Programmer Analyst / User Experience (UX) Designer

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PROGRAMMER ANALYST (STREAM 1)
WHY WORK WITH US?
We are a small team looking for programmer analysts to join a group that uses the Agile approach to developing innovative software. We work for a small department with a big impact, where you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills.

ABOUT THE JOB:
In a nutshell, as a programmer analyst at the Public Service Commission, you will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software. You will be encouraged to innovate and propose improvements to new and existing solutions and you will be responsible for promoting and adhering to the Agile and 12 Factor App methodologies. You will collaborate with other designers and developers and continuously learn.

You will work on things such as:
• participating in the development of the Government of Canada recruitment solution (www.canada.ca/government-jobs), including assessment tools
• writing Java code following the 12 Factor App methodology
• using TDD to write well-tested code
• fixing simple bugs and solving more complex problems
• implementing a software development PaaS proof of concept
• investigating the use of Open Source Software (OSS) to replace legacy solutions
• participating on the continuous improvement of the Agile SDLC

USER EXPERIENCE (UX) DESIGNER (STREAM 2)
As a user experience (UX) designer, your role at the PSC will be to understand the business goals and user behaviours. You will conduct user-centric design, research, build evolving prototypes and be part of multidisciplinary team. You will be a key liaison between the client, functional requirements, business needs and the IT team.

Work environment

The PSC is located in a brand new building at 22 Eddy Street, in the heart of downtown Gatineau. Our location is easily accessible and is located near Terrasses de la Chaudière and just a few kilometers away from downtown Ottawa. Our facilities meet the new 2.0 office concept and are WI-FI ready throughout the building. Our employees also have access to showers, changing rooms and reserved spaces for bicycles, which is ideal for those wishing to travel to work by bike, running or walking while using the nearby bike paths. Moreover, the PSC offers active workstations, which enables our employees to work while walking on treadmill or pedaling on stationary bike.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions on an indeterminate or term basis with various linguistic profiles within the Public Service Commission.

IMPORTANT: This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration. By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education
• A diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, from an educational program, of at least 2 years in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE STREAM 1: Programmer Analyst
• 1 year of working experience developping applications with one of the following programming languages: Java, C/C++, C#, Objective C, and Python

• Experience with relational databases and Structured Query Language (SQL)

• Experience working with in one of the following: Web application development, mobile application development, micro-service development or cloud based solution development

• Experience in HTML/CSS and JavaScript

EXPERIENCE STREAM 2: User Experience (UX) Designer
• Experience conducting user research and presenting findings

• Experience eliciting requirements from stakeholders, including end-users

• Experience validating designs or solutions with end-users

• 1 year of work experience in web application development or mobile application development

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

Education
• Graduation with a degree (a baccalaureate or higher level) from a recognized post-secondary educational program with a specialization in computer science or similar technical field of study

• Master degree from a recognized post-secondary educational program with a specialization in computer science or similar technical field of study

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience developing and maintaining design documentation, such as style guides, pattern libraries, code standards, best practices, and guidelines

• Experience designing user interfaces for websites or applications

• Experience evaluating the accessibility of user interfaces or content, or designing accessible user interfaces or content

• Experience with Agile or Lean methodologies

• Experience managing projects or components of projects

• Experience designing solutions using Micro-services

• Experience designing solutions using Open source software

• Experience designing cloud-based solution using cloud platform such as AWS or Azure

• Experience with version control and automated build tools

• Experience writing unit tests

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

Various language requirements
Programmer Analyst (stream 1)
• Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)
• English or French Essential

User Experience (UX) Designer (stream 2)
• Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge Stream 1: Programmer Analyst
• Knowledge of the latest trends in IM/IT
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP)
• Knowledge of software development best practices such as data structure, and algorithm
• Knowledge of structured query language (SQL)
• Knowledge of Agile philosophy and SCRUM methodology

Knowledge Stream 2: User Experience (UX) Designer
• Knowledge of user research methodologies
• Knowledge of designing user-focused solutions
• Knowledge of user-centered design practices and principles

Abilities
• Ability to analyze client requirements and identify solutions to meet those requirements
• Ability to plan and organize
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal Suitability
• Analytical Thinking
• Client Focus
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Innovative Thinking
• Teamwork

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Knowledge
• Knowledge of Government of Canada digital standards, architecture standards, and policies related to communications and Web
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 or other accessibility standards

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - The initial position to be staffed requires a reliability level. In the event of subsequent appointments, some positions may require a secret security level.

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

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.