JOB PROFILE
Position #NEW
TITLE: INTERMEDIATE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
CLASSIFICATION: INFORMATION SYSTEMS 24
MINISTRY: FINANCE
WORK UNIT: IT BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
SUPERVISOR TITLE: SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
SUPERVISOR POSITION #: 99684
JOB OVERVIEW
To design, develop, enhance and maintain applications of varying complexity, cost and business significance
entailing both short and long term projects which may involve assigning/monitoring work performed by other
programmer analysts.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Required:
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Designs, develops, tests and implements application solutions ensuring specific design, functional and
performance requirements are adhered to.
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Ensures that implementations of new and/or enhanced application functions are understood both by
users and other systems professionals.
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Designs, develops, implements and performs unit, integration, systems and performance tests.
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Documents business systems, procedural specifications and ongoing operational methods.
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Analyzes user requirements and participates in formal business and procedural analysis.
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Develops and presents proposals and designs to clients and other IS staff recommending
improvements to business processes through the use of technology.
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Provides training and assistance to other staff and end users.
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Provides support for the operation of systems by conducting diagnostic analyses to identify problems
and devising procedures to correct and implement solutions.
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Participates in the maintenance and compliance of software development standards and ensures that
all code adheres to the established standards.
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Assists in the integration of third party and COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) applications into ministry
infrastructure.
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Works with internal and external experts to design, implement and maintain data architectures.
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Researches industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovative solutions.
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Participates in relevant committees and working groups.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Degree, diploma or certificate in Computer Science or a related discipline plus relevant experience or
an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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Experience in structured and object orientated programming in a complex rules based environment.
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Experience writing and developing business cases, technical architectures/designs, and service designs.
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Knowledge of application development life cycle and methodologies and IT change management
processes and strategies.
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Knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques, and practices and business area
analysis concepts.
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Knowledge and experience in SQL T-SQL, Oracle PL*SQL, ASP, .NET, HTML, JavaScript, Source control
methodologies, Visual Studio IDE’s, C#, VB.
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Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a
criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security
screening checks as required by the ministry.
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All positions are expected to provide coverage for other positions in branch as required.
Competencies:
Holding People Accountable involves setting high standards of performance and holding team members,
other government jurisdictions, outside contractors, industry agencies, etc., accountable for results and
actions.
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Takes Effective Action on Performance Addresses performance problems in a timely way by assessing
performance against standards and acting in a way to improve performance. Provides recognition and
reward for work well done.
Innovation indicates an effort to improve performance by doing or promoting new things, such as introducing
a previously unknown or untried solution or procedure to the specific area or organization.
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Takes Action New to Job or Area Impacts job efficiency and objectives by doing something new and
different within the area but not necessarily new to the work unit/organization. Takes established
practice or idea used elsewhere with successful results and adapts it in a new way to meet the current
situation.
Partners with Stakeholders is the desire to work co-operatively with all stakeholders to meet mutual goals. It
involves an awareness that a relationship based on trust is the foundation for success in delivering results.
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Provides a Broad Perspective Discusses changes or opportunities in the wider environment which may
affect or benefit stakeholders. Works with a long term perspective and may trade off immediate costs
for the sake of the partnership.
Planning, Organizing and Coordinating involves proactively planning, establishing priorities and allocating
resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It also involves
monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization's mandate.
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Develops and Implements Plans for Complex Projects Develops operational plans and provides
contingencies. Establishes measures to assess progress against the plan. Adjusts the plan appropriately
and takes initiative to follow through rather than wait for problems to arise. Recognizes problems,
takes corrective/preventive action and keeps people informed of plans, progress, and decisions.