Join the Children, Youth and Social Services I&IT Cluster (CYSSC) to shape the future of government services!Have you ever thought about leveraging your software development and technical expertise to craft meaningful solutions that will make a significant improvement people's life?
Are you looking to build a great career with a rewarding future? If so, consider this fantastic opportunity with CYSSC as a Senior Developer.
About the Role:• You are a proven leader with strong problem-solving skills
• You have experience in technology roles working in a product development team environment, delivering and building digital solutions
• You have technical expertise with web application development with strong knowledge of frontend technologies like React, Angular and other JavaScript frameworks and backend Java frameworks like Spring
• You have demonstrable experience in DevOps and Agile release management
• You have experience developing Cloud native solutions
• You have experience coaching and mentoring newer team members
• You can communicate complex information into precise and plain language based on audience.
About Us:The Children, Youth and Social Services I&IT Cluster (CYSSC) is a Division within the Ministry of Children, Youth and Social Services (MCCSS) and works with Ministry divisions to provide advice and expertise on information technology solutions and services that advance the digital agenda. The CYSSC maintains and operates information technology solutions that support the business and mandate of the Ministry and works closely with partners in the IT enterprise to deliver on key ministry priorities, while aligning with the overall technology direction of the OPS.
CYSSC is committed to ensuring an empowered employee experience from the very first day. When you join our organization, you are guaranteed the benefits of a great workplace that is driven by a deep sense of purpose to deliver solutions for the most vulnerable children, youth, and adults in Ontario. Our employee culture thrives on empowered staff and teams where every employee feels they belong and are supported with personal growth opportunities.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
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.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
About You:•
Technical Expertise – You have hands-on experience with all aspects of software development life cycle including software design, development, testing and code reviews.
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Problem Solving – You have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Relationship Building – You have delivered quality products that aligns with business requirements and priorities.
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Learning – You have a willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
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Culture – You embody and promote a psychological safe, and continuous learning environment. Fostered a culture of diversity, inclusion, and excellence.
What you bring to the team
Technical Skills:
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Web Application Technologies: Experience in languages such as JavaScript, Java, etc., specifically within a cloud-based environment.
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APIs and Services: Experience in implementing APIs, event-driven services, messaging queues, and both real-time and batch processing.
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Product Delivery: Deliver user-centric solution designs, and implement cost-effective, high-performing, reliable and simple to use IT solutions while balancing the tech debt.
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Experimenting: Research new technology trends, feasibility studies and reviewing new IT system architecture or re-engineering legacy systems.
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DevOps Practices: Experience with code version control systems (e.g. Git), DevOps practices, CI/CD principles, cloud delivery/deployment models, virtualization, and container solutions (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
Leadership Skills:
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Decision-Making: A bias for action and prioritization skills needed to support the product teams.
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Lead: Experience heading complex projects and initiatives.
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Mentorship: Experience guiding the work of team members/colleagues.
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Interpersonal Skills: A high-level of professional judgement, which inspires trust and confidence.
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Project management: Knowledge of project management fundamentals, particularly in scheduling, estimation, forecasting and budgets.
Interpersonal/Communication Skills:
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Clarity: Clear and concise technical communication skills.
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Communication skills: Participate in team discussions, make solution recommendations, and document work.
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Teamwork: Work in a team environment, to sell your ideas to colleagues, both technical and non-technical.
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Continuous Improvement: Develop processes to improve the efficiency of teams.
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Political acuity: Be cognizant of your audience. Build partnerships and trust with the business and stakeholders.