LEAD DEVELOPER

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Here is a fantastic opportunity for an IT professional to showcase their knowledge and skills!

The Central Agencies I&IT Cluster is looking for an experienced individual to join their team, and provide systems development, programming and consulting expertise to clients, related to the use of information technology, to meet business and program goals.

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About the job

In this role you will:
• Coordinate the development of business systems and applications.
• Provide technical expertise in complex systems analysis and design processes.
• Assess information technology and data/systems requirements of clients.
• Provide advice/expertise in acquisition of software, hardware, and technology.

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What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the theory/principles of systems analysis, design and development, along with data base management systems.
• You have experience and expertise as a programmer (e.g. .NET, SharePoint, and/or Java) using a variety of languages and database technologies (e.g. SQL, Oracle) in a Windows environment.
• You have experience identifying, documenting and evaluating technical options and developing system & application program specifications.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You can make recommendations on the acquisition of applications, software, hardware and information technology services.
• You can assess information and systems needs of clients, and assist in the development of improved, cost effective solutions.
• You can design alternatives based on business/client needs and provide recommendations on appropriate hardware and software configuration.

Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of emerging technologies to identify and evaluate information technology options, modify and develop new systems.
• You have knowledge of systems development methodologies/techniques, architecture/technology trends, and office/development products.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have the ability to lead discussions of systems development options and technical processes to project team.
• You can effectively discuss systems development recommendations with clients and communicate advantages and disadvantages of various options and their impact on service delivery
• You can prepare business cases, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contracts and reports.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-TB-101972/16 - Please note: This is an open and targeted recruitment initiative. If you would like to apply from home, apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. To locate the job ad, enter the job ID number 101972 in the Job ID search field. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.