Job number: J0326-0590
Job title: Senior Software Developer, Qlik Sense
Job Type: Contract
Vacancy Type: New
Location: Remote/Télétravail, Ontario, Canada
Number of positions: 2
Contract Duration: Until March 2027
Date posted: March 30, 2026
Closing date: April 14, 2026
Compensation: $77,390.00 – $87,060.00/year
Who we are
We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada’s health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada’s health care systems.
CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.
At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include
- HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
- Retirement Planning Program
- Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
- Work-life balance
- Career Planning Program
- Learning and Professional Development Program
- Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts
Why is this role important?
The Senior Software Developer, Qlik Sense, develops, operates, maintains, enhances, quality assures, and provides end-user support for Business Intelligence system solutions built using Qlik, ensuring alignment with CIHI standards, corporate priorities, and service excellence expectations.
What you’ll do
- Develops, designs, tests, and deploys Qlik-based visualizations, dashboards, and reports.
- Provides, maintains, and enhances Business Intelligence products built using Qlik to ensure reliability, performance, and usability.
- Coordinates and executes tasks related to Business Intelligence tool upgrades.
- Provides visualization and design best practices, ensuring solutions adhere to CIHI standards, user experience guidelines, approved wireframes, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and WCAG 2.0 requirements, and bilingual (English/French) standards.
- Executes operational activities related to incident troubleshooting, resolution, and scheduled product releases, and contributes to the optimization and automation of operational processes through an on-call rotation model.
- Contributes as a project team member by providing input during requirements gathering, feasibility analysis, and solution design for new initiatives or system enhancements.
- Analyzes and develops solutions to address software design issues and program deficiencies related to the maintenance of existing systems or the development of new solutions.
- Performs unit, module, integration, and performance testing; identifies, triages, and resolves defects in a timely manner.
- Provides end-user support for products within the assigned portfolio, ensuring timely issue resolution and knowledge transfer.
What you’ll bring to the table
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience in Business Intelligence development, Qlik Sense development, data modeling, dashboards, visualizations, and reporting techniques.
- Experience with data transformation, creation of QVD files, and set analysis.
- Experience in application design, architecture, development, and deployment using Qlik Sense.
- Experience administering Qlik Management Console, including security rules, task maintenance, extensions, streams, and applications.
- Experience identifying and resolving performance issues through Qlik application performance tuning.
- Experience using Qlik APIs to support system integration and web-based mashups.
- Experience working with Oracle databases and PL/SQL.
- Experience with AWS cloud stack is an asset.
- Knowledge of Qlik architectural designs.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and maintain a client- and user-focused approach.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, innovation, collaboration, and service excellence.
- Must comply with all CIHI workplace policies, including privacy and confidentiality.
- Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.
Note: Please note that this opportunity is open to candidates across Canada. Those residing in both Ottawa and Toronto surrounding areas report into the offices(2 days a week as part of hybrid model), and those that reside 75 km or more outside of either Ottawa or Toronto work remotely
To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our ‘Careers’ section.
We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of CIHI’s applicant screening process, we complete a comprehensive pre-employment background check for all potential hires. This includes a criminal record check, credit report, social media, and education verification.
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