REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCETECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Java EE enterprise application development (Java 1.8+, JDK 11+, EJB, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, XML, Web Services, Struts, Spring Framework/Spring Boot/Spring MVC, JSON).
• Cloud-Native application design & PaaS (e.g., OpenShift, Azure App Service, Docker, serverless and microservice architectures).
• Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (UML – Use Case, Class, Sequence, Collaboration, State diagrams) and structured methodologies for development, design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Web frameworks & tools: Angular, React/Redux, GraphQL, Node.js, Lombok annotations.
• Secure development under OWASP guidelines.
• Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, IMS.
• Application servers: WebLogic (14+), WebSphere, JBoss, Tomcat, WildFly.
• Toolsets: GitHub/GitLab, Maven, Ant, Eclipse, Visual Studio, UML modeling tools (e.g., PowerDesigner), test automation tools (Selenium, JAWS, WAVE, Chrome AXE, NVDA, WC3 Validator).

BUSINESS & SECTOR KNOWLEDGE

• Experience with public sector programs, service delivery models, licensing, registration, enforcement, inspection, photo identification, or fraud prevention domains.
• Canadian Public Sector I&IT policies, standards, and practices.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise IT solutions in complex, high-volume, heterogeneous system environments, including online Mainframe transactions.

SOFT SKILLS

• Excellent problem-solving, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams under competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Strong leadership in coordinating technical activities and mentoring team members.

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a Systems Analyst in Java enterprise and Cloud-Native application design and development.
• Demonstrated success in delivering secure, large-scale, complex software solutions.
• Strong recent hands-on technical expertise with Java EE and Cloud-Native frameworks, standards, and tools.
  Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 12 months
  Pay: From $56.95 per hour

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in Java EE enterprise application development (Java 1.8+, JDK 11+, EJB, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, XML, Web Services, Struts, Spring Boot/MVC, JSON)?
• How many years of experience do you have in Cloud-Native application design & PaaS (e.g., OpenShift, Azure App Service, Docker, serverless, microservices)?
• How many years of experience do you have in Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (UML, structured methodologies)?

Location:

• Toronto, ON (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, O

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Systems Analyst will play a key role in the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise-scale Java EE and Cloud-Native applications. This role requires extensive experience in system analysis, technical design, and software development within complex, high-volume environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with business and technical stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet requirements for usability, security, compliance (including AODA), and long-term sustainability.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, UX/UI Designers, Product Managers, and Cloud Architects to translate user stories, UI/UX artifacts, data models, and solution architecture into technical specifications and application designs.
• Develop and deliver secure, high-quality software products, including Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and Cloud-Native web applications.
• Produce object-oriented UML design artifacts using tools such as PowerDesigner.
• Conduct/support Quality Assurance activities: unit testing, automated testing, penetration/vulnerability testing, load testing, migration testing, AODA compliance testing, and defect management.
• Design, construct, enhance, and modernize web applications using Cloud-Native PaaS, Java EE, and microservices architectures, applying modern frameworks such as Angular, React/Redux, Node.js, GraphQL, and Spring Boot.
• Provide critical production support (incident investigation, troubleshooting, fixes, maintenance, and incremental enhancements) for complex enterprise applications.
• Prepare Method of Procedure (MOP) documents and operational procedures for production deployments and support teams.
• Lead/co-ordinate system development activities and provide consultative support to team members.
• Transfer knowledge to ministry staff throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide post-implementation support.