Job Description

Competition # : 36696

Department: Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services

Location:

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 10/4/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The is a team within government and we are putting people first. We are called a "digital" service for a reason - because we are helping government work the way that people expect things to work these days.

Our team is large, diverse, and passionate about making a difference in peoples' lives. We believe in user-centered iterative service design, and practice . Working at the NSDS means you will be a part of a team whose work makes a difference through designing, continuously improving and delivering the programs and services people need, alongside caring, compassionate, highly-skilled people.

At the NSDS, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate a supportive culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging!

The people who use government programs and services come from all walks of life. It is important that the NSDS reflects the people that we serve - so we can deliver better, and more accessible, and inclusive public services. We work hard to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive.

About Our Opportunity

As a Software Developer (Computer Services Officer 3), you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working alongside Product Managers, Senior Software Developers, Service Designers, User Researchers and development operations. Software Developers are responsible for taking user research and designs and turning them into real, usable prototypes and services in code. As the Software Developer, you will participate in the code design and development of new digital products and services. You will also be responsible for the on-going success and continuous improvement of one or more digital products.

Primary Accountabilities

• Making working software;
• Understanding user needs and designing services that meet them;
• Designing user-centered interfaces and transaction flows;
• Writing clean, secure code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse;
• Operating the services they build and identifying issues in production;
• Continuously improving code in response to known defects and emerging user needs;
• Creating and rapidly iterating prototypes to help the wider team learn about user needs for different scenarios or tasks;
• Working with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to turn concepts into user-centered services, and to help promote best practice;
• Contributing to designing interaction patterns and standards, looking for common features across services;

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you hold a bachelor's degree in information technology plus three (3) years related experience; or graduation from a recognized Information Technology Program plus three (3) years and six (6) months related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.

We use many technologies. Skills and experience in of any of the following will be considered:

• .NET Technologies, including C#, ASP.NET MVC, Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Entity Framework, LINQ, ASP.NET Web Forms, Microsoft SQL Server
• Java technologies, including Java, J2EE, Java Server Faces (JSF), Java Persistence API (JPA), and Junit
• Python technologies and frameworks
• Web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, ReactJS
• Interface technologies, including SOAP, XML, JSON, and RESTful API
• Drupal Framework
• Database scripting languages (SQL, PL/SQL)

Additional Skills, Training and Work Experience

In addition, as the successful candidate, you have the following skills, training and work experience:

• Ability and skills to analyze, design, develop, maintain, document, test and support custom-built and commercial applications and integrations
• Proven proficiency and track record in application development;
• Full life cycle development experience within an enterprise environment;
• Solid understanding of mobile first and responsive UI/UX design principles.
• Experience with object-oriented design patterns and principles;
• Experience with databases like SQL/SQLite, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle;
• Good understanding of webservices, microservices, APIs and REST architectures;
• Experience working with Agile development methodologies and tools such as JIRA and GitLab;
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and technologies;
• Demonstrate a high degree of analytical and logical problem-solving capabilities;
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills (written and verbal);
• Able to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team;
• Effective time management skills and ability to balance multiple priorities, under tight deadlines;
• Able to work remotely using tools like Microsoft 365, Teams, Skype, Zoom, etc.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalencies

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Additional Information

Please note this is a Term opportunity with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2024.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 14

Salary Range: $2,563.74 - $3,121.84 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.