Sr. Programmer/Analyst

What makes us a different kind of employer?

 

As a national health solutions partner, Medavie is committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians — and in our digital-first culture, technology is key to providing the products, services and solutions that increase access to care and improve health outcomes.

 

Our technology team is the backbone of our organization with over 500 employees and growing. We are constantly creating, testing, and learning to enable personalized, digital experiences in all we do.

 

When you join us, you’ll be part of an in-house, innovation led team focused on cutting edge digital health solutions that help provide the best care possible, when and where it’s needed.

 

Job Title: Sr. Programmer/Analyst Department: Application Development Competition: 86706 Internal/External: Both Employment Type: Full Time Permanent Location: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland, Quebec and Ontario - Remote Salary: Competitive Compensation + Benefits Reports To: Team Leader

 

 

What you need to succeed:

 

• Minimum of 3+ years of product development experience, including working on a web development team, interpreting specifications, and developing/testing/documenting software application components
• Our ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience of Java, Spring, Hibernate, SQL
• Experience of Micro-service architecture and design patterns
• Experience of REST API
• Experience of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience with Relational Databases, such as Oracle
• Experience with Spring Boot
• Experience with server-side Web Frameworks, such as JSF or ASP.net
• Experience with Javascript and SPA frameworks, such as Vue.js, React, etc.
• Experience with Scripting languages, such as Bash or Python.
• Lead, mentor, and guide less experienced developers in best practices

 

What we offer:

 

• Permanent full-time position with opportunity to grow in a well-established organization 
• Flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work-life balance 
• Remote and hybrid work options
• Comprehensive health, vision and dental plan that is 100% employer paid effective on your first day
• 100% employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Annual Incentive Bonus which recognizes your contribution to our success.
• In addition to paid vacation, we offer a gifted week of vacation in your first year and an optional Vacation Purchase Program.     
• An organization where we encourage personal learning and growth with opportunities for career development and advancement
• Providing wellness benefits, health resources and fitness center discounts

 

Work Status: Due to Security Clearance requirement, we need candidate to be in Canada from at least 5 years and their status should be Permanent Resident or Citizen now.

What we’re looking for:

 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to write for a technical audience
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently produce results within timelines
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships team members and others
• A highly motivated and dynamic professional
• A problem-solving mindset and ability to translate business requirements into secure and scalable code
• A friendly willingness to collaborate and play nice with others
• Someone with a love for project-based work and staying on top of your technical game
• Open-minded and willing to adapt to existing development standards and structure
• Ability to work independently in a rapidly evolving environment

Nice to have (but not necessary): 

 

• Quality control
• Operational excellence
• Feature driven development
• Agile project management
• Secure coding practices
• Experience with cloud (AWS)
• Mentoring other developers (as required)

 

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

Medavie Blue Cross strives to foster a culture where everyone is enabled to achieve their full potential - a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) where we live our values every day in the way we treat each other, our members and the communities we serve. Accessibility is a top priority.

 

For applicants with disabilities, we provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment pr