Senior Systems Developer / Integrator

Requisition ID: 23593  Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept. Service: Information Technology Services Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent   Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week Affiliation: CIPP/CIPP Salary Information: $93,764.58 - $114,097.62  annually (2025 rates of pay) Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean   Job Category: Information Technology  Application Close: 23/09/2026 Job Summary You will support the City of Ottawa POSSE platform which manages building and right-of-way permitting, development approvals, business licensing and other municipal business activities. You will lead and oversee development of integrations with POSSE and related technologies. You will apply knowledge of full-stack web development, from front-end JavaScript and UI frameworks, to backend APIs and the database layer. You will help administer the windows server application infrastructure, user accounts involving Active Directory, and mobile app deployments. You will maintain system integrations using Esri, FME, Oracle, APIs, or other technologies and use applicable programming languages. Azure DevOps shall be used to maintain code and to collaborate on bugs, user stories, and requirements with the team. Education And Experience Completion of 3 year university degree or college diploma in information management, information technology, or related field Minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible experience in applications development and/or integration, including experience writing and supporting applications with databases. Desirable Qualifications: Development:Microsoft ASP, VB, C#, C++ and .Net programming languages;Java 7/8, Java Server Faces, Spring/Struts, Java EE;Python, Perl, PHP;Web services (XML, SOAP, REST, JSON);HTML5, CSS, XML, JavaScript;ColdFusion;PowerBuilder version 6.5 to 8.0 Databases:Oracle 11g/12c and higher, SQL Server 2014/2016, MySQL;PL/SQL and T-SQL for creation of procedures and packages;relational and non-relational (i.e. no-sql) database technologies;tuning query performance and logical data modelling conceptsServers:Oracle Application Server Technologies;Apache, Tomcat, IIS, WebLogic, WebSphere, nginx; Unix/Linux/Windows ServerOffice:development using Microsoft Office Suite tools and SharePointTesting:Unit, regression and load testing; Test plan creationSystem/Software Development Life Cyclen-tier Architecture Design Configuration management (Ansible, Jenkins)Creation of technical and non-technical documentationITIL knowledge KNOWLEDGE For all positions: Application development best practicesIT security best practices and standards relating to application development and/or integrationIn-depth knowledge of the current City of Ottawa development toolsetEvent-driven/object-oriented program design techniquesStructured systems analyses and design techniquesCity network environmentUnderstanding of database concepts relating to application and database security System testing techniques Knowledge of and experience with COTS system installation, configuration, administration and supportA combination of knowledge and experience working with Oracle, .Net and/or Java development tool setsTroubleshooting application issuesGood understanding of system failover and recovery strategiesApplicable legislation (e.g. MFIPPA, AODA) For Business Intelligence (BI) positions: Business intelligence tools and reportingExtract, Transform and Load (ETL) tools and workloadsDimensional data modeling and data warehousing techniques IBM Cognos BI, IBM Cognos Analytics, IBM InfoSphere DataStage are desirable For Enterprise Content Management (ECM) positions: Enterprise content management concepts including web content management, records management, and document managementKnowledge of the records management process, categorizations, disposition rules, etc.Requires strong demonstrated training and development experience and knowledge in web technology including web application and server architectures, Java web application frameworks, web security, web-based user interface design, portal architectures, and web servicesExperience with content management tools and enterprise application server architecture Oracle UCM Stellent WebCenter, Oracle WebLogic, SAP Netweaver, Business intelligence tools, UNIX operating system are desirable For Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) positions: Administration of ESB infrastructure including maintenance of highly available system, patches/upgrades, and deployments of applicationsCoordinate complex integrations of enterprise systemsEnsure secure communications of data payloads Oracle SOA Suite, including WebLogic, Oracle Service Bus (OSB), Solaris UNIX and Web Service Architectures/Infrastructure are desirable For Geographic Information System (GIS) positions: GIS application developmentEnterprise GIS technologyGIS development tools ESRI ArcGIS, Autodesk AMP, Powerbuilder, Safe Software FME are desirable For SAP positions: Proficiency in ABAP/JAVAExperience with SAP ABAP development and methodologySAP specific object oriented programming For Web Developer positions: Good understanding of Apache, Tomcat, IIS, Drupal and JavaEE architectureRequires strong demonstrated training and development experience and knowledge in web technology including web application and server architectures, Java web application frameworks, web security, web-based user interface design, web accessibility principles, portal architectures, and web servicesPhp or Perl development experienceDrupal and PHP, SAP Netweaver, Solaris UNIX, CentOS Linux are desirable Competencies, Skills And Abilities Develop applications using current development toolsetInstall, customize and configure COTS applicationsIntegrate hardware and softwareLiaise effectively with clients, all levels of ITS staff, vendors and consultantsGather and document user requirementsOrganize work and meet deadlinesDemonstrate effective written and oral communication skillsWork independently and as a team memberUse effective judgment when immediate supervision is unavailableResearch and analytical skillsGood oral and written communication skillsMentor junior staff (where applicable) Organize, develop and document proceduresGood organization and prioritization skills to handle multi-taskingEnterprise scale application deploymentsDevelopment techniques for optimal performance and scalabilityCollaborative approach in working with othersConverse effectively using both technical and general business terminologyDiplomacy and tactDemonstrate initiative and self-motivationWork effectively under pressureWork with minimum supervisionFlexibleAble to meet deadlinesClient-focussed and service-orientedHigh degree of interpersonal skills What You Need To Know Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: HRServiceCentre@Ottawa.ca) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca .