Application Architect & Production Support Coordinator; Computer Services Officer
Job in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for:
Government of Nova Scotia
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
Systems Analyst, Cybersecurity, IT Support, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Application Architect & Production Support Coordinator (Computer Services Officer 4)
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We don’t just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes.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 new standards for digital public service, delivering resilient solutions that meet today’s needs—and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges.
About Our Opportunity
You will join our Application Development and Production Support (ADPS) team, which provides end-to-end application development and production support services to partner departments and agencies across diverse business domains.
As an Application Architect & Production Support Coordinator (CSO
4), you will play a key role in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining complex digital business solutions that align with organizational goals and technology strategy. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that applications are scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a team-oriented professional to take on a leadership role within a dedicated, high-performing team responsible for developing and supporting a wide range of business systems and applications—both custom-built and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS)—for multiple departments and government agencies.
Primary Accountabilities
Provide SDLC strategies, technical leadership, and expert advice for corporate IT initiatives and projects. Oversee project planning, effort estimation, solution design, secure code review, change management, deployment, testing, and quality assurance to ensure the final products meet quality and performance standards.Design, develop, and implement complex business applications by refining business requirements, defining system architectures, and leading internal and external developers. Provide technical guidance on data modeling and database design, and research innovative technical solutions to meet evolving business needs.Ensure data security and integrity, resolve critical production issues, and coordinate escalation and communication with stakeholders and senior management during major incidents.Manage the backlog of enhancements, usability improvements, and defect fixes. Review, categorize, and prioritize requests in collaboration with business clients, and oversee deployment planning and execution for iterative releases.Improve SDLC processes by identifying recurring technical challenges, developing reusable solutions, and maintaining shared code libraries. Implement secure development policies and code review practices to ensure compliance with government IT standards such as Threat Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Scanning.Evaluate, select, and integrate new technologies, methodologies, and tools to enhance the development environment. Promote efficiency through automation, standardization, and continuous process improvement.Mentor and collaborate with team members to strengthen technical capabilities, promote knowledge transfer, and foster cross-training. Stay current with emerging technologies, industry best practices, and new development methodologies.Collaborate with project managers to guide development projects through the…
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