Contribute your valued expertise in strategy, design and service delivery to this fast-paced opportunity.

The Ministry of Finance plays a key role in establishing, implementing and reviewing government’s economic, fiscal, financial management and taxation policies.

The Intermediate Software Developer will be a member of a development team working on operational maintenance activities in support of a complex commercial software application. In addition to software development, the technical skills of this role include experience with configuration management, forms creation/ maintenance, templates, business object, data table designs, interfaces and reporting solutions. The Intermediate Software Developer also assesses change requests, clarifies requirements with business analysts and subject matter experts, investigates, recommends and implements solutions with support from a Senior Developer.

Job Requirements:

• Certificate or higher in computer science or related discipline; OR
• A combination of education, training and equivalent experience may be considered. Equivalent experience is defined as actual experience in managing and supporting major business applications in multiple areas such as planning, designing, developing, supporting and/or maintaining applications.
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, implementing software and hardware solutions.
• Experience in structured and object orientated programming in a complex rules based environment.
• Experience with the following:
  • SQL T-SQL or Oracle PL*SQL
  • Visual Studio
  • C#, VB or ASP.NET
    
• Preference may be given to candidates with:
  • HTML
  • Source control methodology

For questions regarding this position, please contact lynn.x.montgomery@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until March 31, 2025.
A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Remote work is allowed; this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.