Programmer Analyst

at  The City of Vancouver

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate or college degree in an IT related discipline with an emphasis on programming, database design and web technologies; OR
• Completion of a Computer Systems Technologies two year diploma course at a technical institute plus sound experience in programming;
• Current certifications in technologies related to the job: Drupal WCMS, Web Developer certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a public service/library environment is an asset
• Minimum 2 years proven experience in software development in a project environment for a range of environments and platforms
• 2+ years developing in a UNIX environment
• 1+ years in writing Unit Tests, Functional tests, and test automation
• 1+ years of experience with API Management and Integration Platforms (API design, gateways, analytics)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of programming technologies and languages including but not limited to: .php, python perl, JavaScript, integration tools
• Specialist knowledge of configuration and support of Drupal WCMS
• Strong knowledge of UNIX operating system environments and management of web applications installed in a UNIX environment
• Experience with application design/development/deployment, user interface design, data integration, data extraction, data analysis, reporting, and database design
• Experience using documentation, testing, trouble-shooting, and security tools and techniques
• Experience with problem definition, requirements definition, analysis and solution techniques applicable to systems and procedures
• Ability to analyze problems and debug code across a variety of web technologies and in a variety of programming languages
• Thorough working knowledge of office productivity tools (e.g. Windows, MS Office, MS Project, Visio, etc.), web development and client server coding languages, database tools and integrated development environment
• Working knowledge of integrated library software systems
• Working knowledge of server operations, functions and procedures
• General experience with information technology concepts for networking, and operating systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Has experience in the software development lifecycle, and common models (Agile, Kanban, iterative, etc.) with familiarity in best software practices including source code control, requirements gathering and unit testing
• Combination of strong technical and business skills required
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage projects, multiple priorities and respond to requests in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally with technical and non-technical staff
• Ability to handle business critical and sensitive information
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and respond to requests in a timely manner
• Continuous improvement and continuous learning mindset
• Understand and interpret relatively complex written and oral instructions and procedures
  Affiliation: CUPE 391
  Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
  Salary: $47.62 to $56.27 per hour

Please refer the Job description for details