Opportunities Senior ApplicationsSystems Analyst (Computer Services Officer 3)

About Us

AtCSDS we prioritize peopleboth within our team and in the communities we serve. Our mission is to redefine how Nova Scotians engage with government by creating accessible reliable digital solutions centered around user needs.

In todays tech-driven world CSDS empowers government departments with essential digital solutions to meet Nova Scotians expectations. As a trusted partner across government we enable departments to fulfill their mandates with secure user-friendly services. From healthcare and education to public safety we collaborate to transform how services are designed and delivered.

We dont just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes. Our agile data-driven approach ensures that digital services are both efficient and adaptable to Nova Scotias evolving needs.

Joining CSDS means contributing to work that makes a real difference. From providing vital tech support to healthcare professionals to strengthening cybersecurity and developing scalable digital platforms youll play a key role in building a more inclusive responsive government for Nova Scotians.

Together were setting new standards for digital public service delivering resilient solutions that meet todays needsand anticipate tomorrows challenges.

About The Role

You will join our Application Development and Production Support (ADPS) team which provides end-to-end application development and production support services to partner departments and agencies across diverse business domains.

As a Computer Services Officer 3 (Senior Application Developer/Analyst) you are a critical member of our team responsible for designing developing testing deploying and maintaining business applications across multiple domains for client departments and agencies. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure solutionswhether custom-built or commercial off-the-shelfmeet client needs and deliver real business value. This role provides technical leadership throughout the Software/System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) ensuring that all applications are reliable secure and aligned with government IT standards methodologies and best practices.

Primary Accountabilities

• Provide day-to-day production and project support for business applications following incident management workflows and support models.
• Analyze business needs and translate requirements into technical documentation and efficient solutions.
• Design practical effective and secure custom applications to address business challenges.
• Contribute to the development of business applications architectures and reusable standardized APIs frameworks libraries and microservices.
• Design data models write SQL scripts following internal database guidelines perform data migration/conversion and provide data extracts as required.
• Implement change requests to existing systems on an ongoing basis.
• Support projects by conducting feasibility studies for proposed commercial solutions assessing their alignment with business requirements and compliance with government IT standards.
• Liaise among business units corporate technology hosting teams and vendors to resolve IT-related issues as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering or a related field with at least three years of experience in application development and production support.
• Proven proficiency and track record in application development with the ability to analyze design develop maintain document test and support both custom-built and commercial applications and integrations.
• Full life cycle development experience with object-oriented programming and design patterns and principles including experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Visual Studio and GitLab.
• Proficient in Framework C# HTML CSS and JavaScript.
• Experienced with frameworks and libraries such as Bootstrap jQuery Blazor MVC architectures web services/microservices APIs and REST architectures.
• Knowledgeable in database design and information/data security with experience in Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and emerging technologies.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates high analytical and logical problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English both written and verbal.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.

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.

Valued Assets

• Good understanding of MS Windows Server management and configuration RDS/VDI Proxy/Reverse Proxy/Load Balancer concepts and technologies.
• Experienced with WPF technologies.
• Skilled in Angular framework development and programming.
• Familiar with DevOps practices and OpenShift-based CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and integration.
• Understanding of project management and change management methodologies.
  
  

Equivalency

• Included but not limited to graduate from a recognized Information Technology program plus 3 years and 6 months of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education. Applicants claiming equivalencies must clearly demonstrate them 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 aDefined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

You will be expected to work in the office approximately two days per week; however this arrangement may be adjusted as required to meet operational needs. Travel throughout the province may be required periodically. Standard business hours are 08:00 to 16:30.

Additional 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 or will result in the termination of your employment.

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