Senior Developer Application Architect IMITS

The PHSA IMITS Web Solutions team plays an important role in building solutions and supporting systems used by the Health Authorities of BC. The systems include: Intranets, Internet Web Sites, a provincial Learning Management System, SharePoint Team Sites for internal collaboration, management of Internet domains, SSL certificates and developing custom web applications, workflows & forms. Many of these systems are needed by our health care providers to deliver care. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and play a key role in both developing and evolving the services provided by the Web Solutions team. You bring broad industry knowledge and experience and a passion for working in a complex systems and technology diverse environment to the position.

In this role, you will: 

• Lead the support of existing Information Management Information Technology Services (IMITS) systems.
• Lead the development of new IMITS systems.
• Translate business needs into requirements.
• Prepare white papers, project plans, and product roadmaps.
• Oversee product assessments, define and implement standards, perform security reviews, and provide the framework for systems development.

As our successful candidate, you will:

• Design the application environment architecture, including business and clinical systems and database environments. Research, analyze, review products, identify technical specifications, write technical whitepapers and business cases, and make recommendations.
• Carry out quality assurance testing and user acceptance testing.
• Guide new system and new application acquisition, implementation and standards. Lead the development of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies and activities for all application environments. Ensure these processes are maintained and followed in an emergency.
• Provide system administration and troubleshoot Web, client server and n-tier database issues including performance tuning and security. Assess and implement database updates and upgrades affecting the application environment. Lead change through application upgrades and incorporate new trends in development methodologies. Install, configure, test and maintain software.
• Draft policies, procedures and best practices for application deployment and change control. Participate in project teams to ensure development activities adhere to implementation standards and practices. Recommend new procedures and tools, including capacity and trend reporting, issue management and prevention. Develop and maintain the System Development Life Cycle processes and methodologies.
• Design and implement a development framework including development standards, tools, reports, interfaces and documentation requirements for new and existing application. Implement and follow processes and procedures to control change.
• Participate in projects including the evaluation and implementation of improvements to the overall environment, assisting with the development and monitoring of project budgets, preparing reports and conducting briefings. In conjunction with senior staff or manager, negotiates contracts with vendors.
• Coach junior staff with developing work plans, complicated scripts, and code reviews.

You have: 

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• At least five years’ recent related experience in architecture planning, design, development, and delivery of highly available enterprise applications.
• Experience coding and designing solutions using Microsoft stack.
• The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with projects managers, architects and developers. 
• Proven hands-on experience with .NET framework, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API 2.0, SQL Server, LINQ, JavaScript/CSS, Ajax, and JavaScript libraries (Vue.js/JQuery/Bootstrap).
• Experience with source control management (TFS/Azure Dev Ops), and MS Entity Framework 6.
• Experience in Automating Web Application Testing using Selenium WebDriver.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software development methodologies, both waterfall and agile. Broad understanding of change control practices including ITIL.
• Ability to analyze operational problems and recommend innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• A Proven ability to execute projects with stringent budgets and timelines.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and decision making skills.
• The ability to participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation if required.

What’s in it for you:

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Location: 1795 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Closing date: Close when filled.

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About us

Information Management Information Technology Services (IMITS) is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). PHSA provides specialized health services to British Columbians, including cancer care, organ transplantation, pediatrics, emergency services, mental health and substance use services. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/family-brands

We hire on the basis of merit and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where everyone can come to work and be their best, authentic self.