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Responsibilities: Design, develop and enhance large scale software systems using RESTful & Micro Services based architecture and design Design containerized based solutions/architecture Conduct technical analysis, preparation of detailed programming specifications, program design, writing and/or generating code, and conduct unit tests Translate technical specifications for sustainment and upgrade into working, tested applications Undertake proof of technology with test data to simulate application load and performance tuning related applications Provide software expertise in various computing platforms, operating systems, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways Provide impact analysis, effort estimate and solution design/development for supported solutions due to DHIR solution upgrades, software upgrades or any new requirements (e.g. Panorama 3.1.x upgrades, PHU merge and more) Provide application programming support for incident management, application functionality sustainment, performance tuning and technical documentation Work with Quality Assurance (QA) to code, test, and debug extensions/tools integration services Maintain Development environments and continue continuous Integration (CI) practice Improve the quality and accuracy of the data collected for the approximately 34 PHUs and 2282 PHU users Ensure availability of the DHIR extensions/tools for use by all Ontarians Prepare & continuously improve solution design to optimize and integrate in house developed applications (such as PHIX, ICON for Public, and m-IMMS through APIs with Panorama) and external applications via APIs. Conduct performance tuning and recommend performance improvement solution Work autonomously as a design specialist on high profile, complex and high-risk technology solutions with significant organizational impact Automate build process in development environment through CI/CD Provide technical guidance, quality assurance/control and support the build, test and deploy environments, overseeing junior staff members Work with Business Analysts to translate integration and sustainment requirements and specifications into appropriate design that meets ongoing business, operational and IT needs Update and/or create new architectural artifacts that detail solution design needed to improve current authentication mechanism by leveraging a future provincial mechanism for using 2/multi factor authentication for end users Improve performance and integration of the extensions/tools Provide technical guidance, and overseeing junior staff members Work with relevant architects to ensure a consistent object model, data model, interface model and application model is maintained Work with security architects and privacy SMEs to ensure that the application design and physical deployment are ensuring the required level of security and adhere to data privacy standards Oversee and define development specifications, technical requirements, system performance objectives, identify necessary system modifications Provide overall technical support for incident management, application functionality sustainment, performance tuning and technical documentation Define software, hardware and network requirements, including but not limited to refining Health Level International 7 (HL7) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) specification/requirements for DHIR Ensure understanding by the data contribution and the data consumption partners of the HL7 FHIR specifications Work to ensure a consistent object, data, interface and application model is maintained Apply the best practices in design, build, development and deployment to meet the functional and non-functional requirements of the extensions/tools, and adhering to GO-ITS standards and internal branch standards Participate in third-party/vendor product assessments and integrations Provide recommendations on value-added architectural improvements/ enhancements Ensure timely delivery of quality products Analyze and solve problems, identify issues and apply or implement solutions Participate and lead in solution intake requests, for solutions options analysis, recommendation, estimates and proposals Requirements Experience and Skill Set Requirements: Must Haves: 10+ years of experience with: Java programming on Sun Solaris and RED-HAT/Linux, WebSphere Liberty Profile/WebSphere Application server, WebSphere Studio Application Developer, web services,API connect Experience with NODE.JS,Nginx, OAuth2, SecureKey Concierge Knowledge and experience with Postgres, RabbitMQ , Kafka Java, Java EE, Java Frameworks, Java Scheduling/Threading, JavaScript, Angular and eclipses RESTFUL web services, Redhat/Linux scripting Oracle RDBMs(19c), SQL, PL/SQL, JSON, XML, ETL, stored procedure, optimized database queries, data architecture, data design and modelling, data mapping and database query performance tuning Experience using HL7-FHIR protocols such as FHIR v1.4 (public APIs) and RESTFUL messaging, Middleware and gateways Experience in Platform as a service (PaaS), Docker, Kubernetes and API Gateway an asset Nice To Have : Experience working with federal/provincial/broader public-sector healthcare providers Knowledge of the provincial immunization system and OPS large complex IT Health related projects or equivalent Skill Set Requirements: Public Sector Experience: Experience working with federal/provincial/broader public-sector healthcare providers Knowledge of the provincial immunization system and OPS large complex IT Health related projects or equivalent Experience with integration of Clinical IT Systems such as Client and Provider Registries Knowledge of OPS Enterprise Architecture artifacts (or similar), processes and practices, and ability to produce technical documentation that comply with industry standard practices Knowledge of industry standard such as Project Management Institute (PMI) Experience adopting and adhering to OPS Unified I&IT Project Methodology, OPS Enterprise Architecture and OPS Gating process, and OPS Standard Systems Development Methodologies. Technical Skills: 10+ years of experience with: Preparing user interface design, technical specifications and documentation for design, development, installation, testing and performance of integrated, multi-services systems Java programming on Sun Solaris and RED-HAT/Linux, WebSphere Liberty Profile/WebSphere Application server, WebSphere Studio Application Developer, web services,API connect Experience with NODE.JS,Nginx, OAuth2, SecureKey Concierge Knowledge and experience with Postgres, RabbitMQ , Kafka Java, Java EE, Java Frameworks, Java Scheduling/Threading, JavaScript, Angular and eclipses RESTFUL web services, Redhat/Linux scripting Oracle RDBMs(19c), SQL, PL/SQL, JSON, XML, ETL, stored procedure, optimized database queries, data architecture, data design and modelling, data mapping and database query performance tuning Front end programming skills including HTML5, JSF, PrimeFaces, CSS and JavaScript Experience with version control system SVN or GitLab. Working knowledge of issue tracking sysem Jira. Experience in developing accessible UI components. Knowledge and experience with API testing and management tools such as Postman, SOAPUI , Swing UI Frameworks (JavaFX, Spring, jQuery) or similar frameworks for web and mobile applications Knowledge and experience with Informatica, Elastic/Logstash/Kibana Experience using HL7-FHIR protocols such as FHIR v1.4 (public APIs) and RESTFUL messaging, Middleware and gateways Experience with IBM DataPower applications an asset Experience in Platform as a service (PaaS), Docker, Kubernetes and API Gateway an asset Knowledge and experience with Prolog, Haskell, LISP, and Cloud technologies using Cloud Foundry would be an asset. Core Skills and Experience: 10+ years of experience with: Working with business analysts to translate the business requirements and functional specifications into an application design appropriate to meet the business and operational/IT needs Working with technical systems specifications and translating them into working, tested applications for large, complex, mission critical applications Analysis, design and development work on complex, multi-tier web-based applications, micro-services architecture, mobile, and off-the-shelf solutions Proven technical leadership skills with ability to identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions Designing, developing and implementing applications that work across modern browsers and various platforms, and mobile devices Using and applying extensive knowledge of User Interface (UI) design principles across a variety of applications, platforms and devices Technical analysis, program code, detailed programming and reports specifications, program design, writing and/or generating code, and conducting tests Developing and maintaining system design models, technical documentation and specifications Conducting technical evaluation and assessment of options for technical design issues, application figuration aspects and integration capabilities, related tools and utilities, gap analysis of integration components to technical requirements/specifications/documentation Developing medical and clinical based systems Web performance optimization Various computing platforms, operating systems, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways Conducting technical analysis, trouble-shooting, and issue resolutions for production operational support of reports, and other components and utilities Knowledge of recognized accessibility laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., W3C, WCAG) or other specific accessibility standards, and experience in usability, accessibility and compliance testing Ensuring compliance with architecture framework and system standards, and Agile Development Methodology Project management practices, and ability to contribute to design/development project plans, including work breakdown, resource estimates, and status reports Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Continuous Integration (CI) practice and DEVOPS methodologies and technologies Knowledge and experience with leading-edge technologies, design criteria including usability, security, and privacy for web and mobile applications. General Skills: Demonstrated strong leadership and people management skills Exceptional analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills Proven troubleshooting and critical thinking experience Demonstrated ability to apply strong listening skills to facilitate issue resolution Effective consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders with proven track record for building strong working relationships Excellent customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy to ensure client needs are managed effectively A motivated, flexible, detail-oriented and creative team player with perseverance, excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities, and a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines.