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Senior Systems Analyst/Lead Programmer
Organization:
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Division:
Children, Youth and Social Services I&IT Cluster
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
17158 - Systems Officer 4
Salary:
$1,297.84 - $1,658.73 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The Children, Youth and Social Services I&IT Cluster with the Ministry of Community and Social Services is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst/Lead Programmer to provide analysis support on various Cluster Applications. As a Senior Systems Analyst team member you will provide analysis expertise, including analysis of user requirements, generation of prototypes for user consultation, and the design, testing, documentation, implementation and maintenance of large, complex and diverse I&IT applications. You will contribute/participate/lead in design reviews for work related to MCSS/MCYS Applications.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Participate and contribute to the team to plan, design, develop, implement, maintain and support ministry and/or enterprise applications
• Participate and contribute with program consultants engaged in complex business requirements analysis and development.
• Contribute to advice to clients, program staff and senior management on application and database development, and the customization of large, complex and specialized computer systems and applications.
• Participate, contribute and oversee the development and maintenance of program, systems, user and operational documentation
• Contribute, lead or assist with the implementation of new and enhanced systems
• Provide support to end users by identifying and debugging problems
What you bring to the team
Knowledge and Skills
• You have knowledge of network technologies and emerging technologies, in order to identify and evaluate information technology options for clients; develop new systems or systems modifications; and evaluate and recommend acquisition of applications, hardware/software, and information technology services
• You have knowledge of theory and principles of systems design and development, and related methods, techniques, practices and standards
• You have knowledge of administrative policies and directives to ensure compliance of recommendations on acquisition of technology and services and negotiation of contracts.
• You have knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle Methodologies, Agile, Waterfall, and ITIL
Analytical and Reasoning Skills
• You are able contribute to requirements analysis and as needed to apply to systems design and development
• You can evaluate potential impact of proposed system changes on existing service delivery
• You can contribute to the development of test and trial applications to determine practical results
Communication Skills
•You demonstrate oral and written communication skills to convey, present and discuss detailed information
•You must be able to communicate to coordinate and oversee the analysis, design, development, testing and implementation activities and to coordinate the development of systems documentation
Project/Work Planning Skills
• You have understanding and experience working within a Project Management framework for Software/Solutions Development
• You have understanding and experience in contributing and participating in planning and coordinating projects/tasks for solutions development
Apply by:
Thursday, December 28, 2017 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 5700 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Information Technology
Posted on:
Monday, December 11, 2017
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.
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