Senior Application Designer / Developer (Public Sector Modernization)

Jobgether • Canada

Remote

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AI Summary

This role is for a Senior Application Designer/Developer to lead the technical design, development, and implementation of business applications within a major public sector modernization initiative in British Columbia, Canada. The position involves hands-on development with Java/J2EE, Spring, and Hibernate, working in a fully remote agile environment to migrate legacy systems to a modern OpenShift-based ecosystem. Key requirements include 5+ years of application development experience, proficiency in Java/J2EE and related frameworks, and experience with agile tools like Jira and Confluence.

Key Highlights

Lead and support technical design and development for a large-scale public sector modernization program.

Work fully remote in an agile environment with government stakeholders and technical teams.

Hands-on development with Java/J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, and modern web technologies.

Experience with authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect) and relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle).

Long-term contract with exposure to cloud migration and government transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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Technical Skills Required

Java J2EE Spring Hibernate PrimeFaces JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 SAML OAuth2 OpenID Connect SiteMinder PostgreSQL Oracle Git Jira Confluence OpenShift

Benefits & Perks

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.

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Nice to Have

Experience working in enterprise-scale or government modernization programs.

Job Description

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.

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