Programmer Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

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

Work environment

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.

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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

ED1: A diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, from an educational program, of at least two years in computer science, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed

Degree equivalency

EX1: Significant* experience developing applications with one of the following programming languages: Java, C/C++, C#, Objective C, and Python

EX2: Experience with relational databases and Structured Query Language (SQL)

EX3: Experience working with in one of the following: Web application development, mobile application development, micro-service development or cloud based solution development

EX4: Experience in HTML/CSS and JavaScript

*Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately one year.

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

AED1: Graduation with a degree (a bachelors or higher level) from a recognized post-secondary educational program with a specialization in computer science or similar technical field of study

AED2: Masters degree from a recognized post-secondary educational program with a specialization in computer science or similar technical field of study

Degree equivalency

AEX1: Experience designing solutions using Micro-services

AEX2: Experience designing solutions using Open source software

AEX3: Experience designing cloud-based solution using cloud platform such as AWS or Azure

AEX4: Experience with version control and automated build tools

AEX5: Experience writing unit tests

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

English essential
(Unilingual English)

Information on language requirements

AB1: Ability to plan and organize
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
AB3: Ability to communicate effectively orally

K1: Knowledge of the latest trends in IM/IT
K2: Knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP)
K3: Knowledge of software development best practices such as data structure, and algorithm
K4: Knowledge of structured query language (SQL)
K5: Knowledge of Agile philosophy and SCRUM methodology

PS1: Analytical Thinking
PS2: Client Focus
PS3: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS4: Innovative Thinking
PS5: Teamwork

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

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

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.