Senior Application Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Application Specialist to join our Agile software delivery team responsible for developing and supporting web and API-based enterprise solutions. The project focuses on modernizing technology platforms, adopting DevOps culture, and driving agile transformation to deliver high-quality solutions that meet evolving business needs.

The role involves designing technical solutions, leading delivery teams, and contributing to a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the design, development, and delivery of integrated IT solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across backend and frontend software development efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing software.
• Design and develop features, architectural improvements, and enhancements for existing systems.
• Ensure solutions adhere to coding standards, technical requirements, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Translate business and technical requirements into functional software solutions.
• Participate in DevOps practices including continuous integration, testing, and deployment.
• Provide IT architecture planning and produce IT solution designs both independently and collaboratively.
• Support customer-centered design practices and the modernization of tools and technologies.

Backend Software Development:

• Strong experience in enterprise application development using Java, J2EE, Quarkus, and Spring Boot.
• Proficient in building and consuming RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Experience with XML, Multithreading, Swagger, and Microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs using the TMF Open API suite.

Frontend Development:

• Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks and libraries, particularly ReactJS and NodeJS.
• Experience with Java, Web Services, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of modern frontend development practices and tools.

Architecture & Framework Knowledge:

• Experience with architecture and service delivery frameworks such as TOGAF, eTOM, ITIL, and CoBiT.
• Ability to produce high-quality IT architecture and planning documentation.

Agile & DevOps Experience:

• Practical experience working within Agile (Scrum/SAFe) teams.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools like Jira and Confluence.
• SAFe certification is a strong asset.

Other Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead technical discussions.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment, with occasional in-office collaboration.

Working Conditions:

• Type of job: Temporary Contractor – 1 year with the possibility to extend
• Work hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
• Location: Toronto, ON