Summary
Description
The Team
The Financial Operations and Data Integration Gateway (FODIG) team is responsible for modernizing the IT infrastructure powering two ministry’s core business activities. We are constructing a modern, real-time, event-driven microservices architecture to replace a legacy mainframe system, ensuring a flexible, responsive, and scalable assistance programs for all British Columbians.
The Information Services Division is a team of innovative technology leaders providing crucial IM/IT services to both the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and creative problem-solving is encouraged.
The Role
As a lead developer for a FODIG team, you will be responsible for implementing critical data-brokering services for 70+ boundary systems ensuring over 230,000 British Columbians receive needed support payments every month, and emergency payments when in dire need. The technology you design will be instrumental in ensuring our services to citizens are efficient, transparent, accurate, and timely.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering or related technical field, and minimum three (3) years of related experience as a Full Stack Developer.
- A comparable Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering or related technical field, and minimum four (4) years of related experience as a Full Stack Developer.
- Comparable certification(s) in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering or related technical field and minimum five (5) years of related experience as a Full Stack Developer.
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Related experience may include:
- Developing data-driven web applications using contemporary technology, including languages frameworks, and tools.
- Developing extensible, responsive user interfaces using contemporary technology.
- API development and integration and continuous development environments.
- Containerized development using tools like Docker.
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Experience working in an agile development environment with User Experience (UX)/Service Designer teams, Software Developers, and Scrum Masters to iteratively create or improve digital products and services from conception to production.
- Experience with Software Development best practices such as: simplicity, coherence, testing, maintenance, and analysis.
- Experience working directly with project interest holders, users and other non-technical contributors to design software solutions to business problems.
- Experience with networking solutions – including detailed understanding of protocols, encryption standards and domain name issues.
- Experience with orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
- Experience in application deployment to public cloud providers such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Cloud Compute.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Jeremy.Vernon@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until June 30, 2025. This position may be extended.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
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