ISL 30R - Lead Full Stack Developer

The Team
The Building Permit Hub is a team of 12 driving British Columbia's digital transformation of local permits. We're delivering a quicker, more streamlined platform that expands integrations and interoperability across jurisdiction systems, offering applicants greater choice through a growing suite of compliance and readiness tools, and enabling collaborative features that connect applicants, local governments, and First Nations to modernize permitting and position BC as a leader in digital permit innovation.

The Role
As a Full Stack Developer, you will take a hands-on role in both designing and building solutions that enhance our modern, cloud-based permitting platform. Working primarily with Ruby on Rails and React.js, you’ll architect secure, scalable services while actively developing and contributing to the codebase, ensuring that solutions are not only technically sound but also well-aligned with user needs. You’ll lead the development of workflows that simplify how building permits are submitted, reviewed, and issued-accelerating turnaround times and improving service delivery for local jurisdictions, First Nations, and submitters.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Certificate or coursework in a computer science or a related field and five (5) years *related experience.

• An equivalent amount of education and related experience may be considered.
  

*Related Experience must include the following:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Full Stack Developer.

• Experience with version control technologies such as subversion and Git and development in an open-source environment.

• Experience using a variety of modern development tools, including Rails or other MVC, React.js and TypeScript/Javascript, Redis or Postgres databases.

• Experience using modern programming languages, including Ruby, or similar.

• Experience with relational and non-relational databases.

• Experience with agile software development methodologies.

• Experience with analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills in a full stack development team.

• Four (4) years experience leading or mentoring other developers (e.g., code reviews, pair programming, technical guidance).

• Two (2) years experience with architectural design and system-level decision making on complex projects/products.

• Two (2) years experience with API (Application Programming Interfaces) development and integration.
  

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience working in an agile development environment with User Experience (UX)/Service Designer teams, Software Developers, and Scrum Masters to iteratively create or improve digital products and services from conception to production.

• Experience applying software development best practices, including writing simple, maintainable code, ensuring test coverage, and performing thoughtful analysis and documentation.

• More experience combined with relevant education in this area.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Skye.Smith@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This posting may be used to establish a cross ministry eligibility list to fill future permanent and temporary vacancies for similar positions in multiple ministries and locations. Some positions may have flexible work options available. For more information, please visit cross-ministry eligibility lists FAQs.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved Telework Agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.