OutSystems Application Developer

at  Saskatchewan Blue Cross

Saskatchewan Blue Cross®, one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, is currently recruiting for a full-time permanent OutSystems Application Developer to join our team in the IT Product Delivery department. This position offers the flexibility to be in-office or participate in hybrid options in our Saskatoon or Regina office.

JOB FUNCTION

If you are passionate about contributing to development and maintenance initiatives that modernize systems, then we’re looking for you! Reporting directly to the Manager, IT Product Delivery, the successful candidate will provide value to members and internal stakeholders by developing new applications and by ensuring applications are secure and up to date. To be successful in this position, you’ll need to utilize Agile project management best practices to improve existing processes and to support development initiatives.

WHY CHOOSE SASKATCHEWAN BLUE CROSS?

We’re driven by a mission to empower communities on their journey to whole health and wellness, and have a lot of exciting things ahead of us. We’re improving our members’ experiences through investment in our people, technology, services and products. When you join our team, you’re joining an organization where employees are valued, recognized for their contributions and empowered to make us stronger. The wellbeing of our employees, our members, our partners and our communities is at the heart of our operations.

Our industry is evolving fast, and so are we! We’re looking for people who:

• Share our values
• Believe that creating great experiences is totally within their control
• Collaborate and always set others up for success
• Build positive relationships and an understanding of what people’s needs are
• See solutions and possibilities (not problems!)
• Are simply outstanding at what they do

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Systems Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required
• A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience working in an Application Development role, and a minimum of 3 years of recent experience working with the OutSystems Platform
• Knowledge of modern programming practices, common testing tools and processes is required
• Demonstrated experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and mobile application development is required
• Knowledge of Agile development processes, experience using .NET or object-oriented programming (OOP) languages, and experience using low-code platforms would be considered an asset
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively to technical and non-technical users, verbally and in writing
• Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently, using creativity and ingenuity to address technical problems
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with team members across the organization and with external stakeholders resulting in collaborative work
• Values continuous learning with an ability to learn new programming languages and technology while remaining resilient in a fast-paced environment
• A sense of initiative, with the ability to set priorities, follow workflows, and meet deadlines
• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to quickly identify issues and resolve them in a timely manner
• Ability to compile and analyze information from various sources to resolve issues; determine impact to department and recommend solutions
• Legally entitled to work in Canada on an unrestricted basis
• Criminal Record and background check satisfactory to Saskatchewan Blue Cross

• Develop new applications using OutSystems to support Saskatchewan Blue Cross initiatives
• Ensure systems and processes are current, modernizing and replacing existing systems and processes as required
• Utilize creative problem solving and technical knowledge to investigate and fix bugs in code
• Troubleshoot technical issues by creating and maintaining test cases
• Collaborate with other members of the development team to solve complex technical problems
• Utilize Agile project management best practices, including participating in sprint planning, to improve existing processes and development activities
• Collaborate with project team members to support release planning
• Actively participate in the user story review process prior to development to ensure accuracy of information collected
• Keep stakeholders informed of development progress on a regular basis to ensure functionality is aligned to expectations
• Participate in code reviews to ensure application development activities are aligned to Saskatchewan Blue Cross and industry standards
• Prioritize continuous learning to stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and development best practices
• Demonstrate readiness to obtain certifications as required to support Saskatchewan Blue Cross initiatives
• Regular review and assessment of developmental goals, accomplishments, and priorities to meet personal, departmental and organizational objectives
• Understand Agile concepts and values, and leverage these in daily activities
• Other duties as assigned