Senior Programmer Analyst

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Government of Newfoundland and Labrador provided pay range This range is provided by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$39.95/hr - CA$44.70/hr Direct message the job poster from Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Manager, Strategic Staffing at Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Office of the Chief Information Officer - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador The Office of the Chief Information Officer is seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst to join the Design and Delivery, (MyGovNL) team. Reporting to the Program Manager, MyGovNL, this role is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of new and updated software applications within a dynamic government environment. The position combines technical development with business and systems analysis, documentation, and platform support responsibilities. The Senior Programmer Analyst collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to provide software solution design guidance, demonstrations, and recommendations on key decisions for addressing business challenges. In addition, this role may supervise and mentor junior team members and is accountable for delivering efficient IT solutions that align with departmental priorities and OCIO standards. Key Responsibilities: Application Development & Support Design, develop, and deploy software solutions within the MyGovNL platform, ensuring alignment with business requirements, standards, and security protocols. Support the ongoing development, maintenance, and stability of the MyGovNL platform, including enhancements, bug fixes, integrations, and performance improvements. Conduct business and technical analysis to understand requirements, document processes, clarify functionality, and translate needs into detailed technical specifications for new and existing applications. Translate business requirements into detailed system designs, including wireframes, and technical specifications for new and existing applications. Perform and support software testing (unit, functional, integration) to validate code accuracy and completeness. Provide technical analysis and input on application design, development, and support across multiple platforms. Create, update, and maintain system documentation, including technical designs, procedures, and coding standards ensuring quality through peer review and QA processes. Contribute to architectural discussions and recommend improvements to enhance performance, maintainability, and scalability. Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development best practices, standards, and security requirements. Analyze and resolve technical issues across application, database, and infrastructure environments. Estimate development efforts, identify dependencies, and assist with project planning and sequencing. Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, process optimization, and modern development practices. Stay current with industry best practices, evolving .NET features, security standards, and development tooling to support modernization efforts. Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and team members to gather requirements, facilitate walkthroughs and contribute to technical strategies. Mentor junior team members to support skill development and knowledge sharing. Screening Criteria Completion of an undergraduate degree or diploma in Information Technology, or Computer Science (equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered). Considerable experience of a progressively responsible nature in development and support within a complex, enterprise, multiplatform application Considerable development experience with standard design patterns and design methodologies (model-view-controller/MVC and model-view-view model/MVVM). Considerable development experience with relational database technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, including stored procedures (PL/SQL or T-SQL). Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub) within a collaborative development environment. Experience developing applications using ASP.NET Core and implementing or integrating Web Services (asset). Assessment Criteria Knowledge and proficiency with systems analysis, design, requirements interpretation, documentation, coding, debugging, and troubleshooting across multiple layers. Knowledge and understanding of modern software development methodologies, best practices, emerging technologies, and secure coding standards. Ability to manage time and tasks efficiently with attention to detail. Ability to effectively and professionally exchange information with various groups (technical teams, clients, end users, etc.). Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships. Ability to contribute effectively within a collaborative environment (teamwork). Ability to work independently. Conditions of Employment Conditions of Offer Recent and satisfactory Criminal Record Screening Certificate from local police. Conditions of Acceptance Willingness to accept on-call and overtime assignments (occasional). Information for Applicants For more information about this opportunity please contact: Cynthia Sheppard, Director, Digital and PMO, Design and Delivery at cynthiasheppard@gov.nl.ca. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr