Vacancy Detail

Sr. Digital Solutions Developer

Department: Applications
Program: Information Technology
Status: Regular Full Time
Days and On Call - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Whitby, ON - Corporate Office
Wage Schedule: $47.380 - $64.610 per hour
NON 2600001909

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Digital Solutions Developer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, governance, and optimization of enterprise digital solutions that support organizational priorities and operational excellence. The role provides senior-level technical leadership for emerging technologies, intelligent automation, workflow modernization, systems integration, and digital innovation initiatives across the organization.

Working collaboratively with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders, the Senior Digital Solutions Developer supports the responsible adoption of modern technologies through solution development, governance frameworks, AI risk management practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a hands-on senior role. The successful candidate will design and build web applications, integrations, and automation that improve the day-to-day work of clinical and operational teams, own projects from requirements through to production, and act as technical lead for key project and work.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Design, code, test, deploy, and support secure, user-friendly web applications, integrations, and automation that improve clinical and operational workflows.
* Own projects from start to finish, including gathering requirements with stakeholders, planning and estimating the work, building the solution, and supporting it in production.
* Introduce and maintain team development practices, including source control and branching standards, code reviews, test plans and automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation standards.
* Support organizational digital innovation initiatives, including emerging technologies, intelligent automation, and advanced solution enablement.
* Establish and maintain governance standards, best practices, and risk management processes related to digital solutions, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and emerging technologies.
* Conduct AI and digital solution risk assessments to evaluate cybersecurity, privacy, operational, compliance, and organizational impacts associated with proposed technologies and implementations.
* Support the development and maintenance of AI governance frameworks, standards, intake processes, and evaluation methodologies to ensure responsible and secure adoption of emerging technologies.
* Collaborate with operational leaders, clinical stakeholders, privacy, cybersecurity, legal, and technical teams to assess and manage risks associated with AI-enabled and digital solutions.
* Develop and maintain integrations, scripts, applications, and automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and user experience.
* Evaluate new technologies, platforms, and tools to support organizational innovation and strategic objectives.
* Participate in solution architecture discussions, technical assessments, and implementation planning activities.
* Ensure solutions align with organizational cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, data governance, and enterprise architecture standards.
* Develop technical documentation, standards, workflows, governance materials, and operational procedures to support sustainable solution management.
* Provide senior-level troubleshooting, technical consultation, and guidance for enterprise digital solutions and emerging technology initiatives.
* Support project planning, implementation activities, testing, change management, and transition to operational support.
* Monitor solution performance, adoption, effectiveness, and associated risks while identifying opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with vendors, partners, and internal teams to support enterprise technology initiatives and strategic projects.
* Mentor team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and capability development within the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 5 - 7 years of progressive experience in enterprise IT, application development, systems integration, automation, digital solutions delivery, or emerging technology initiatives.
* Strong hands-on full-stack development skills, ideally React (TypeScript/JavaScript) and .NET/C#, with REST APIs and relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL).
* Experience with Git/GitHub, Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, and deploying applications in Microsoft Azure (e.g., App Services, Azure SQL, load balancing).
* Experience leading or mentoring developers, including setting coding standards, conducting code reviews, and introducing practices such as Agile delivery, automated testing, and CI/CD.
* Experience supporting enterprise technology governance, AI governance, risk assessments, and solution lifecycle management practices.
* Strong knowledge of enterprise systems, integrations, automation platforms, APIs, scripting, and modern development methodologies.
* Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions and automation platforms.
* Understanding of cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, and governance requirements within enterprise environments.
* Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Experience within healthcare or other highly regulated environments, or with healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR), is considered an asset.


At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.