ICM Intermediate Software Developer (Computer Services Officer 3)

Competition # :   47847

Department :   Cyber Security & Digital Solutions

Location :   HALIFAX

Type of Employment :   Term

Union Status :   NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date :   ​03-Mar-26 ​ (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We don’t just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes.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

Are you a skilled developer looking to make a meaningful impact through public service? Join our team as an  Intermediate .NET Developer , where you will contribute to the development and support of a large-scale, custom-built application that helps deliver essential services to citizens. You will  work in a collaborative, agile environment alongside experienced professionals, with opportunities to grow your technical skills and contribute to high-impact projects.

The successful candidate will collaborate with other developers on the team to support a large custom developed .NET application using primarily ASP.NET and Oracle PL / SQL. They will also contribute to regularly scheduled projects that will enhance and expand capabilities and services that align with business needs and government standards.

Primary Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain components of a major government application using ASP.NET and Oracle PL / SQL.
• Participate in agile development cycles to enhance system functionality and improve user experience.
• Collaborate with senior developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Write secure, maintainable, and high-quality code, tests, and documentation.
• Support production operations and troubleshoot issues to ensure system reliability.
• Contribute to data migration, conversion, and extraction tasks using SQL.
• Assist in implementing API integrations with other government systems.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions to improve solution quality.
• Learn and apply government standards for security, accessibility, and performance.
• Engage in continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications and Experience

Education and Experience :

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Technical Skills :

Core Competencies :

Equivalency

At the Department of Cyber Security & Digital Solutions (CSDS), we highly value the diversity of experiences and educational backgrounds as key contributors to our team's success and innovation. Recognizing that talent and capability can be developed in many ways, we are committed to considering an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and practical experience for all our positions.

For positions requiring a bachelor’s degree and a specific number of years of related experience, we are open to candidates who can demonstrate that their education / training and / or experience equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel in the role.

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 .

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of  April 1, 2027 . The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

Pay Grade :   PR 14

Salary Range :   $2,855.81 - $3,477.51 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.