Develop and re-platform WebFOCUS operational reports into a modern Java and Angular web application hosted in Azure. Build accessible reporting interfaces, REST APIs, backend services, database integrations, and automated tests. Migrate existing SQL and report logic, support CI/CD through Azure DevOps, ensure performance and maintainability, document the solution, and transfer knowledge to ministry technical staff. The role requires independent ownership of full-stack architecture and delivery within an Agile/Scrum environment.
Description:
WebFOCUS is the reporting and Business Intelligence (BI) framework
currently used to support MTO operational reporting for several critical
business functions. This engagement supports the design, development, and
delivery of a replacement operational reporting portal. The successful
resource(s) will re-platform existing WebFOCUS reports — including the
underlying business logic, SQL, and data transformation rules — into a modern,
supportable web application (Java back end / Angular front end) hosted in the
ministry's Azure environment, in accordance with Ontario Public Service (OPS)
architecture, security, and accessibility standards.
Deliverables:
The services and deliverables to be provided by the
resource(s) will include the following:
- Web User Interface:
- Fully commented and functional Angular front-end code for
the reporting portal
- Unit test code and automated UI test coverage
- Responsive, accessible (AODA-compliant) report views
translated from existing WebFOCUS report layouts
- Application Programming Interfaces (API):
- Design and construction of REST API services exposing report
and reference data
- Documentation for developers on effective use, integration,
and versioning of the API
- Backend / Data Development:
- Java-based backend services connecting the application to
underlying relational databases
- Migration and refactoring of existing WebFOCUS SQL and
report logic into the new application
- Source Code:
- Source code developed to specification, version-controlled
in Azure DevOps
- Knowledge Transfer:
- Knowledge transfer sessions and supporting documentation for
ministry technical staff on the design and implementation of the reporting
portal
General Skills:
- Experience in programming and analysis, with specialized
software package support at the specified experience level
- Ability to collaborate with IT professionals throughout the
software development process
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology for the development,
design, implementation, and maintenance of applications
- Experience with design, coding, testing, and debugging of
applications
- Experience with relational database technologies and SQL,
including reading and refactoring existing report/query logic
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
skills; strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and deliver production-ready
components with minimal supervision, following knowledge transfer
Full Stack Skills:
- Proficient with both front-end and back-end development,
including associated areas such as database design/management and DevOps
- Experience with Java for backend/API development
- Experience with Angular for front-end development
- Design and implementation of overall solution architecture
for a web-based reporting application
- Design and construction of REST API services, and
integration of front-end UIs with those APIs
- Design and deployment of databases; ability to translate
existing SQL/report logic into a modern application
- Experience deploying and supporting applications in a
Microsoft Azure environment
- Supporting the implementation/upkeep of Continuous
Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, e.g., Azure DevOps
- Ensuring the solution is designed and built for
performance, scalability, and maintainability
Desirable Skills:
- Prior exposure to or working knowledge of WebFOCUS is an
asset
- Working knowledge of Power BI
- Working knowledge of Databricks
- Knowledge and understanding of the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
- Ability to provide system documentation as required
- Experience working within an Ontario Public Service (OPS)
or broader public sector IT environment
Requirements
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Must Haves:
- 8+ years of experience developing large-scale, production business
applications using Java for backend/API development
- 5+ years of experience with Angular (or comparable modern
JS/TS framework) for front-end development
- Reverse engineer and re-platform the existing logic ( (e.g., WebFOCUS)
Nice to have:
- experience in an Ontario Public Service (OPS)
Skill Set Requirements:
Full Stack Development – Java & Angular:
- 8+ years of experience developing large-scale, production
business applications using Java for backend/API development
- 5+ years of experience with Angular (or comparable modern
JS/TS framework) for front-end development
- Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end solution architecture
across the full stack, including sound trade-off decisions made independently
- Depth and breadth of hands-on full stack delivery will be
weighted heavily, as this is the core capability required for the engagement
Database, SQL & Reporting Logic Migration:
- Strong experience with relational database technologies and
SQL
- Demonstrated ability to interpret, refactor, and re-platform
existing report/query logic (e.g., WebFOCUS or equivalent BI tooling) into a
modern application
- Experience with database design and deployment
API Development & Azure Deployment:
- Experience designing, building, and documenting REST API
services
- Experience deploying and supporting applications in a
Microsoft Azure environment
- Working familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure
DevOps) sufficient to integrate with an existing pipeline maintained by a
separate team
Agile Methodology & OPS Delivery:
- 5+ years of experience with Agile/Scrum delivery
methodologies
- Knowledge of Ontario Digital Service standards and/or prior
experience in an Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader public sector IT
environment
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and
take ownership of delivery timelines, commensurate with a senior-level
engagement
Personal Skills:
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation
skills
- Solid business acumen; ability to dialogue with business
teams/leadership to understand priorities and goals, with a focus on delivering
business value
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