RQ11745 – Software Developer – Senior

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement – RQ11745

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to support the Victim Notification System (VNS) Modernization Project. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud technologies, .NET Core, C#/MVC, Entity Framework, ReactJS, Azure DevOps, Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure SQL Database. The role involves solution design, application development, system integration, testing, deployment, defect resolution, and operational readiness to support the modernization of victim notification services and integration with the Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS). The candidate will collaborate with SaaS vendors, ministry stakeholders, technology partners, and project teams to deliver a secure, reliable, scalable, and sustainable solution that complies with government security, privacy, accessibility, and technology standards.

Role Snapshot

• Job Title: RQ11745 – Software Developer – Senior
• Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
• Work Location: 21 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week
• Estimated Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Estimated End Date: July 30, 2027
• Business Days: 186.00
• Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
• Hours: 7.25 hours per day
• Security Level: CRJMC
  
  

Must Have

• 10+ years of experience building and maintaining stable, secure, and scalable web and desktop applications using Azure Cloud and Microsoft .NET technologies and tools.
• Demonstrated experience in full lifecycle development and implementation using cloud technologies, including Microsoft Azure, .NET, C#/MVC, Entity Framework, ReactJS, HTML5/CSS/JavaScript, Azure DevOps, Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Logic Apps.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD.
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, modelling, and configuring database management systems.
• Experience in data modelling, reporting, and dashboard development.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and in cross-functional collaboration, including ministry partners, vendors, technology partners, and high-impact teams.
  
  

Description

Scope

The Victim Notification System (VNS) Modernization Project requires a temporary Programmer/Developer (L3) with experience in system integration, solution implementation, and application development to support the successful delivery of the VNS modernization initiative. The resource will be responsible for supporting the configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and operational readiness of a Vendor Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that will modernize victim notification services and integrate with the Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS).

The successful proponent will be responsible for translating business requirements, functional specifications, integration requirements, and technical designs into secure, reliable, and tested solution components. This includes supporting OTIS–VNS integration development, coordinating with vendor technical teams, performing system and integration testing, troubleshooting technical issues, implementing defect fixes, and ensuring compliance with security, privacy, and accessibility standards.

The resource will also support deployment, knowledge transfer, post-implementation stabilization activities, and ongoing technical collaboration with business stakeholders, project teams, and vendor partners to ensure the successful delivery of a modern, victim-centred notification solution.

Assignment Deliverables

• Vendor SaaS Solution
• Support the Vendor SaaS Victim Notification System (VNS), ensuring alignment with business, security, privacy, and accessibility requirements.
• OTIS–VNS Integration
• Support integrations between OTIS and the Vendor SaaS VNS solution.
• Testing, Quality Assurance, and Defect Resolution
• Support the vendor in System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), performance testing, defect analysis, remediation activities, and deployment readiness assessments.
• Technical Vendor Coordination and Ongoing Support
• Collaborate with vendor technical teams, ministry stakeholders, infrastructure teams, security specialists, and OTIS support teams to resolve issues, manage technical dependencies, and support project delivery milestones.
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

The Victim Notification System (VNS) Modernization Project requires a temporary Programmer/Developer (L3) to provide technical leadership in the implementation and integration of a Vendor Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. The resource will be responsible for providing expertise and guidance in the design, development, testing, and implementation of the solution, ensuring that business and technical requirements are translated into a secure, reliable, scalable, and sustainable technology solution.

The successful candidate will work closely with the SaaS vendor, ministry stakeholders, and technology partners to support solution design and integration activities; contribute to the development of design documentation; establish technical best practices; and ensure compliance with Government of Ontario Information and Technology Standards (GO-ITS), including security, privacy, accessibility, and governance requirements.

The successful candidate will provide senior technical expertise in Microsoft Azure technologies, .NET Core, C#/MVC, Entity Framework, ReactJS, Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure SQL Database, supporting the successful delivery and ongoing sustainability of the solution.

As a Candidate

• You have the ability to design, build, and maintain stable, secure, and scalable web applications.
• You have senior application development experience in cloud technologies using Microsoft Azure and .NET, with demonstrated experience in C#/MVC, Entity Framework, ReactJS, HTML5/CSS/JavaScript.
• You have experience working in Azure DevOps.
• You have experience working in Azure Web Apps, including:
• .NET Core
• MVC/EF
• Establishing best practices for local development and testing
• Code review and quality assurance (QA)
• Azure build pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments
• You have experience working with Azure Functions, including:
• .NET Core
• Establishing best practices for local development and testing
• Code review and quality assurance (QA)
• Azure build pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments
• You have senior-level experience designing, building, modelling, and configuring database management systems using Azure SQL Database. Activities include:
• Developing backup and restore procedures
• Developing user administration procedures (Azure AD)
• Database tuning and maintenance
• Establishing performance monitoring procedures
• Capacity planning and forecasting
• Establishing masking processes for production-to-test data replication
• Performing data migration activities
• Assisting the development team with data design activities
• You have experience in Agile software development.
• You have experience applying industry web, accessibility, and security standards and best practices to your work that can be adopted by others.
  

Reasoning, Problem-Solving, Planning, Analysing, and Assessing Skills

• You can ensure that ongoing application development, technical work, operations, and services are planned, scheduled, executed, monitored, and evaluated.
• You have demonstrated experience analysing complex system problems and resolving them with minimal impact on the business.
• You have demonstrated experience assessing clients' information/systems needs and leading the development of information technology solutions that are cost-effective and improve clients' program/service delivery.
  
  

Communication and Customer Service Skills

• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and in cross-functional collaboration, including ministry partners, vendors, technology partners, and high-impact teams.
  
  

Research Skills

• You can maintain current knowledge of trends and advances in IT across various computing platforms, including configuration and/or new development, analysis, and design techniques.
• You can work with a high-impact team on cloud or new technologies and techniques, supporting research and experimentation with your colleagues.
  
  

Experience And Skill Set Requirements

Criteria 1: Design & Development – 35 Points

• Windows Communication Foundation and Windows Presentation Foundation.
• MS Web Services and Entity Framework up to Visual Studio 2022.
• Team Foundation Server.
• Define the architecture for Azure cloud implementation.
  
  

Criteria 2: Code & Scripting – 25 Points

• Experience writing high-quality code using cloud technologies, including Microsoft Azure, .NET, C#/MVC, Entity Framework, ReactJS, HTML5/CSS/JavaScript, Azure DevOps, Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Logic Apps.
• Demonstrated experience using frontend JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, Vue.js, React, etc.
• Experience in prototyping.
• Experience with Agile frameworks.
• Experience applying industry web, accessibility, and security standards and best practices.
  
  

Criteria 3: UI Frameworks and Reporting – 20 Points

• Demonstrated experience using markup languages and technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and XML.
• Demonstrated experience using frontend JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, Vue.js, React, etc.
• Experience in prototyping.
• Experience with Agile frameworks.
• Experience in data modelling, reporting, and dashboard development.
• Experience applying industry web, accessibility, and security standards and best practices.
  
  

Criteria 4: Stakeholder Relationship, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Research, Technical Analysis, and Technical Skills – 15 Points

• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and in cross-functional collaboration, including ministry partners, vendors, technology partners, and high-impact teams.
• Experience applying industry web, architectural, and security standards and best practices to the candidate’s work.
• Ability to learn new technologies and techniques through research, experimentation, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Strong communication skills, with demonstrated interpersonal skills to work within a team environment.
• A team player.
  
  

Criteria 5: Public Service Experience – 5 Points

• Previous experience within the last three years working as a Software Developer on application development projects in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or JTS within enterprise environments.
  
  

How to Apply

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, kindly send the following mandatory documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:30 AM EST.

Mandatory Documents

• Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
• References (Mandatory)
• Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory)
• Visa Status (Mandatory)
• LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
  
  

Without the mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.

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Note

This position is currently listed as onsite, working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, excluding breaks, Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified.

The VOR Master Service Agreement expires on April 5, 2027, and includes a six-month survival clause, allowing the Statement of Work (SOW) to continue, if operationally required, until October 5, 2027. Extensions are only allowed using unused days and/or funds remaining on the contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW. JTS may exercise its option(s) to extend the SOW beyond April 5, 2027, in accordance with the survival clause.

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