.NET Application Developer / Systems Analyst

Job Description –.NET Application Developer / Systems Analyst

Project: Bitumen Royalty in Kind (BRIK)
Department: Technology and Innovation – Government of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week
Contract Hours: 1,276 hours

Position Overview

The Government of Alberta is seeking an experienced Intermediate Application Analyst with strong hands-on experience in C#, .NET, Microsoft Visual Studio, and MS SQL Server.

The successful candidate will support the Bitumen Royalty in Kind (BRIK) program by performing application development, system analysis, database design, application maintenance, and enhancements.

The resource will work closely with business stakeholders, application development teams, and technical teams to gather requirements, develop solutions, conduct testing, and provide ongoing application support.

Experience with Oil Sands regulations is considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using C# and Microsoft Visual Studio.

• Perform application programming, system analysis, maintenance, and enhancements.

• Design, develop, and implement MS SQL Server databases.

• Create and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models.

• Gather and analyze business and technical requirements from end-users.

• Prepare technical designs, system documentation, and application manuals.

• Conduct unit, system, and integration testing.

• Support application testing, troubleshooting, and remediation.

• Identify root causes of technical issues and recommend solutions.

• Work with development teams to ensure compliance with application architecture.

• Participate in application releases and deployment coordination.

• Review technical designs and recommend performance improvements.

• Ensure application changes are properly developed, tested, and implemented.

• Support application lifecycle planning and release management.

Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

1. Minimum 5 years of experience as an Application Developer in a large enterprise IT environment using.NET, Microsoft Visual Studio, and source control tools.

2. Minimum 5 years of experience across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

3. Minimum 5 years of experience with MS SQL Server, SQL Server Management Studio, stored procedures, data modelling, and reporting services.

4. Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience using C# and Microsoft Visual Studio.

5. Minimum 5 years of experience working directly with end-users, gathering requirements, supporting testing, and maintaining documentation.

Education Requirements

One of the following combinations is mandatory:

• University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline + 4 years of relevant experience.

• Two-year diploma in a related discipline + 6 years of relevant experience.

• One-year certificate in a related discipline + 7 years of relevant experience.

• Active professional certification/accreditation in a related discipline + 7 years of relevant experience.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• 3+ years of experience analyzing, developing, and integrating complex IT systems involving multiple data sources, web services, and legacy applications.

• 3+ years of experience with Agile methodology.

• 3+ years of experience using GitHub.

• 3+ years of experience with unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD) tools.

• Experience with Oil Sands regulations or royalty-related applications.
  

Work Arrangement

• Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM–4:30 PM Alberta time.

• 36.25 hours per week.

• Hybrid arrangement: 3 days onsite per week in Edmonton