Ready to drive cutting-edge tech solutions? The Edmonton Police Service is looking for a Lead Application Analyst to join the Integrated Applications Section! Reporting to the Manager, you’ll design and maintain innovative system integrations, deliver expert tier-three support, and solution high-impact projects. We’re seeking an innovative professional with exceptional technical skills and a passion for creating scalable solutions to power EPS operations. Shape the future of policing technology with us!

Key Responsibilities

System Integrations:

• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of system integrations to ensure seamless connectivity between EPS applications and external systems.
• Provide technical expertise and consultative work involving all phases of research, feasibility, design, development, and implementation of data integration processes.
• Ensure integrations are secure, scalable, and aligned with EPS operational requirements.

Project Leadership:

• Serve as a technical lead on projects, providing expertise in solution architecture, coding standards, and best practices.
• Work with stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensure project deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.

Technical Leadership:

• Enforce a high standard of coding quality, ensuring adherence to secure coding practices and industry standards.
• Ensure designs and deliverables align with Enterprise IT Strategies and approved Architectures.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems and processes.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the IT Branch to ensure that all application issues are addressed in a timely manner and that proper coordination is carried out to minimize disruption to the provision of IT services.

Tier-Three Support:

• Provide advanced technical support for complex system issues, troubleshooting and resolving critical incidents.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to diagnose and address escalated problems efficiently.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Tier III operational support, application development
• Provide extensive subject matter expert knowledge on back-end data sources and how to perform all CRUD operations including but not limited to SQL Server/Oracle/Postgres/SharePoint/Flat File/JSON/XML/APIs
• Train, coach, mentor and provide technical/procedural guidance and documentation for tier 1 and 2 support personnel

Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• Degree in a related discipline and 6+ years relevant experience or Post secondary diploma and 7+ years relevant experience.
• Minimum of four (4) year providing application support. Experience providing 24x7 on-call support to a mission-critical application or system would be an asset.
• Minimum of six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the following: programming, systems analysis and design, process and data modeling, designing and developing applications, Microsoft ASP.NET, VB.NET OR C#.
• Minimum of at least three (3) years in a senior/lead developer role including guiding other developers, mentoring and establishing/enforcing developer practices.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in building and maintaining system integrations in a complex IT environment.
• Experience or working knowledge of current public safety solutions would be an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in coding technologies such as Java, Python, C#, or similar languages.
• Expertise in integration technologies (e.g., REST APIs, SOAP, Message Queue / Message Bus, and ETL processes).
• Experience with database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL) and writing complex queries.
• Experience and understanding of various authentication protocols (OAuth2, SAML, Negotiate/Kerberos, Basic, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) is an asset.
• Familiarity with FME, Azure Message Bus and Azure Fabric are considered assets.
• Experience developing and implementing data integration standards and best practices
• Experience in conducting code reviews for other developers.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and cybersecurity principles.

Leadership and Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written skills with a strong focus on customer service.
• Ability to excel in a dynamic work and team environment.
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range : 21B, Salary Grade 039, $52.86 - $67.38 (Hourly), $4,229.30 - $5,390.60 (Bi-Weekly), $110,384.21 - $140,695.70 (Annually)

General:

• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• Please include a current resume and covering letter with your online application.
• Applicants may be tested.
• The successful candidate of this position may be able to participate in the EPS work from home pilot program based on supervisor approval.
• As part of your pre-hire screening, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at schedule intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise as required by Human Resources Division.

The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the Provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca.

HR Consultant: CS