Developer (iOS) - YourHealthNS - Information Management & Technology at Nova Scotia Health | Jobyssey

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Req ID: 227454
Location: Central Zone, Westway 1
Department: IMIT SF DigitalFrontDoor
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 19-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities will Include:

Application Development and Maintenance

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications across multiple platforms
Ensure seamless integration of APIs, databases, and third-party libraries to deliver robust solutions.

Performance, Security, and Optimization

Troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize application performance for speed, efficiency, and reliability.
Conduct comprehensive testing and recommend improvements to enhance scalability and security.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, backend developers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, estimate effort, and create innovative, user-focused solutions. Ensure that effort estimation is integrated into project planning, sprint planning, and backlog grooming to support realistic timelines and resource allocation.
Actively participate in code reviews and utilize version control systems to maintain high-quality codebases.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

Drive the adoption of best practices, including secure coding standards, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipelines.
Stay updated on emerging tools and technologies, providing recommendations for potential adoption to enhance application functionality.

About You

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

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in application development, including expertise in front-end and back-end development and/or platform-specific development
Experienced in at least one major programming language or framework relevant to the role, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, Swift, Kotlin, or equivalent.
Knowledge and experience in Knowledge in Swift, SwifUI and UIKit
Familiarity with secure coding practices and data privacy standards
High level of diplomacy
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external clients; able to work cooperatively and effectively with others to share knowledge, set goals, and resolve problems
Excellent communication skills; able to speak, listen and write in a clear, confident, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
Effective time management and decision-making ability to set priorities based on deadlines (both internal and external); demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Highly resourceful and adaptable with the ability to problem-solve, strong attention to detail
Organization and planning skills, including developing a work schedule, monitoring progress towards goals, and tracking details, data, information, and activities
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Adaptability to changing technologies and project requirements
Leadership qualities with a focus on mentoring and knowledge sharing
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define projects and translate technical concepts into clinically relevant requirements to ensure project success.
Ensure security, scalability and efficiency of applications.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies and best practices.

Hours

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
This position offers a hybrid work model

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: 4
Hourly Rate: $39.05 - $47.84
Annual Salary: $76,150 - $93,284

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

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

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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.

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