Senior Application Component Developer

Showcase your technical knowledge and skills in the role of Senior Application Component Developer with the Health Services I&IT Cluster, Corporate I&IT Solutions and Integration Management Branch.

In this role, you will lead project teams in the development, implementation, and maintenance of cost-effective information technology solutions and services, and provide senior technical consulting expertise to clients related to IT solutions to automate business processes, modernize legacy applications, and contribute to government digital transformation.

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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

Bring your expertise in application development, data analytics, and business intelligence. In this role, you will:

• provide senior technical consulting expertise in conceptualizing, planning, designing, developing and implementing cost effective information technology solutions and services;
• provide team direction and leadership in the acquisition and implementation of software platforms and services;
• coordinate major research and design projects;
• provide senior technical guidance and advice in the selection and utilization of new software/hardware platforms;
• plan and coordinate all technical activities related to programming optimization techniques and implementation activities for projects;
• develop and make recommendations regarding major software development;
• identify training and educational requirements of project;
• evaluate and develop new system and hardware performance and ensure major implementation projects meet established deliverables; and
• coordinate the collection and analysis of data related to new system and hardware performance.

How do I qualify?

Technical Skills and Experience:

• You have thorough knowledge of large-scale, complex systems analysis techniques and methodologies, design and development, programming concepts and languages, internet/intranet technology, and emerging technologies.
• You have demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing complex solutions using technologies such as .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, JavaScript frameworks, Web Service frameworks and protocols (SOAP and REST).
• You have experience with design of cloud-based solutions (Azure and AWS preferred) using Cloud API, Functions, and Azure SQL.
• You have demonstrated experience using XHTML, HTML5, jQuery, JSON, Angular, Node.JS, Bootstrap, XSLT and XML for development.
• You have experience using Databricks, Data Factory and Streaming Analytics & Event Hub
• You have demonstrated experience with, and knowledge of, object-oriented programming and various design and architectural patterns.
• You have experience in designing and developing multi-threaded applications, APIs, code optimization, code refactoring and debugging.
• You have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of continuous integration and knowledge of concurrency patterns.
• You have strong familiarity with security concepts (authentication, authorization, encryption, digital signatures), PKI concepts, and SSL.
• You have working knowledge of Authentication and Authorization protocols such as OAuth, SAML, OIDC and Mutual TLS.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You have experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• You have proven analytical and interpretative reasoning skills to assess client I&IT needs and develop I&IT solutions that are cost-effective and improve client program and service delivery.
• You can identify and coordinate the resolution of technical problems and incidents, conduct research, assess client requirements, lead design projects, and develop recommendations.

Project Management Skills:

• You have demonstrated project planning methodologies to plan and coordinate technical activities, plans, and schedules of project teams.
• You have skills to lead major, complex IT projects, direct teams of project staff and external consultants, and ensure project deliverables are delivered within specified parameters.

Communication, Consultation and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have effective communication skills to prepare reports and explain technical solutions to IT and non-technical stakeholders.
• You can work co-operatively with project staff and external stakeholders to discuss application development methods, monitor and manage vendor contacts, and participate on various IT committees.
• You can effectively communicate with all stakeholders to ensure everyone has the same understanding of the status, the progress and the next steps of the initiatives.
• You are a team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.