Amended - Senior Developer - (.Net & ETL/Integration)

**AMENDMENT: Closing date extended due to OPS Careers system outage.**

Are you interested in being at the centre of cutting-edge web and enterprise solutions?

The Enterprise Applications Branch of the Central Agencies I&IT Cluster is seeking senior developers, who will have the opportunity to work with leading web technologies on interesting and diverse projects with a motivated and energetic team of IT and new media professionals.

We are seeking Senior Developers in two specific areas:
• .Net Development to support the development of enterprise-wide services
• ETL/Integration development

Why work for the Ontario Public Service (OPS)?

We are re-thinking how we deliver services through various initiatives, modernization initiatives and how we access and deliver critical services remotely. We are striving to enable a future-ready OPS workforce through technology-focused enterprise-wide strategies.

The OPS offers a competitive compensation package. We support career and leadership development, invest in learning opportunities, recognize team and individual achievements, and support flexible work arrangements.

Note: These positions are located at 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto or 33 King Street West Oshawa; however, alternate work arrangements, including flexible hours, hybrid remote work, and a compressed work week, may be available

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

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.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Senior Developer, you will:
• provide leadership to the application team in Incident and Problem Management; and 2nd and 3rd level application support
• provide technical expertise in all phases of the system development lifecycle from design, development, testing, and implementation to post-implementation support.
• develop solutions using cutting-edge open-source web technologies to meet clients' IT requirements.
• conduct complex systems analysis, and suggest application improvements and long-term strategies to support business goals.
• conduct testing to ensure developed solutions meet clients' requirements, and perform as expected.
• develop/enhance production support procedures and provide production support for business-critical systems.
• provide technical expertise in collaborating with peers, management, and other stakeholders in all phases of the system development lifecycle utilizing Agile methodology in a DevOps environment.

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• You have demonstrated knowledge, and experience in development, testing, and implementation of web solutions using Microsoft technologies and other emerging web technologies and cloud delivery/deployment models.
• You have demonstrated experience in using markup (HTML, CSS, XML), scripting (JavaScript, Node.js JavaScript framework), procedural, and OO languages.
• You are a full-stack developer with extensive experience in design and development, utilizing current tools and technologies such as C#, .Net Core, Angular, PowerShell, Micro-services, Event driven architecture and Azure Service Bus.
• You have experience in GitHub releases with Azure Pipelines, and ServiceNow integration with Azure Pipelines implementation.
• You are proficient in current modern System Development Life Cycle methodologies and deployment strategies such as Azure DevOps and deployments to an Azure-Web App.
• You have advanced knowledge in scripting and performance optimization of databases such as MS SQL, Cosmos DB and related technologies.
• You have experience working with REST APIs, SQL, and non-relational databases such as Cosmos DB.
• You have experience developing applications in script-based MV* front-end frameworks like Angular (or React) with TypeScript and component libraries.
• You have demonstrated experience with, and knowledge of, cloud architecture, tools, deployment models and best practices.
• You have demonstrated experience in designing, building, and configuring database management systems (Oracle, SQL).
• You have knowledge of the current web (WCAG 2.0+) standards, and security (OWASP) best practices, and experience in their application.
• You have experience using code management tools such as VSTS, and GIT.
• You have experience in Software Development/Design, especially Web Application Development and troubleshooting of large/complex systems.
• You have experience using DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, and can manage bugs, and pipelines and administer multiple projects.
• You have experience using eSMT or other service management tools to manage multiple support queues.

The .Net Senior Developer positions will require:
• advanced knowledge of APS.NET MVC with .Net Core.

The ETL/Integration Senior Developer positions will require:
• experience with data integration, data cleansing, data modelling and analytics
• an understanding of data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) concepts and processes in an SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) environment
• demonstrated experience with SQL scripting skills
• demonstrated experience with Multi-Dimensional eXpressions (MDX) Query skills
• experience with Azure Data Warehouse Factory

Analytical and Evaluation Skills

• You have demonstrated experience assessing clients' information/systems needs and leading the development of information technology solutions which are cost-effective and improve clients' program/service delivery.
• You have demonstrated experience analyzing complex system problems and resolving them with minimal impact to the business.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You have demonstrated oral communication skills to make presentations to clients, stakeholders and users to discuss requirements, solution options and recommendations.
• You have demonstrated interpersonal skills to work within a team environment.

Project Management Skills

• You have demonstrated leadership skills to coordinate the development of technical project plans, control project processes, and provide technical leadership to stakeholders.
• You have experience with Agile development methodologies to plan technical activities and schedules by determining technical requirements, resources, and cost estimates.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 20, 2022 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.