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We don’t just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes.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 recent standards for digital public service, delivering resilient solutions that meet today’s needs—and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges.

About Our Opportunity As a Senior Application Developer within the Citizen and Business Services team, you will lead the design, development, modernization, and support of enterprise-grade applications and integrations that serve Nova Scotians and government stakeholders.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled software skilled with strong expertise in Java, Python, Java

Script, API development, integration technologies, and cloud-ready application architectures.

You will provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to solution architecture, application design, development standards, security practices, code quality, and operational excellence.

You will collaborate closely with business partners, architects, developers, analysts, and project teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions.

The position plays a critical role in modernizing legacy systems, integrating enterprise applications, developing APIs and digital services, and ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical business platforms.

Primary Accountabilities Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, and highly available applications supporting citizen-facing and internal government services.

Lead solution design and technical implementation using modern software engineering principles and best practices.

Translate business requirements into technical specifications, user stories, and actionable backlog items.

Build and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Python, Java

Script, and related frameworks and technologies.

Design, develop, and consume RESTful APIs, web services, and system integrations across internal and external platforms.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, integration, and performance issues across distributed systems.

Ensure application security, privacy, accessibility, and compliance requirements are incorporated throughout the development lifecycle.





Perform code reviews and champion coding standards, automated testing, and continuous improvement practices.

Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, API specifications, data models, system integrations, and deployment procedures.

Support deployments, upgrades, release management, and production application monitoring.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy applications and improve operational efficiency.

Mentor junior and intermediate developers by providing technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Participate in architectural discussions and contribute recommendations for emerging technologies, frameworks, and development methodologies.

Qualifications and Experience Strong proficiency in Java

Script, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, and responsive web application development.

Extensive hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Java and Python.

Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming, software design patterns, and modern application architecture principles.

Experience working with frameworks such as Spring Boot, Django, Flask, or equivalent enterprise frameworks.

Proven experience developing, consuming, and supporting RESTful APIs, microservices, and web services.

Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including secure application development practices.

Experience working with relational databases, SQL development, database design, and data migration initiatives.

Proficiency with Git, version control practices, and CI/CD-enabled development workflows.

Experience integrating modern applications with legacy enterprise systems and third-party service providers.

Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, secure coding standards, and privacy requirements.

Experience implementing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance application architectures.

Strong knowledge of Agile development methodologies and collaborative delivery practices.

Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Demonstrated experience leading technical initiatives and contributing to architectural decisions.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Proven ability to mentor, coach, and support team members in achieving project and career development goals.

Self-motivated and adaptable professional who embraces continuous learning and emerging technologies.

Experience estimating development effort, identifying technical risks, and supporting project planning activities.

Must Haves Minimum of an undergraduate university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline with 5 years of related experience,



or completion of a recognized Information Technology Program with years of related experience.

At least 5 years of hands-on application development experience using Java, Python, and modern Java

Script technologies.

Experience designing and supporting enterprise-level applications in complex business environments.

Nice to Haves Experience with modern Java

Script frameworks such as React, Angular, , or similar technologies.

Experience with Spring Boot, Django, Flask, Bootstrap, jQuery, and other modern development frameworks.

Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Experience with Dev

Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated testing.

Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes/Open

Shift.

Experience with event-driven architecture, message brokers, and enterprise integration patterns.

Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI technologies.

Experience working within public sector, healthcare, or highly regulated environments.

Why Join Us? Lead impactful digital transformation initiatives serving Nova Scotians.

Work with modern technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise-scale applications.

Collaborate with talented professionals in a supportive and innovative environment.

Influence technical direction and contribute to modernization strategies.

Grow your leadership skills while mentoring and supporting the next generation of developers.

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.

Working Conditions This position is based in Halifax and requires on-site work in an office environment during normal business hours (08:00-16:30).

To support a 24/7 critical service, the successful candidate will also be required to work outside regular business hours, participate in an on-call rotation, and work non-traditional shifts, including evenings and weekends, as operational needs require.

Additional Information We will be filling two positions.

One permanent employment opportunity and one TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of April 05, 2028 .

The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

We will assess the above qualifications and experience using tools such as assessments (written coding exam), presentations, interviews, reference checks, etc.

What We Offer Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies Countless career paths A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

Pay Grade: PR 17 Salary Range: $3,;- $4,;Bi-Weekly

📌 Senior Application Developer (Computer Services Officer 4) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality