Programmer (MIS/IT 3)

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Technical/Professional

• Participates in requirements analysis and task scoping;
• Constructs entity-relationship diagrams that capture data architecture;
• Performs bootstrap installations for new development environments and retires older environments as requested;
• Performs regression testing for source changes and documents results;
• Maintains the software repository utilized by the service desk;
• Works with the Senior Developer to document user stories, concept diagrams as well as use cases diagrams;
• Develops and tests custom applications to determine suitability to client needs;
• Maintains custom applications using code tracking and version control frameworks;
• Supports the preparation of user manuals and system documentation as directed by the Lead Applications Analyst;
• Conducts user training and knowledge transfer for newly deployed applications;
• Troubleshoots and rectifies problems reported by users as escalated by the service desk function.

Technical

• Knowledge of current development tools and platform;
• Knowledge of business process analysis;
• Knowledge of application development principles;
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, and application development methodologies and paradigms (eg. OOP, functional, procedural, etc);
• Ability to write clear, well-documented code and friendly user manuals/system documentation.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent;
• Minimum 1 year of IT experience;
• Experience with any combination of HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP and .NET frameworks plus MSSQL is preferred;

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.