Senior Developer

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey to shape the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly, with innovation and excellence in parliamentary operations? At the Office of the Assembly, we're not just supporting Parliament; we’re a dynamic team dedicated to driving change and making an impact every day.

At the heart of our mission is to provide non-partisan administrative and procedural services to all MPPs, along with operational support for the daily activities of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Our success is intricately tied to the strength and diversity of our staff, as we champion our core values: integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and excellence.

Looking for a rewarding career where you can share your expertise in a Senior Developer capacity? Seize this opportunity to embody our organizational values within our Information Services Branch. As a valued member of our team, reporting directly to the Manager, Digital Solutions, you will collaborate closely with a dynamic group of developers, business analysts, and solution architects.

This is an existing vacancy.

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What You’ll Do

You’ll act with integrity to:

• Develop and support Assembly systems, which include our public website and several large custom-built business applications.
• Work on a diverse set of technology including Microsoft PowerPlatform, Azure, React, Node, PHP, and Drupal.
• Participate on scrum teams using Microsoft DevOps.
• Engage in the full software development lifecycle by:
• Writing code, configuring software, and customizing solutions to meet business needs.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations.
• Analyzing and reviewing business processes and workflow provided by business analysts.
• Understanding business requirements in conjunction with clients and other stakeholders.
• Designing technical solutions while considering standards like accessibility, cybersecurity, efficiency, scalability, and use on a variety of different devices.
• Reviewing software tests, reviewing results of testing and coordinating follow-up.
• Planning and releasing solutions.
• Conducting data transformation and migrations.
• Delivering basic training and user documentation.
• Providing advanced support to end users.
• Maintaining our systems and creating or updating system documentation.
  

You’ll support our collaboration as you:

• Develop strategic partnerships with Assembly clients.
• Partner with other technologists and designers.
• Engage directly with clients, project stakeholders, management, and executives.
• Work with vendors to troubleshooting technical issues.
• Provide project status updates, ensuring integration of initiatives at a technical level.
  
  

How You Qualify

You demonstrate excellence through your:

• University degree or equivalent in information technology, computer science or related field.
• 5 years' experience developing business applications and other information systems.
• Ability to innovate and apply new technical methods and technologies.
• Familiarity with project management, Agile/Scrum and DevOps.
• Knowledge of development tools and languages including Microsoft DevOps, Microsoft Power Platform, Drupal/PHP and JavaScript, AI.
• Excellent interpersonal and consulting ability, including written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Here’s what awaits you:

• A dynamic, unique work environment.
• A team of dedicated professionals.
• A comprehensive benefit and pension package including a comprehensive short term sickness plan and personal days.
• Support for your career through training and development.
• Access to an employee and family assistance program.
  
  

If you’re ambitious, passionate, and ready to make your mark, seize the opportunity by selecting "Apply Now" at the bottom of the page.

Join us in shaping the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly. Your journey starts here!

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who champions diversity and inclusion. We foster an environment where unique perspectives are valued, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you need accommodations during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hr@ola.org .

While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment with the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.