Application Designer / Developer Level 2

Application Designer/Developer Level 2

Location of Services: Victoria, BC 100% remote

Project Name: OpenVMS Modernization Project

The Modernizing OpenVMS project, compromised of multiple sub projects, such as Scholarships, requires an Application Designer/Developer Level 2 to work with the Ministry of Education and Child Care ("Ministry") on application design, development, and testing of both the replacement of our current TRAX system (responsible for graduating students), the replacement of our current SLD system (responsible for student and school data), and a new Education Data Exchange (EDX).

The Modernizing OpenVMS project (and sub-projects) is responsible for moving critical functionality away from the aging/retiring OpenVMS platform to a new modern solution, currently utilizing the OpenShift platform.

An Application Designer/Developer at Experience Level 2 requires the following skill set:

• Plan and manage the technical design, development and implementation of new and/or enhanced business systems applications by:
• Identifying and estimating required technical activities;
• Defining technical work assignments and priorities;
• Monitoring technical work; recommending/implementing solutions to scheduling, logistical and/or operational problems;
• Ensuring involvement of all appropriate technical specialists to meet business requirements;
• Leading unit, integration and system tests to evaluate development outcomes, ensure conformity with user client needs and compatibility with policies and standards;
• Ensuring quality control performed on all deliverables before handover to Business Consultant;
• Ensuring development of procedures to facilitate data conversions, data backup and systems security;
• Monitoring software development work and certifying deliverables; and
• Planning, leading, and otherwise undertaking the development of integrated proof of concept solutions, to verify emerging technologies, products, services, and methodologies, to ensure government understands technical opportunities/exposures, and to ensure deployment minimizes associated risks and threats.

Developers at Experience Level 2 can demonstrate in their submitted examples that they have the ability to:

• Program, test, and otherwise support the development and maintenance of systems by:
• Translating software specifications into code;
• Documenting technical work; and
• Developing technical reference materials.

In addition to the skills and experience set out above, the Proponents should demonstrate that the proposed Consultant(s) have the following additional skills and experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience within the BC Government IT sector, demonstrating experience with transforming business processes;
• Experience with Jira and Confluence in an agile approach.

The Proponents must also demonstrate that the proposed Consultant has the following additional skills and experience in all or most of the following technology stack:

• Web Tier:
• SiteMinder
• SAML
• OpenID Connect
• OAuth2
• Javascript (and frameworks)
• Spring
• HTML5/CSS3
• Git
• Middle Tier:
• Java/J2EE
• Hibernate / PrimeFaces
• Database Tier:
• Postgres
• Oracle 12c

Proponents should demonstrate experience working in a public sector (e.g., core federal or provincial government, crown corporations, or agencies) environment. In evaluation, particular emphasis will be placed on:

• Experience working with BC Government core policy, compliance, and standards; and
• Experience working with BC Government infrastructure hosting.

The Contractor will consult with Ministry of Education and Child Care:

• Attend scrums, daily meetings, and any other meetings as requested by the Ministry;
• Work in an agile environment;
• Program, test, and otherwise support the development and maintenance of systems by:
• Translating software specifications into code;
• Documenting technical work; and
• Developing technical reference materials.