Senior Software Developer- Backend with Python

CGI Njoyn; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Planning Program

Generous vacation days for permanent &

Job summary

CIHI is seeking a Senior Software Developer- Backend with Python to join our team. You’ll develop, operate, maintain and enhance information systems that support CIHI’s health data products and services, collaborating with business partners to deliver solutions that meet needs.

Responsibilities include design, coding, testing, deployment and end-user support; incident response on rotation; creating automated tests; and participating in change management and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Python-based backend systems.
• Experience delivering scalable backend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop information systems, including the full range of requirements, design, coding, testing, QA, implementation and documentation, plus day-to-day support.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand needs and deliver integrations and enhancements.
• On a rotation basis, handle incident troubleshooting and scheduled releases, optimizing these tasks for efficiency.
• Analyze deficiencies and change requests, overseeing timely production changes by the technical team if needed.
• Develop, modify and execute automated test plans to improve coverage and reduce effort.
• Ensure proper testing and sign-off as part of CIHI's QA process.
• Promote and implement applications following change management processes.
• Participate in planning, development and delivery of end-user training.

Skills

Python

Backend development

Job description

Senior Software Developer- Backend with Python

We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.

CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.

At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include

• Retirement Planning Program
• Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
• Work-life balance
• Learning and Professional Development Program
• Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts

Why is this role important?

The Senior Software Developer develops, operates, maintains, and enhances system solutions that support CIHI’s products and services. This role includes requirements and feasibility analysis, design, coding, testing, quality assurance, implementation, documentation, and day-to-day application maintenance and end-user support, while working closely with business partners to meet business needs.

What you'll do

1. Develop information systems, including the full range of requirements and feasibility analysis, design, coding, testing, quality assurance, implementation and documentation, as well as day-to-day application operation and end-user support.
2. Work closely with business partners, develop business processes knowledge and maintain ongoing contact, to ensure satisfaction by meeting their needs through information systems development, enhancements and integrations.
3. On a rotation mode, execute the operational tasks related to incident troubleshooting and correction and scheduled product releases, and work on optimizing and automating these tasks to reduce operational effort.
4. Analyze software deficiencies/problems and change requests, implementing the changes within the production systems. May be required to oversee and ensure timely implementation of the changes for the technical team.
5. Develop, modify and execute test plans, using automation to improve testing coverage and reduce effort.
6. Ensure the correct testing and sign-off procedures as part of CIHI's quality assurance review.
7. Ensure the promotion and implementation of applications in accordance with departmental change management processes.
8. Participate in the planning, development and delivery of end user training.

What you'll bring to the table

Additional Requirements

• Primary locations: Toronto or Ottawa.
• Must comply with all CIHI workplace policies, including privacy and confidentiality.
• Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.

At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses email to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated email address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive emails (i.e. testing and interview bookings).

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.