly Required).

DevOps Platform Tooling: Demonstrated hands-on experience utilizing Azure DevOps for task management and software development (Strictly Required).

Architecture & Security Knowledge: Solid understanding of microservices architecture, Object-Oriented design patterns, and security protocols (e.g., JWT, OAuth 2.0, SSL) (Strictly Required).

Nice-to-Have Assets:
Prior software development experience within a public sector or broader public sector environment.

Familiarity with web accessibility standards (AODA/WCAG) or rapid application development (RAD) methodologies...

Summary
If you're interested in the "Intermediate Software Developer" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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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