Senior Software Developer - API

Temporary/Contract

Toronto, Ontario

12 Aug 2024

     We are seeking an experienced Technical CRM Specialist for our Ontario Government Client. This role requires a blend of strong communication and customer relationship management skills, along with extensive technical expertise in web-based transactional systems and API technologies. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in working within technical environments and a deep understanding of secure-by-design principles.

    Must Haves:

    • Strong communication and relationship management skills in a technical context.

    • 3-5+ years of experience with web-based transactional systems and standards-based web service technologies in an n-tier Java EE server environment, including XML, SOAP, WSDL, and ReST.

    • 3-5+ years of experience with third-party API/web service testing tools such as ReadyAPI, SoapUI, and Postman, including schema validation, parameter passing, and Groovy scripting.

    • 3+ years of experience with IBM API Connect gateway platform (or similar technology) and expertise in PKI, standards-based certificates (X.509), and OpenID Connect (OIDC).

    Communication & Customer Relationship Management Skills

    • Proven experience in managing customer relationships within technical contexts.

    • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

    • Ability to document technical artifacts clearly and effectively transfer knowledge to technical staff.

    • Experience prioritizing tasks and achieving milestones within tight deadlines.

    • Familiarity with working within the Ontario Public Service (OPS).

    Technical Experience/Skills with Web-Based Transactional Systems

    • Extensive experience with web-based transactional systems in an n-tier Java EE environment.

    • Expertise in standards-based web service technologies, including XML, SOAP, WSDL, and ReST.

    • In-depth experience with API/web service testing tools like ReadyAPI, SoapUI, and Postman, including advanced techniques such as schema validation and Groovy scripting.

    Expert Experience with IBM API Connect Platform

    • In-depth experience with IBM API Connect or similar gateway technology.

    • Strong understanding of secure-by-design concepts, including PKI, standards-based certificates, and OpenID Connect (OIDC).

    • Experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server, Oracle, and SQL-based query languages.

    Expert Experience with Industry-Standard Security Tools and Protocols

    • Experience with HP ALM/JIRA and CI/CD tools and processes such as Git/BitBucket, Jenkins, and IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) is an asset.