Senior Developer

Powerappsportals; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Sick leave provide

Personal days

Training and development

Employee and family assistance

Job summary

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is seeking a Senior Developer to join the Information Services Branch and shape the future of parliamentary technology. You will collaborate with developers, business analysts and solution architects to deliver robust applications, modern web platforms and integrated solutions across devices.

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Solutions, you will drive full software lifecycle activities, from design and development to testing and deployment, while upholding

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in information technology, computer science or related field.
• 5 years' experience developing business applications and other information systems.
• Ability to innovate and apply new technical methods and technologies.
• Familiarity with project management, Agile/Scrum and DevOps.
• Excellent interpersonal and consulting ability, including written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Assembly systems, including public website and large custom-built business applications.
• Work with Microsoft PowerPlatform, Azure, React, Node, PHP and Drupal in diverse tech stack.
• Participate on scrum teams using Microsoft DevOps.
• Write code, configure software, and customize solutions to meet business needs; identify improvements and make recommendations.
• Analyze business processes and workflows with business analysts and stakeholders.
• Design technical solutions with accessibility, cybersecurity, efficiency and scalability in mind.

Skills

PowerPlatform

Azure

React

Node.js

PHP

Drupal

Agile/Scrum

DevOps

Communication

Education

University degree in IT

Job description

• Division: Information and Technology Services

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey to shape the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly, with innovation and excellence in parliamentary operations? At the Office of the Assembly, we're not just supporting Parliament; we’re a dynamic team dedicated to driving change and making an impact every day.

At the heart of our mission is to provide non-partisan administrative and procedural services to all MPPs, along with operational support for the daily activities of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Our success is intricately tied to the strength and diversity of our staff, as we champion our core values: integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and excellence.

Looking for a rewarding career where you can share your expertise in a Senior Developer capacity? Seize this opportunity to embody our organizational values within our Information Services Branch. As a valued member of our team, reporting directly to the Manager, Digital Solutions, you will collaborate closely with a dynamic group of developers, business analysts, and solution architects.

This is an existing vacancy.

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What You’ll Do

You’ll act with integrity to:

• Develop and support Assembly systems, which include our public website and several large custom-built business applications.
• Work on a diverse set of technology including Microsoft PowerPlatform, Azure, React, Node, PHP, and Drupal.
• Participate on scrum teams using Microsoft DevOps.
• Engage in the full software development lifecycle by:
  • Writing code, configuring software, and customizing solutions to meet business needs.
  • Identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations.
  • Analyzing and reviewing business processes and workflow provided by business analysts.
  • Understanding business requirements in conjunction with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Designing technical solutions while considering standards like accessibility, cybersecurity, efficiency, scalability, and use on a variety of different devices.
  • Reviewing software tests, reviewing results of testing and coordinating follow-up.
  • Planning and releasing solutions.
  • Conducting data transformation and migrations.
  • Delivering basic training and user documentation.
  • Providing advanced support to end users.
  • Maintaining our systems and creating or updating system documentation.

You’ll support our collaboration as you:

• Develop strategic partnerships with Assembly clients.
• Partner with other technologists and designers.
• Engage directly with clients, project stakeholders, management, and executives.
• Work with vendors to troubleshooting technical issues.
• Provide project status updates, ensuring integration of initiatives at a technical level.

How You Qualify

You demonstrate excellence through your:

• University degree or equivalent in information technology, computer science or related field.
• 5 years' experience developing business applications and other information systems.
• Ability to innovate and apply new technical methods and technologies.
• Familiarity with project management, Agile/Scrum and DevOps.
• Excellent interpersonal and consulting ability, including written and verbal communication skills.

Here’s what awaits you:

• A team of dedicated professionals.
• A comprehensive benefit and pension package including a comprehensive short term sickness plan and personal days.
• Support for your career through training and development.
• Access to an employee and family assistance program.

Join us in shaping the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly. Your journey starts here!

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who champions diversity and inclusion. We foster an environment where unique perspectives are valued, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you need accommodations during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail] .

While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment with the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.