Senior Android Developer, YourHealthNS - Information Management & Technology

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Req ID : 200299

Location : Central  Zone,  Westway 1

Department : IMIT YHNS STRAT - Digital Front Door

Type of Employment : Permanent   Hourly FT  ( 100% ) x 1

Management / Non Union  P osition

Posting Closing Date : 15-Apr-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the IMIT Manager - Development and Testing, 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.

About You

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

• 5+ years’ experience in Android application development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Expertise in Kotlin, Android SDK, and Jetpack Compose
• Deep understanding of architectural patterns like MVVM, MVP, and Clean Architecture
• Experience with debugging, profiling tools, and testing frameworks
• Proficiency with Git and version control best practices
• Awareness of secure coding practices and data privacy standards
• Experience with integrating APIs, including third-party APIs for data exchange and application functionality
• Familiarity with the following tools and frameworks will be considered an asset :
• Firebase & GA, Gitlab Pipelines, Fastlane
• Familiarity with data privacy and security standards for handling sensitive health-related information (e.g., Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Privacy of Personal Health Information Act (PHIPA))
• Experience integrating with third-party healthcare APIs, such as laboratory systems, insurance providers, or patient monitoring devices
• Familiarity with tools like Firebase and analytics platforms
• Experience with both Agile and waterfall methodologies
• Certifications in mobile development or related areas

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Compensation and Benefits

40.15 - $50.19 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

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

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.