Senior Full Stack Developer, YourHealthNS - Information Management & Technology

 Req ID: 200300
Location: Central Zone, Westway 1 
Department: IMIT YHNS STRAT - Digital Front Door
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 15-Apr-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the IMIT Manager - Development and Testing, this role will lead the development of innovative, high-performance applications. You will work across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure applications tailored to user needs.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Full Stack Developer with proficiency in both front-end and back-end development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Strong expertise in programming languages and frameworks for both client-side (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, or equivalent) and server-side development (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of web development principles, including HTML, CSS, and modern UI frameworks
• Experience working with relational databases, such as MySQL or equivalents
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation
• Hands-on experience with version control systems like Git
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience working on projects in the healthcare sector, such as health information systems, electronic medical records (EMRs), telemedicine platforms, or patient engagement solutions an asset

About You Continued

• Familiarity with data privacy and security standards for handling sensitive health-related information an asset (e.g., Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Privacy of Personal Health Information Act (PHIPA))
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies an asset (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with messaging frameworks (e.g., Kafka or RabbitMQ) or event-driven architectures an asset
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks an asset 
• Prior experience in microservices architecture and distributed systems an asset 
• Relevant certifications an asset (e.g., AWS, Azure, or relevant programming languages/frameworks)
• Experience integrating with third-party healthcare APIs, such as laboratory systems, insurance providers, or patient monitoring devices an asset 
• Familiarity with the following tools, frameworks, and platforms will be considered an asset: NextIS, FireBase, GA, Docker, Kubernetes, Redis Cache, Gitlab Pipelines, OpenShift, SolarWinds Monitoring, Web IDE Visual Studio an asset 
• Familiarity with Drupal or Strapi CMS an asset 

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly 

Compensation and Benefits

$40.15 - $50.19 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.