PBC Solutions is looking for Regular Fulltime Software Engineer (Information Management & Reporting)to join our growing team!About PBC Solutions:PBC Solutions has been recognized as one of British Columbias Top Employers for 2025!PBC Solutions Ltd. was created in 2022 as a wholly owned subsidiary of PBC Health Benefits Society (operating as Pacific Blue Cross) #1 health benefits provider in BC. Our mandate is to design transform and deliver the benefits and claims administration services offered by governments and other large organizations along with our consortium partners DXC Advanced Solutions NTT DATA and EY.
Since the spring of 2023 PBC Solutions administers and leads the transformation and digitization of Health Insurance BC Services (HIBC) on behalf of the BC Ministry of Health. HIBC Services administers medicallynecessary insured doctor and hospital services through the Medical Services Plan (MSP) and drug coverage through the PharmaCare and Fair PharmaCare programs. In the future the business will expand to additional public and private client work.
Position SummaryThe Software Engineer Information Management & Reporting (IM&R) is responsible for the development and delivery of scalable web applications in a continuous deployment environment.
This position is designated as a Grid Level 24 with a range of $92418 $105910 per year. This includes a Temporary Market Adjustment Adjustment (TMA) of 9.4.Primary Duties- Develops frontend (user interface) and backend (database) enterprise solutions on a variety of platforms using mobilefirst and testdriven design processes.
- Coordinates projects including providing direction to project teams preparing project initiation documents and determining business feasibility project plans schedules time frames and availability of resources.
- Conducts analysis design and implementation of applications to meet user requirements and design specifications.
- Participates in database development projects strategies and methods for complex data models providing input to design and implementation of data warehouse architecture.
- Provides input regarding the most appropriate development tools and database configurations for applications coordinating required product upgrades and enhancements.
- Designs codes updates and maintains ministry specific applications recommends and implements technology and configuration upgrades and conversions.
- Implements repeatable automated processes for building applications testing documenting and deploying at scales.
- Provides advice to managers and team members on alternatives and solutions product evaluation risk assessment of existing and future applications.
- Ensures client requirements and priorities are understood and met throughout the life cycle of the development project.
- Interprets client requirements and underlying infrastructure applications systems and processes and contributes to system design plan.
- Evaluates new technologies the feasibility of integration with existing systems and makes recommendations on the application of emerging solutions to business needs.
- Identifies systems problems and technology gaps and manages contractors hired to develop improvements and enhancements.
- Collaborates with other teams in and across the organizational agile environment to accomplish goals.
- Communicates technical concepts to a nontechnical audience to gain consensus on changes to requirements and specifications.
- Functions as subject matter expert on working groups and committees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience- Bachelors degree in a computer science related field and 2 years of related experience; OR
- Diploma in a computer science related field and 3 years related experience; OR
- Certificate or coursework in a computer science related field and 4 years related experience; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Related experience includes the following:- Experience as an Intermediate Stack Developer.
- Experience using a variety of modern development tools such as HTML CSS and JavaScript libraries relational and nonrelational databases.
- Experience with API development and integration and continuous development environments.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities- Knowledge in frontend and backend development.
- Knowledge of version control technologies such as subversion and Git and development in an open source environment.
- Knowledge of agile software development methodologies.
- Knowledge of relational and nonrelational databases.
- Analytical interpretative and problemsolving skills.
- Strong knowledge of Data Warehousing concepts including data modeling and reporting.
- Experience with Cloud Infrastructure (AWS and Azure) for scalable data storage processing and security.
- Proficiency in ETL Processes including data ingestion transformation and pipeline orchestration using tools like Informatica Apache NiFi or AWS Glue.
- Handson experience with DevOps Pipelines for CI/CD automation and deployment of data workflows using Jenkins GitLab CI/CD or Azure DevOps.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like OpenShift for data pipeline scalability and management.
Required Competencies- Solving problems creatively
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Continuous Development
- Innovation
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
Travel / Work Location: Travel / Work Location: PBC Solutions operates in Victoria and Vancouver with a hybrid work model. Candidates are preferably located in one of these locations to be able to attend occasional inperson meetings.
Whats in it for you
We offer a robust health & dental benefits plan with flexible options that will meet you and your familys needs. We also offer a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (PSPP) for all eligible employees as well as various generous paid leaves.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race ethnicity gender or gender identity sexual orientation religion ability education level parental status or socioeconomic status.
PBC Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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Does this opportunity resonate with you
Are you seeking a work environment that will challenge you provide stretch opportunities and support your success and growth Then youve found your ideal work environment Apply today please! Wed love to talk with you to explore this opportunity further with you.
Please note if selected for this opportunity you will be required to undergo a background check in accordance with PBC Solutions policies.
We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Please apply by April 11 2025 by 4:00 PM PST. An eligibility list may be established for this position.
How we work
Our Guiding Principles
Honesty We will be truthful. We will create a safe environment to communicate proactively openly and with respect. We will be transparent and genuine with our interests.
Integrity We will act consistently to do the right thing and ensure our words and actions align. Embracing opportunities and challenges we will live our shared values and vision.
Reciprocity We will strive for fair and balanced exchanges leveraging our unique strengths and resources recognizing this requires an ongoing give and take. We will win and lose as one.
Autonomy We respect and acknowledge the interests of each party. We trust each other to make decisions and act based on our diverse strengths to achieve our mutually desired outcomes.
Loyalty We will be bold brave and committed to our relationship. As partners we will advocate for one another celebrate our successes and have each others back through our challenges.
Equity We commit to a balanced partnership. We will make decisions and act based on a fair assessment of capabilities risks constraints and opportunities to achieve mutual success.
Our Intended Behaviours
Communication We actively communicate in a timely open respectful and responsive manner with the intent to gain understanding and find solutions.
Flexibility We will be agile adaptable and creative to enable responsive service delivery and embrace challenges and change with an openminded and positive attitude.
Perspective We seek to understand interests assumptions actions and diverse backgrounds by actively sharing and exploring all points of view.
Focus We will use our Shared Vision as our North Star to evaluate prioritize and deliver successful results.
Trust & Confidence We lead with trust. We consistently behave in ways that earn and inspire confidence by being credible reliable and transparent even when vulnerable.
Feedback No surprises. We will maintain a strong relationship through timely purposeful feedback in a safe respectful and collaborative environment.
Solutionoriented We see possibilities rather than limitations. We use our diverse capabilities to develop options to resolve our challenges.