Analyst Solutions (Appian Developer)

Independent Electricity System Operator

39d • CA$111,072 - CA$158,704 • Hybrid

About The Position

The IESO is committed to ensuring Ontario’s electricity system meets the province’s needs today and into the future. This role is within the Solutions Development team, which is responsible for developing and supporting software applications used by market participants and IESO staff. The Analyst Solutions position will perform several key roles such as application support & development, project management, and solution analysis. The level of this role (Analyst OR Specialist) will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications and capabilities. This is a unionized position that falls within the Business Solutions Division in the Information and Technology Business Unit.

Requirements

• Requires academic solid knowledge of computer science and associated subjects, including strong practical ability and demonstrated all aspects of the software development life cycle
• Knowledge usually acquired through the successful completion of four-year university education in the appropriate field/discipline or by having an equivalent education
• Demonstrated expertise in web application development using Appian, HTML and JavaScript.
• Demonstrated expertise in data queries (i.e., Oracle, MS SQL Server and MySQL)
• A period of over four years, up to and including six years, is considered necessary to gain this experience.
• The selected individual may be required to be on-call to support applications 24x7 periodically.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design, code, test, debug and document enterprise software applications
• Knowledge of operating systems, application servers, web servers, and web application architectural concepts
• Strong background in logical data modelling
• Experience with workflow and user interface design
• Familiarity with software delivery methodologies such as Agile/Scrum
• Experience with Appian BPM, low-code, and Web Services solutions

Responsibilities

• Assist/contribute to developing integrated computer-based information solutions for business and operations processes for the reliable power system operation and other administrative needs of the IESO-Administered Markets
• Perform analysis of customer requirements, recommending functional specifications, and preparing recommended information solutions (e.g., impacting areas of software, hardware, communications and business processes)
• Contribute to the management and evolution of existing information systems and tools related to the market operation, supply, security, and settlement services related to the management of the power system, to allow for additional functionality, improved reliability/maintainability and problem correction
• Assist/contribute to identifying opportunities for information solutions that will allow effective and economic benefits for customers
• Address the overall solution regarding communications, data sources, software tools, integration with existing functions, user interfaces, algorithms, etc.
• Assist in monitoring and assessing assigned projects to develop and expand information systems and tools
• Assist in providing project management support to projects or teams involved in expanding and improving information systems and tools
• Contribute to and carry out close customer relationships and be alert to identifying potential improvements to existing systems and propose new information system requirements
• Contribute as directed to the development of strategic plans and standards
• Assist in developing peers and associates to advance their learning and facilitate problem-solving skills within their respective areas of expertise
• Contribute to the accepted life cycle management methodology for Information Technology solutions
• Contribute to the security, archive and audit requirements in designing and implementing information technology solutions while considering Information Technology architecture standards and guidelines
• Perform other duties as required

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits
• Long-term support in the form of a defined benefit pension plan.
• Dynamic learning and development opportunities—including job rotations to broaden your expertise
• Compensation packages that are regularly reviewed to remain competitive and to best accommodate the diverse needs of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level