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SENIOR DEVELOPER
Organization:
Ministry of Government Services
Division:
ServiceOntario - IT Business Solutions Branch
Language of Position(s):
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 ServiceOntario's Business Solutions Branch where you will lead teams in the development, implementation and maintenance of cost effective information technology solutions and services.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• Provide group leadership in the technical design, development, implementation and support of complex technical solutions and applications
• Provide leadership in completing research activities to establish technology direction, strategy and standards
• Develop technology performance standards, evaluate or develop new utility routines and provide practical technological input to innovative applications design and development approaches
• Recommend technical system development solutions which meet client needs and promote overall Cluster IT strategies and objectives
• Act as a resource in the resolution of technical problems
How do I qualify?
Technical Skills
• You have advanced knowledge of theory and principles of systems design, configuration, integration and development, IT security, programming concepts and languages (including ESRI ArcGIS, Rolta OnPoint, Oracle 10g, Python scripting, Dynamics CRM within the Microsoft .NET framework and Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Service), and related methods, techniques, practices and standards
• You have advanced knowledge of database design and 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
Other Technical Skills
• You have knowledge of the Cluster technology platforms, system technologies (such as operating systems, custom application development software, packaged applications, Cluster standards, client configured applications, networks)
• 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 knowledge of project planning methodology, release management best practices, clients' business, processes, and requirements to recommend systems development solutions
• 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 have strong analytical skills to 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 identify, design, develop, test and implement system solutions
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 process
• You have the ability to communicate and explain alternate system development solutions to clients
• You have strong written communication skills to prepare business cases, Request for Proposals, contracts and various project reports
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Information Technology
Posted on:
Thursday, August 22, 2013
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 Friday, September 6, 2013 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.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
