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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailAbout the BCLDB:
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and nonmedical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.
The LDB is committed to governments goals of making life better for people in B.C. improving services and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care education and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.
LDBs Information Technology (IT) team consists of 7 competency areas: Customer Experience Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) Information Security Enterprise Architecture Software Services Data Services and IT Program Governance. Currently 4 divisions managed by IT Directors collectively are responsible for all of the 7 competency areas to deliver the IT mandate of supporting LDBs corporate and business operations and enabling future needs and initiatives.
At present the IT team consists of more than 260 fulltime employees and includes a sourcing strategy to leverage external expertise to ensure the integrated IT team continues to deliver LDBs strategic initiatives timely and in high quality.
IT department of the LDB is responsible for the entire computing infrastructure for all of the 230 BC Liquor Stores BC Cannabis Stores as well as LDBs head office in Burnaby and 4 Warehouse/Distribution Centres including Delta Kamloops Richmond and Victoria. IT department also manages three data centres located in Burnaby Delta and Kamloops.
About this role:
The Senior Developer provides analytical and programming support to the LDB for the design development maintenance and enhancement of corporate wholesale and retail business applications as well as complex enterprise integration solutions. This position requires extensive experience in software development lifecycle with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). Maintains and develops existing applications in various programming languages such as Java .NET PL/SQL DELPHI Oracle Reporting.
Applications vary in complexity cost and business significance entailing both short and long term projects. Projects may be either of a selfcontained nature or ones which require assigning/coordinating/supervising work performed by other assigned Developers to support business information objectives in a multiproduct multioutlet high volume retail wholesale or corporate organization. The Senior Developers lead the development of systems and changes/enhancements through the various phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC). This position is leading or participating in the design development testing and implementation of assigned projects or work requests. The Senior Developers work with senior technical staff to ensure DA and DBA requirements are satisfied. This position also works with other Developers to ensure development and standards are maintained and required documents configurations and code are delivered as necessary.
The core business hours of IT are currently 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday and we are expanding those hours to better support the business and projects. The expectation is that the Senior Developer resources will be available to work core hours and with two weeks notice cover expanded shifts during implementation rollouts and stabilization periods. Those hours will be based on the implementation requirements available maintenance windows and any other exceptions deemed necessary by the project.
There is one 1 permanent vacancy and one 1 temporary vacancy.
For complete details about this opportunity including accountabilities please refer to the attached job description also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.
An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.
A criminal record check is required.
Position requirements:
Education and Experience:
A degree or diploma in information technology computer science or related field with a minimum of three 3 years of recent related experience*.
OR
A combination of training and experience may be considered i.e. five 5 years of recent related experience* with the formal coursework and/or certifications in information technology computer science or related field.
*Recent related experience must have occurred within the last eight 8 years and must include the following:
Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following:
Application instructions:
To be considered for this position your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge skills abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:
For specific positionrelated enquiries please contact Evelyn Chen HR Advisor at .
Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit theYour Job Applicationpage of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining aCareer Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying visit theTechnical Assistancepage of MyHR.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
Working for the BC Public Service:
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This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements such as a hybrid work combination of inoffice and workfromhome following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full Time