IT Solutions Specialist II (2-Year Contract)

The Corporation of the City of Markham • Markham, ON

8h • CA$96,257 - CA$129,223 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Markham is seeking an IT Solutions Specialist II for a 2-year contract position within the Information Technology Services Department. This role involves providing application development and support to internal business partners, working closely with corporate clients on web and application-related installations, integrations, upgrades, development, and problem-solving. The specialist will be responsible for supporting and maintaining business applications and developing custom code to enhance City services.

Requirements

• Full Stack Development (5+ years): Extensive hands-on experience in full stack development using Java (Spring Boot), with a strong focus on building microservices and applications.
• Proficient in implementing dependency injection, REST controllers and integrating REST/SOAP web Services.
• Expertise in designing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong understanding of integration protocols including XML, JSON, and WSDL.
• Familiar with authentication standards such as OAuth2, SAML and Basic Auth.
• Hands-on experience with Azure.
• Proficient in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps best practices.
• Adept at providing application support, performing root cause analysis, and resolving complex technical issues efficiently.
• In-depth knowledge of software design patterns and scalable architecture.
• Experience in workflow design and business process programming.
• Proficient with Eclipse IDE, including setup, extension/plugin management, and debugging.
• Experienced with Bitbucket for Git-based version control.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and web servers (IIS, Apache), including services and schedulers.
• Proficient in relational database systems including Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle DB, with strong SQL and PL/SQL skills.

Nice To Haves

• Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes for scalable and portable deployments would be an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate.

Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle support for the City’s enterprise applications and services, including development, configuration, implementation, integration, and maintenance.
• Design and implement web-based applications using Java (Spring Boot) for backend, RESTful services, APIs (Swagger/OpenAPI, SOAP), and databases like Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
• Troubleshoot application and code-level issues using tools such as Postman and IntelliJ IDEA.
• Ensure application performance and availability meet defined service level agreements (SLAs).
• Troubleshoot applications and code, and manage incidents and problems for assigned applications.
• Manage and interact with vendors regarding product support issues, enhancements, and implementation of changes.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to support planning, execution, and technical problem-solving across various technologies.
• Implement and integrate software applications, manage product support issues, and coordinate enhancements or changes.
• Work with platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, SharePoint, MS Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Identify and implement improvements to technical processes and toolsets to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and achieve cost savings or avoidance.
• Utilize scripting and automation tools such as Azure DevOps for CI/CD and task automation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, vendor agreements, and operational guidelines, including cybersecurity and data governance standards.
• Share technical knowledge and promote learning among departmental and City staff through documentation, mentoring, and collaboration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including participation in after-hours support rotations if required.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed