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Senior Application Developer
Organization:
Ministry of Government Services
Division:
Central Agencies I&IT Cluster
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
17160 - Systems Officer 5
Salary:
$1,357.77 - $1,753.98 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Do you have expertise in systems development, programming and consulting to work with a variety of clients to support them in the use of information technology to meet business goals and objectives? If so, then consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Government Services, Cluster Applications Branch, where you will lead teams in the development, implementation and maintenance of cost effective information technology solutions and services.
About the job
In this role you will:
• provide subject matter expertise in delivering the technical design, development and implementation of complex technical solutions and applications
• coordinate the analysis of client IT needs in relation to business goals and objectives
• provide advice/expertise in the acquisition of software, hardware and technology to meet specific client business needs
• perform senior-level application database administration responsibilities in conjunction with the Database Administrators
• provide leadership in completing research activities to establish technology direction/strategy/standards and best practices
What you bring to the team
Technical Knowledge
• you have knowledge of theory and principles of systems design and development, programming concepts and languages (such as Microsoft .NET framework, Visual C#.NET, VB.NET, Paradox-DOS, and Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Service), and related methods, techniques, practices and standards
• you have knowledge of database management systems (such as Microsoft SQL and Oracle) and application database administration
• you have the ability to develop new systems or systems modifications and evaluate and recommend acquisition of applications, hardware/software and information technology services
Knowledge
• you have knowledge of system technologies (such as operating systems, custom application software, packaged applications, and client customized software and networks), and the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of Cluster technology platforms
• you have knowledge of internet technologies and emerging technologies, to lead a project team in the identification and evaluation of information technology options for clients
• you have the ability to understand Cluster administrative policies and directives to ensure compliance of recommendations on acquisition of technology and services and negotiation of contracts
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• you can evaluate and assess client's information and system needs and define information technology and business requirements
• you have the ability to recommend and develop information technology solutions which are cost effective and support the improvement of client program/service delivery
• you have the ability to design, develop, test and implement system solutions
Team Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
• you have demonstrated team leadership skills to coordinate the development of technical project plans, control project process and provide technical leadership to project staff and external stakeholders
• you have proven consultation, interpersonal and team work skills to work effectively with colleagues and clients
Communication Skills
• you have strong oral communication skills to discuss client requirements, lead discussions of system development options and technical processes
• you have the ability to communicate and explain alternate system development solutions to clients
• you have written communication skills to prepare technical documents, project reports, briefing notes, and business cases
Apply by:
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 4 English Permanent, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Information Technology
Posted on:
Monday, November 25, 2013
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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