Software Architect / Developer

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THE BEST IN THE WEST.

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is looking for a Software Architect / Developer extraordinaire to join our team. If you are motivated and want to make a difference, show us what you've got!

Work environment

WD makes strategic investments to grow the Canadian economy with a focus on business development, innovation and community development. WD is thrilled to have placed 2nd overall in the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey as best PS Organizations to work for and just last week was recognized as being one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers! How awesome is that?

We are looking for people who think independently, work creatively and play well with others. As a Software Architect / Developer, you will be challenged to connect with people, build relationships, and develop creative approaches to addressing unique opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to lead a team of programmers and analysts. If you want to be part of a great organization that gets things done for Western Canadians, you NEED to apply to work here!

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion of an acceptable two-year, post-secondary education program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.
NOTE: Indeterminate incumbents of CS positions on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education described above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience providing advice to internal project teams and work units on technical solutions and standards to adapt and support the design, development, testing, implementation, integration, maintenance and support of IT applications.

Experience developing, testing and maintaining Microsoft ASP.Net and/or Microsoft Dynamic CRM *

Experience analyzing business/client requirements, providing advice, options and/or recommendations.

Experience using an AGILE software development life cycle.

Experience with SQL Server and Oracle in a software development environment. *

* Minimum four years is required for this experience factor.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Certification(s) in any of the following:
 I.S.P
 MSC (Microsoft Certified. Any)
 Oracle and/or SQL

Experience with Team Foundation Server.
Experience with Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
Experience with SharePoint Programming.
Experience with Content Server 2010 or 2016.
Experience with GX.
Experience with classic ASP.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of how to architect Microsoft Dynamic CRM environment.
Knowledge of development practiced Microsoft Dynamic CRM / XRM.
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle Application Server.
Knowledge of computer systems programming techniques, methods and practices.

Communication – Oral and Written
Team Leadership
Architecture
Creative Thinking
Application Development / Support & Maintenance
IT project management

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and able to work overtime on short notice with appropriate compensation from time to time.

Willingness and able to travel outside of the Edmonton area for periods up to 5 days.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position and a pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff future vacancies with various tenures. We are willing to share the pool of candidates with our federal public service partners who have similar needs.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.