Application Analyst – Intermediate

Swim Recruiting; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Application Analysts are sought to support BRK program applications in Edmonton, performing requirements gathering, coding in C#/.NET, and database design with SQL Server. The role blends implementation work with ongoing support, maintenance and enhancements.

You will collaborate with technology delivery teams and business stakeholders, translating requirements into technical designs, code, and tested releases for an on-site/hybrid Edmonton environment.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and years of related experience as stated.
• Experience with .NET, Visual Studio and SQL Server in enterprise IT.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle and with end-users.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements and develop application code.
• Design databases and test, improve systems.
• Provide implementation, maintenance and enhancements.
• Work with business users and IT teams to deliver reliable changes.

Skills

C#/.NET

SQL Server

Visual Studio

Database design

SDLC

End-user collaboration

Education

University degree in CS/CE/IT or related

2-year diploma in the discipline

1-year certificate in the discipline

Active professional certification in related discipline

Job description

Contract opportunity for an experienced Application Analyst supporting C#/.NET development, systems analysis and SQL Server delivery for a public-sector organization in Edmonton.

• Hybrid: anticipated three days per week onsite in Edmonton.
• All work must be performed within Alberta.
• Full-time: 36.25 hours per week, 7.25 hours per day.

What & Why

Our client is seeking Application Analysts to support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of applications for the Bitumen Royalty in Kind (BRIK) program. You will gather requirements, develop application code, design databases and work with business subject matter experts to test and improve systems. The assignment combines implementation work with application support, maintenance and enhancements.

Who

You will collaborate with Technology and Innovation delivery teams and Energy and Minerals business stakeholders supporting Oil Sands Operations.

Your work will connect business requirements with technical designs, application code, databases, testing and controlled releases.

You

You bring hands‑on C#/.NET development experience using Visual Studio, together with SQL Server database design and implementation skills. You can investigate business needs, explain technical options and produce clear documentation. You are comfortable working directly with end-users, troubleshooting application issues and collaborating with developers to deliver reliable changes.

Critical Experience Requirements

You must meet one of the following combinations:

• University graduation in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline, plus four years of related experience.
• A two-year diploma in one of those disciplines, plus six years of related experience.
• A one-year certificate in one of those disciplines, plus seven years of related experience.
• A current, active professional certification or accreditation in a related discipline from a recognized issuing body, plus seven years of related experience.

You must also demonstrate at least five years in each of the following:

• Working as an Application Developer in a large enterprise IT environment using .NET, Microsoft Visual Studio and source-control tools.
• Software development across the full software development lifecycle.
• Working with SQL Server, Management Studio, stored procedures, data modelling and reporting services.
• Hands‑on development using C# and Visual Studio.
• Working directly with end-users to confirm requirements, support testing and maintain documentation.

The education/experience pathway and the five-year technical requirements must both be satisfied.

Nice to Have

• Three years analyzing, developing and integrating complex IT systems involving multiple data sources, web services and legacy solutions.
• Three years working with Agile methodology.
• Three years using GitHub.
• Three years working with unit testing and test-driven development tools.
• Knowledge of or experience with Oil Sands Regulations is an additional preference.

Compensation

Hourly contract compensation will be discussed based on experience, engagement structure and alignment with the client’s requirements.