Job Description

What makes us a different kind of employer?

As a national health solutions partner, Medavie is committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians - and in our digital-first culture, technology is key to providing the products, services and solutions that increase access to care and improve health outcomes.

Our technology team is the backbone of our organization with over 500 employees and growing. We are constantly creating, testing, and learning to enable personalized, digital experiences in all we do.

When you join us, you\'ll be part of an in-house, innovation led team focused on cutting edge digital health solutions that help provide the best care possible, when and where it\'s needed.

Job Title: Software Architect
Department: Information Services - Technology
Competition: 85126
Internal/External: Both
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, New Foundland, PEI, Ontario - Remote
Salary: Competitive Compensation + Benefits
Reports To: Team Leader

What you need to succeed as an Operational Data Solutions Architect

• Minimum of 7+ years progressive experience doing design and development work
• Our ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience with Oracle databases including database administration, database monitoring and troubleshooting query performance, query optimization, etc.
• Experience with Oracle Exadata infrastructure an asset
• Experience in DevOps practices
• Exceptional technical skills crossing a broad range of applied technology
• Experience with PL/SQL
• Experience with monitoring tools such as App Dynamics and OEM is an asset
• Customer oriented and focused on delivering high value innovative solutions.
• A problem-solving mindset and decision making skills, leading the recommendations to implement appropriate improvements
• Strong collaboration skills demonstrated through the ability to work effectively with non-technical stakeholders as well as technical teams such as business, DBAs, quality control analysts and security experts, as examples
• Lead, mentor, and guide less experienced team member in best practices

Work Status: Due to Security Clearance requirement, we need candidate to be in Canada from at least 5 years and their status should be Permanent Resident or Citizen now.

What we offer:

• Permanent full-time position with opportunity to grow in a well-established organization
• Flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work-life balance
• Remote and hybrid work options
• Comprehensive health, vision and dental plan that is 100% employer paid effective on your first day
• 100% employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Annual Incentive Bonus which recognizes your contribution to our success.
• In addition to paid vacation, we offer a gifted week of vacation in your first year and an optional Vacation Purchase Program.
• An organization where we encourage personal learning and growth with opportunities for career development and advancement
• Providing wellness benefits, health resources and fitness center discounts

What we\'re looking for:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to write for a technical audience
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently produce results within timelines
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships team members and others
• A highly motivated and dynamic professional
• A problem-solving mindset and ability to translate business requirements into secure and scalable code
• A friendly willingness to collaborate and play nice with others
• Someone with a love for project-based work and staying on top of your technical game
• Open-minded and willing to adapt to existing development standards and structure
• Ability to work independently in a rapidly evolving environment

Nice to have (but not necessary):

• Quality control
• Operational excellence
• Feature driven development
• Agile project management
• Secure coding practices
• Experience with cloud (AWS)
• Mentoring other developers (as required)

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Medavie Blue Cross strives to foster a culture where everyone is enabled to achieve their full potential - a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) where we live our values every day in the way we treat each other, our members and the communities we serve. Accessibility is a top priority.

For applicants with disabilities, we provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Medavie Blue Cross Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Medavie Blue Cross