Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Technical Consultant with a strong background in public sector healthcare IT projects, particularly within federal, provincial, and broader public sector organizations. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth expertise across complex IT environments, clinical system integration, and technical leadership to support large-scale, mission-critical application design, development, and modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Public Sector & Healthcare IT Experience:
- Collaborate with federal, provincial, and broader public sector stakeholders, including healthcare providers.
- Apply working knowledge of provincial immunization systems and public sector healthcare IT projects.
- Integrate clinical systems such as Client and Provider Registries with enterprise IT infrastructure.
- Develop and contribute to Public Sector Enterprise Architecture artifacts, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
- Apply knowledge of PMI standards, and adhere to methodologies such as Unified I&IT, Enterprise Architecture, and the Public Sector Gating process.
- Deliver detailed technical documentation aligned with government compliance and security frameworks.
Technical Skills (10+ Years):
- Lead full lifecycle development including design, development, installation, testing, and performance optimization of multi-service systems.
- Proficient in iOS programming (Swift) and MobileFirst Platform.
- Experience with front-end and UI technologies: JavaFX, Spring, jQuery, HTML5, JSF, PrimeFaces, CSS, JavaScript, and accessibility-compliant design.
- Advanced programming with Java, Java EE, Hibernate, Java Threading/Scheduling, Angular, and RESTful web services.
- Develop applications on platforms such as Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux, using WebSphere Liberty Profile and WebSphere Application Server.
- Strong database and ETL expertise using Oracle 19c, SQL, PL/SQL, JSON, XML, Informatica, and advanced query optimization.
- Integration experience using HL7-FHIR, middleware and gateways, and IBM DataPower.
- Skilled in API testing and management tools like Postman and SOAPUI.
- Experience with version control (SVN, GitLab), issue tracking (Jira), and monitoring stacks (Elastic/Logstash/Kibana).
- Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, PaaS platforms, and API Gateway technologies.
- Exposure to advanced technologies like Cloud Foundry, Prolog, Haskell, and LISP considered an asset.
Core Skills & Experience:
- Collaborate with business analysts to translate business needs into technical application designs.
- Lead the analysis and development of multi-tier web applications, mobile apps, microservices, and COTS integrations.
- Develop, test, and support large-scale applications across varied platforms and devices, including accessible UI components.
- Maintain and manage CI/CD pipelines, develop automation scripts, and perform proof of concept/performance tuning.
- Deliver comprehensive technical documentation, system models, and specifications.
- Provide impact analysis, effort estimation, and technical recommendations for upgrades or new requirements.
- Apply Agile methodologies, maintain development environments, and conduct quality assurance collaboration.
- Provide support for incident management, performance tuning, and long-term sustainment strategies for clinical systems.
General Skills:
- Proven leadership and team management skills within cross-functional and multi-disciplinary environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with demonstrated critical thinking in high-pressure scenarios.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including presentations and stakeholder engagement.
- Committed to delivering high-quality customer service with a diplomatic and flexible approach.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and a track record of meeting strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated understanding of accessibility laws (e.g., W3C, WCAG) and usability compliance testing.
Preferred Certifications (Assets):
- PMI or PMP Certification
- Certified Java Developer
- Certified Oracle Developer
- Public Sector Health IT Certifications
- DevOps or Cloud Certifications (Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud Foundry, etc.)