Software Developer (Computer Services Off 3)
Competition # : 46496
Department: Cyber Security & Digital Solutions
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 23-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At CSDS, we prioritize people—both within our team and in the communities we serve. Our mission is to redefine how Nova Scotians engage with government by creating accessible, reliable digital solutions centered around user needs.
In today’s tech-driven world, CSDS empowers government departments with essential digital solutions to meet Nova Scotians’ expectations. As a trusted partner across government, we enable departments to fulfill their mandates with secure, user-friendly services. From healthcare and education to public safety, we collaborate to transform how services are designed and delivered.
We don’t just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes. Our agile, data-driven approach ensures that digital services are both efficient and adaptable to Nova Scotia’s evolving needs.
Joining CSDS means contributing to work that makes a real difference. From providing vital tech support to healthcare professionals to strengthening cybersecurity and developing scalable digital platforms, you’ll play a key role in building a more inclusive, responsive government for Nova Scotians.
Together, we’re setting new standards for digital public service, delivering resilient solutions that meet today’s needs—and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges.
About Our Opportunity
As a Software Developer, you’ll join the Service Design and Delivery team to provide digital solutions for a variety of government programs and services. You’ll collaborate with Service Designers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and others to develop new products for a variety of initiatives across government. Within this role you’re expected to step into a strong team environment with excellent peer support.
Primary Accountabilities
Key Responsibilities include:
- Translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Write, review, update, and debug code.
- Identify, refine, and estimate backlog items and technical debt.
- Develop secure custom applications, reusable components, and microservices.
- Integrate internal and external services and APIs.
- Build databases and access data through scripting.
- Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
- Create test scripts and conduct quality assurance testing.
- Research, analyze and provide technical recommendations.
- Provide technical support to a portfolio of services and solutions.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and 3 years relevant experience or graduation from a recognized Information Technology Program and 3 years and 6 months related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.
- Experience with object-oriented programming using ASP.NET Core.
- Skilled with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Experience developing custom applications and integrations.
- Experience with SQL databases, GIT repos, and MVC architectures.
- Familiar with microservices, APIs and REST architectures.
- Capable of working remotely and independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Effective time management skills and ability to balance priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and functional English communication.
Valued Assets
- Familiar with object-oriented programming using Python or Java.
- Familiar with Agile development methodologies.
- Familiar with Bootstrap, jQuery, Django, and frameworks.
- Familiar with DevOps, process automation, CI/CD pipelines, and container-based architectures.
- Familiar with mobile first and responsive UI/UX design practices.
- Self-starter, adaptable, and quick to learn new technologies.
Equivalency
We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
What We Offer
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: PR 14
Salary Range: $2,653.85 - $3,231.58 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
