Junior Software Developer

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Software Developer to join a dynamic technical team delivering enterprise-grade software applications. In this role, you will be responsible for translating technical system specifications into clean, functional, and fully tested code. Working across the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), you will build data-driven programs, perform unit testing, troubleshoot software issues, and assist with application conversions, migrations, and post-implementation technical support.

Location: Toronto, ON (Fully Onsite – 5 days/week required)

Duration: 7-month contract.



Advantages
Full SDLC Exposure: Gain hands-on experience across application design, coding, unit testing, deployment, and operational support.

Enterprise Tech Stack: Work with relational databases, data integration tools, object-oriented programming languages, and modern design patterns.

Hands-On Mentorship: Collaborate directly alongside senior software engineers, architects, and technical leads.

Structured Onsite Team: Accelerate technical growth and skill development in a dedicated 5-day per week onsite workspace.



Responsibilities
Application Development & Coding: Translate technical specifications into working, tested applications by writing clean code, developing detailed programming specs, and compiling data-driven programs.

Testing & Quality Assurance: Conduct unit testing, debug software components, perform code reviews, and execute test plans to ensure high code quality.

Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve, debug, and troubleshoot technical issues that arise during software operation, system implementation, conversions, and migrations.

System Maintenance & Migration: Modify product installation scripts, assist with system upgrades, support middleware/gateway integrations, and manage database configurations.

Technical Documentation: Author user and system documentation, maintain code repositories, and prepare detailed specs for program walkthroughs.

SDLC Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional IT professionals, architects, and business stakeholders throughout design, development, and deployment phases.



Qualifications
Software Development Experience: Practical programming and analysis experience building, testing, debugging, and documenting software applications (Strictly Required).

Core Programming & DB Languages: Proficiency in modern object-oriented programming languages, SQL, data queries, and relational database technologies (Strictly Required).

SDLC & Methodology Knowledge: Practical understanding of structured software development methodologies, design patterns, and testing practices (Strictly Required).

Troubleshooting & Support: Hands-on experience investigating software defects, resolving technical issues, and providing migration or conversion assistance (Strictly Required).

Communication & Collaboration: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a proven track record of meeting deadlines in a team environment (Strictly Required).

Nice-to-Have Assets:
Hands-on experience with Oracle database technologies, PL/SQL, Unix shell scripting, or Oracle E-Business Suite / ERP modules.

Familiarity with Java, Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF), ETL tools, or web development frameworks.

Knowledge of web accessibility standards (AODA/WCAG) and rapid application development (RAD) frameworks.



Summary
If you're interested in the "Junior Software Developer" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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