Job Description

Apply By: Friday, July 25, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Lead Systems Developer Tester

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Job ID:

231600

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Division:

GovTechON - Health Services I&IT Cluster, Drugs & Assistive Devices I&IT Solutions

City:

Kingston, Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary contract/assignment up to 12 months with possible extension

Job code:

17158 - Systems Officer 4

Salary:

$1,512.75 - $1,933.38 Per week
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Lead the Future of Digital Solutions in Public Service!

Bring your deep technical expertise and leadership experience to a role where your work directly supports the delivery of essential services to Ontarians. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, mentor technical teams, and help shape the future of digital service delivery in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

About Us

The Health Services I&IT Cluster provides information management and information technology solutions that support the business requirements of the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurementand its agents. The Cluster enables the Ontario government's I&IT Strategy and plays a leadership role in major business transformation initiatives and infrastructure projects. The Cluster is working to promote the evolution toward a common IT infrastructure for government.

Note:

Flexible work arrangements including telework (remote work) and compressed work week may be considered.

About the job

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As a Lead Systems Developer Tester with the Health Services I&IT Clusters Drugs and Assistive Devices I&IT Solutions Branch, you'll be at the forefront of designing, developing, and testing complex, integrated IT solutions that respond to evolving legislative and business needs.



In this role, you can expect to do the following:

Provide leadership in the design, development, testing, and implementation of complex IT solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical standards. Analyze business requirements and collaborate with architects to deliver scalable, integrated applications using modern tools and methodologies. Oversee programming and testing activities, including code reviews, automated/manual testing, and quality assurance documentation. Provide technical leadership and mentorship, supporting Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management practices across Agile, Waterfall, and UPM frameworks. Support implementation and maintenance of business applications, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system stability across environments. Contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating vendor solutions, enhancing tools and standards, and participating in on-call support as needed. Champion the adoption of Agile methodologies and help teams transition to iterative, value-driven delivery models. Support DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code. Help to foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and rapid feedback loops across cross-functional teams. Apply knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Openshift) to design and implement secure, scalable solutions. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native and hybrid applications. Support the migration and modernization of legacy systems to cloud environments. Ensure compliance with cloud governance, security, and performance best practices.

What you bring to the team

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Technical Knowledge and Skills:

You have:

knowledge of the client/server, n-tier, Internet/Intranet and cloud applications and development software knowledge of I&IT technology (such as software, data, applications, middleware, security), tools, techniques and methods (systems analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, installation, operations, capacity planning, performance management) to support processes and solutions knowledge for all phases of design and development on Client/Server, intranet and n-tier applications including representative programming languages and tools (including Java, DataPower) demonstrated experience/knowledge of various industry standard development and relational database management systems databases such as Java, JEE, Web Services, Angular, JSON/XML, and Oracle/DB2 knowledge of containerization, Kubernetes and the Azure cloud platform knowledge of relational database technologies, retrieval packages using SQL and other query languages proven knowledge of various SDLC methodologies (such as DevOps, Agile, CI/CD, Rapid Application Development, Waterfall and Iterative) and other techniques (such as Service-Oriented Architecture, Software as a Service and other architecture and design patterns) the ability to work closely with business stakeholders, cloud engineers, and DevOps teams to ensure project and product outcomes are technically sound, secure, and scalable knowledge of product and platform methodology and have experience working in teams with a strong understanding of product management
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

You have:

the ability to design, develop and/or oversee development of complete system design documentation, implement enhanced systems and recommend changes to existing applications the ability to review project plans and design proposed solutions for reviews, and oversee the development of programs, systems, user and operational documentation interpersonal, consulting, conflict resolution, team building and client relationship management skills to discuss stakeholder I&IT program/service delivery needs, requirements, goals/objectives and priorities
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Analytical and Research Skills:

You can:

assess business requirements to design and develop I&IT solutions that are cost-effective and improve program/service delivery determine all appropriate technical requirements, resources, and cost estimates for developing business solutions/applications or significant components from a development lead perspective, research, plan, analyze, and examine current and alternative technologies and solutions to ensure that ongoing technical, operational, and service requirements are identified schedule, monitor, and evaluate development work make timely, appropriately researched, evaluated, and innovative system recommendations
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Leadership and Project Management Skills:

You can:

lead small to medium sized teams and develop/maintain project plans, schedules, cost and resource estimates, and staff requirements develop and recommend approval to implement HSC developed business solutions that meet quality standards; train/support business clients and support staff after implementation of new/modified solutions
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Other Essential Knowledge:

You have:

the ability to understand and interpret client business environment and legislation such as Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) the ability to acquire knowledge of I&IT procurement practices, standards, policies and directives

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

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The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:



a career that can grow across ministries and job functions. flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs. many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups. comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs base salary that aligns to market trends with scheduled salary progression tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more. a modern, friendly, and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Friday, July 25, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 5700 Yonge St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 49 Place D'Armes, Kingston, East Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Information Technology

Posted on:

Friday, July 11, 2025

Note:

T-MG-231600/25

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

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Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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