Senior Application Designer / Developer (Public Sector Modernization)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Application Designer / Developer Level in Canada.

This role sits at the center of a major public sector modernization initiative focused on replacing legacy education systems with a modern, cloud-based architecture. You will contribute to the transformation of critical applications supporting student records, graduation systems, and education data exchange platforms. Working in a fully remote, agile environment, you will collaborate closely with government stakeholders and technical teams to design, develop, and test scalable solutions. The position combines hands-on development with solution design, technical leadership, and quality assurance responsibilities. You will play a key role in ensuring the successful migration from legacy OpenVMS systems to a modern OpenShift-based ecosystem. This is a high-impact opportunity for a developer who enjoys working on complex systems with real-world public sector impact.

Accountabilities

• Lead and support the technical design, development, and implementation of new and enhanced business applications within a large-scale modernization program.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable code, ensuring alignment with system architecture and government standards.
• Plan, estimate, and coordinate technical development activities, including task assignment, prioritization, and progress monitoring.
• Lead unit, integration, and system testing to ensure high-quality deliverables and compliance with user and policy requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical work, including system procedures, development artifacts, and technical reference materials.
• Support data conversion planning, backup procedures, and system security considerations throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives to evaluate emerging technologies and reduce technical risk in solution design.
• Monitor development progress and certify deliverables prior to business handover.
• Collaborate in agile ceremonies including scrums, sprint planning, and stakeholder meetings with ministry teams.
  
  

Requirements

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• 5+ years of experience in application development, system design, or software engineering roles.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working within the BC Government or similar public sector IT environment.
• Strong experience working in agile environments using Jira and Confluence.
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE and related frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate/PrimeFaces.
• Experience with web technologies including JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frameworks.
• Knowledge of authentication and security protocols such as SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and SiteMinder.
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and Oracle.
• Familiarity with Git version control and modern software development practices.
• Strong ability to translate technical specifications into clean, maintainable code.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in enterprise-scale or government modernization programs is an asset.
  
  

Benefits

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• Fully remote role based in British Columbia, Canada.
• Long-term contract supporting a high-impact public sector modernization initiative.
• Exposure to large-scale government transformation and cloud migration projects.
• Opportunity to work with modern technologies including OpenShift and enterprise integration frameworks.
• Agile, collaborative working environment with structured delivery processes.
• Professional experience within a major public sector digital transformation program.
• Opportunity to contribute to systems that directly support education services and student data management.
  
  

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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