Software Developer II

Job Summary:

The Software Developer II is responsible for building new application components and for supporting business applications. On larger projects, the Software Developer II may assist with analysis and design, while on smaller projects, he/she may be completely responsible for analysis and design. The Software Developer II is expected to work very closely with other IT staff to perform these duties.

Job Duties:

Analysis & Design
• On small projects, will be completely responsible for analysis and design. On larger projects, may assist with analysis and design.
• Uses prototyping or other simulation techniques to evaluate and confirm requirements.
• Creates and applies analysis documents (e.g. models) as per departmental standards, guidelines, and practices to document the structure and function of systems.
• Creates and applies documents (e.g. models) as per departmental standards, guidelines, and practices to document and refine the structure and function of systems.
• Analyzes the requirements for purchased software to determine how it should be configured and customized.
• Prepare software specifications for development staff.
• Participates in quality assurance activities, such as reviews.

Construction
• Create, modify, and assemble program code to meet requirements and specifications.
• Configures and customizes purchased software.
• Test applications to ensure requirements are met.
• Produce documentation.
• Applies appropriate programming methods and adheres to standards.
• Participates in quality assurance activities, such as reviews.

Support and Maintain Business Applications
• Provides technical support for existing Computer Applications, which includes problem analysis/resolution, performance tuning and handling requests from other functional areas within the WCB.
• Works with software vendors to resolve problems with their products.
• Monitor application performance, availability, reliability, and security.
• Provide technical expertise to IT and other WCB staff in the use of application development technology and tools.
• Applies appropriate programming methods and adheres to standards.
• Meet published Service Level Agreements and other targets.

Quality Assurance and Control
• Create and maintain test documentation as per standards and guidelines.
• Identifies test strategy for projects.
• Identifies test scope, tests, procedures for projects.
• Plan, prepare data, perform, and verify unit, integration, system, performance, scalability, benchmark, and user acceptance testing.
• Review work products and ensure standards and guidelines are adhered to.

At times, this position is required to perform some job duties during non-work hours. Overtime may be required. This position may be required to provide evening and weekend on-call support.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Two (2) year Diploma in Computers of four (4) year Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from a recognized post-secondary institution, preferably from a program that has been accredited by Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS).

Two (2) years of experience building and supporting computer systems, preferably using development tools, methods, and techniques similar to those used by the WCB IT department.

Experience with WCB claims processing and/or assessments would be an asset.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships both within and outside WCB.

Ability to accurately interpret and execute complex technical instructions and apply analytical, problem-solving skills.

Ability to work under pressure situations with conflicting demands on available time.

Demonstrated strong initiative and self-motivation.

Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset, but is not required.

Additional Information:

Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset.

A satisfactory criminal record check and verification of education will be required for the successful candidate.

The WCB is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce with equitable representation of Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and members of other equity-seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are a member of these groups.

The WCB recognizes that individuals may face barriers that hinder their full and equal participation in the workplace, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all employees and candidates who are or may be disabled by one or more barriers in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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