Systems Analyst​/Programmer

New Westminster, BC Temporary, Full-time CA $53.7 - CA $63.45 / hour

City of New Westminster — New Westminster, BC

Temporary full-time six-month opportunity; 35 hours per week. Hybrid remote work is available in accordance with the City’s Remote Work Policy.

Pay: $ per hour, plus comprehensive benefits.

The City's Information Technology Division is seeking an experienced Systems Analyst/Programmer to provide testing and integration assistance for an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) implementation. Reporting to the Manager of IT Applications, the successful candidate will carry out functional and regression testing to ensure AMI systems and services meet business and user requirements.

• Design test strategies and develop test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Execute functional, regression, and integration testing for AMI projects and web-based applications.
• Test complex end-to-end systems and perform IT tasks associated with AMI implementation.
• Track, analyze, and document defects; work with developers, business analysts, application owners, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Use SQL and relational database knowledge to validate results and investigate system issues.
• Work with internal departments and external vendors, communicate testing progress, and present proposals to stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience as a Systems Analyst/Programmer.
• Experience with functional and regression testing, preferably including at least four years, and experience designing test strategies and executing testing for AMI projects and web applications.
• Experience with AMI implementation tasks, complex end-to-end system testing, and HP Quality Center or similar defect and test case management tools.
• Strong SQL, relational database, networking, firewall, cloud services, and server systems knowledge.
• Knowledge of software development, quality, and testing methodologies.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in one document. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, retirement plans, and education and training opportunities.