Senior Application Development Specialist

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Senior Application Development Specialist

GAME ON – OLG needs you

We’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it – OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land-based gaming channels. Over the course of fiscal 2022-23, OLG delivered a record $2.5 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Senior Application Development Specialist to assesses, designs, develops, configures and implements the application/infrastructure solutions to support the business requirements to meet customer expectations. Collaborates with stakeholders across OLG to ensure that the application/infrastructure solution designs and developments drive the desired business results.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Technology Product Owner - Corporate Services, you will be empowered to:

• Develops the application, data and infrastructure assessment and design in accordance to business requirements
• Advise on application security, licensing, upgrades, backups and disaster recovery needs. 
• Conducts the design, configuration, development of new applications/infrastructure solutions
• Conducts changes required to existing systems (e.g. upgrade/new releases, optimization)
• Develops and configures integrations in addition to conducting unit testing and technical fixes during subsequent testing etc.
• Develops and deploys proof of concepts, prototypes and evaluates opportunities to leverage agile methodologies and tools
• Develops and maintains code and configuration repositories to ensure code is centrally monitored/managed
• Support the change and release management process (ITIL) including defining release strategy & associated task planning for change projects, service readiness & acceptance and service transition
• Investigate problems in systems, processes, and services; determine problem fixes and recommend corrective actions. Collaborate with others to implement agreed remedies and preventative measures. 
• Provides tier three (3) application support, including on call support as required to ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Identifies potential solution risks/issues and escalates/communicates to relevant key stakeholders (business/technology/vendors) to ensure a mitigation strategy is developed
• Prepares documentation and other relevant information to transition to the operate team for business as usual
• Produce integration test specifications, conduct tests, diagnose faults, and record and report on outcomes.
• Participate in basic testing and quality assurance tasks and issue resolution. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

Work Experience: ● Minimum five (5) years’ progressive experience in medium to large Technology environments including experience in within Technology or related function ● Minimum of three (3) years' experience in solution application/infrastructure design, development and/or delivery ● Providing Subject Matter Expertise and/or guidance to the team ● Proficient in twenty one (21) of the above primary knowledge competency areas for application development and/or; ● Proficient in fourteen (14) areas for infrastructure development, as listed above

Education: Post-secondary degree, preferably in an information systems, Computer Science, business administration discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Critical Skills: ● Analytical Thinking ● Relationship Management ● Problem Solving ● Continuous Learning ● Team Orientation ● Change Management

Negotiation and Influence: ability to negotiate and influence effectively while being open to perspectives and maintaining strong relationships

Strategic Thinker: strong strategic and critical thinker with ability to delve into unique challenges and find creative solutions

Collaboration & Fun: inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our work

Integrity and Trust: do what's right and operate with transparency and openness

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Part of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of Ontario
• Flexible Work Environment: to help balance both work and life
• You Matter: family friendly work practices and hybrid work
• Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful
• Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength
• Learning Galore: 24-7 access to robust online learning programs 
• Public Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario
• Variable Pay Program: performance-based incentives to share in our success (Permanent OLG Employees Only)

Learn about OLG – GAME ON!

OLG’s purpose is to contribute to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. We are a multi-billion-dollar organization with a wide array of business lines including, lottery, land-based casinos, digital lottery and casino, horseracing, and charitable gaming. OLG is amidst a massive transformation focusing on being customer obsessed and bringing our digital business to a whole new level.

The key to our success is our people. Our culture will be grounded in true, positive partnerships that embrace trust, clarity, and openness in all that we do. We are supporting and empowering employees and teams across the organization through greater accountability, leadership development and growth opportunities. OLG is embracing more flexible work options and family friendly work practices including hybrid work.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of our culture and cornerstones of the Five Truths that OLGers Live by.  At OLG, our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario.

While we are re-shaping and growing our business, we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose, and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLG’s net profits are reinvested back into the province, contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians.

To learn more about OLG go to our website at  www.olg.ca  

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by August 1, 2025.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at careers@olg.ca if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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