BC Assessment is currently looking for **two (2) permanent Senior Programmer Analysts (Architects**) to join our **ITS Division** in our **Victoria** office. You are a senior-level technical leader who thrives on bringing clarity and structure to complex, enterprise-wide systems. Whether your passion lies in the **flow of data** or the **architecture of the cloud**, you are comfortable providing technical guidance across the application lifecycle. You are an analytical thinker who prioritizes system performance, scalability, and reliability, with a proven ability to mentor teams and navigate technical trade-offs in an evolving environment.* **Location:** Victoria, BC* **Compensation:** $93,317.50 - $109,693.26 (plus 6.25% TMA)* **Competition Close Date:** Sunday, February 22nd @ 11:59PM* A minimum of six years progressively responsible application development, deployment and integration experience for enterprise wide delivery, including consulting, mentoring and leadership of staff, contractors,* Demonstrated experience in developing, maintaining, and enhancing applications using four or more of the following technologies is mandatory: .NET framework, SharePoint, SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), Web services, Agile methodology and tools, Windows and UNIX Operating Systems, Oracle and SQL Server databases* Experience setting up standards, policies and best practices in application architecture and development methodologies is essential.* Experience in applying database design, administration and performance tuning concepts and principles towards application development.* Experience in developing internet and web based applications.* Proficiency in advanced SQL and PL/SQL programming.* Work-life balance – 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.* Public Service Pension Plan – one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.* Health and Wellness - generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employees overall well-being.* Career development – we want you to grow and learn with us! We provide ongoing learning, leadership development and career development scholarship program.* Location – Our office is located in Saanich, BC at Uptown which overlooks several shops and coffee shops and is walking distance to the Galloping Goose trail network. Our office also has secure bike storage and secure change rooms with lockers.* We are here for each other* We own our experience* We are one team* We are dedicated learners* Upload your resume and cover letter; once you submit your application, you will not be able to add documents.* If a questionnaire is present, please complete it fully. Responses may be used to shortlist candidates against the stated job requirements.* All BC Assessment employees must live in British Columbia. If you do not currently reside in, or live within commuting distance of the location(s) of the position to which you are applying, please make clear your relocation intentions as part of your cover letter.Please complete the full application for this position, including your education, certifications and experience that are relevant to and/or required per the stated qualifications. **If you are an internal employee, please ensure that your employee profile contains your relevant education and experience.*** Interviews are scheduled for the week of March 2nd, 2026* An eligibility list for future vacancies may be established* Offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory background check, two satisfactory reference checks and proof of qualifications and/or supporting documentation (e.g. copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, driver's license).#J-18808-Ljbffr