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Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. If you can relate, we want to hear from you!
Metrolinx’s Innovation and Information Technology group supports female team members via “Go Tech Women” an affinity group for women in Information Technology, led by our Chief Information Officer.
If you enjoy technology and innovation, value diversity, appreciate work/balance and are looking for an opportunity to make a better world via public service, Metrolinx would like to hear from you!
Our I&IT Office is seeking a Software Developer to d evelop, extends, enhance, and maintain dynamic interactive multi-tiered applications in support of the corporation’s business activities.
What will I be doing?
Applies Agile Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process to develop software applications and solutions in response to business requirements
Develops system design documents for use in coding and testing business applications and solutions
Develops test plans and data, and performs testing to verify that the programs function correctly and ensure that modifications have not caused errors in other parts of the program and interfacing programs and systems
Designs, develops, and implements integrated web applications using industry standards (i.e. Web Services, Service Oriented Architecture)
Coordinates data population, installation, training, technical and acceptance testing, and post-implementation refinements for all custom developed objects
Prepares technical documentation for all development items; supports analysis, development and testing for enterprise solutions
Follows established IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes in troubleshooting, fixing, configuring, upgrading, testing, implementing or deploying fixes/patches/upgrades to web-based enterprise applications
Applies effective quality control and security measures to all applications modules; prepares proper documentation to facilitate support of custom oracle objects (reports, forms, interfaces).
What skills & qualifications do I need?
Completion of a diploma in Computer Science, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
Minimum 6 years related work experience with a solid background in analysis, design and development of web-based corporate systems. Must have an excellent knowledge of the principles, practices, and standards of the Systems Development Life Cycle
Minimum 5 years of experience in implementing, extending, and supporting web-based n-tier enterprise applications. ServiceNow is an asset.
Strong understanding of Object Oriented Analysis, Design Patterns and Java coding principles Strong working experience with Java 8, J2EE, Javascript, XML, HTML.
Solid experience with industry standard database technologies (e.g. SQL, PL/SQL, Stored Procedures, ODBC), including building packages, stored procedures, triggers, and cursors
Strong knowledge of operating systems, middleware, and other technologies for building and maintaining multi-tiered enterprise business solutions
Knowledge of industry standard reporting and business intelligence tools
Developed customizations using application programming interfaces (APIs), including exposure to extract, transfer, load (ETL) data Integration process
Experienced with applying fixes, patches, and upgrades from the product vendor.
Accommodation:
Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process, as required. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Metrolinx’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Metrolinx.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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