Intermediate Software Developer, Workday

University of Ottawa

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure and Systems, evaluates user business and software requirements and develops new or enhance existing and off-the-shelf computer applications. Is assigned small projects of limited duration or may participate in a designated portion of a larger project under supervision. Is focused on meeting user needs and improving the efficiency of the University’s operations through system and software solutions. This contract position will remain posted until filled. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the development and implementation of system and software programs.
• Knowledge of University policies, guidelines and standards regarding system and software development and deployment.
• Knowledge of and experience with programming tools, languages, techniques and industry standards and best practices.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing programs.
• Analytical skills to diagnose debug and repair programming issues.
• Ability to proactively keep abreast of new/emerging technologies.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to users.
• Bilingualism - both French and English (spoken and written).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Workday integration development and Workday Extend development is a significant asset.
• Development experience using JavaScript, Node.js, JSON, XML, XSLT, and PHP.
• Experience developing, documenting, and securing REST, SOAP and Graph API-based web services.
• Developing, documenting, and securing File-based integrations using XML, XSLT and SFTP.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for integration security and authentication.
• Experience using Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) tools like Jira, Confluence and Git.
• Knowledge of Agile Methodologies and experience working in an Agile work environment.
• Experience automating repetitive tasks/tests using scripts.

Responsibilities

• Analysis: Evaluates client’s business and functional requirements in order to fully explore their needs. Recommends solutions to improve systems and automation.
• Design: Creates technical designs, specifications or plans in order to translate requirements into technical specification documents. Designs, plans and coordinates effective software using appropriate tools and operating systems facilitating the function of the various departments, to increase their efficiency and productivity, and to reduce costs.
• Development, Testing and Documentation: Develops effective program code, tests and provides documentation for new releases or application upgrades. Translates specifications document into effective program code. Assists in the provision of user documentation. Creates technical specification, project plans and other documentation for review.
• Deployment: Installs or releases new software in alignment with established procedures and processes. Integrates the final product to existing software.
• Maintenance: Reviews and identifies the requirement to repair and maintain current systems and software to ensure they continue to perform in keeping with client expectations. Ensures that all issues concerning data integrity, security, and confidentiality and user secrecy are dealt with. Ensures daily that the systems in production are functional and performing, and that backup and recovery processes and procedures are completed properly.
• Project Management: Develops and maintains plans outlining steps and timetables for small development projects, including analyzing and estimating feasibility, costs, time and compatibility with hardware and other programs, in order to ensure development projects are completed within an acceptable timeframe and budget and meet client expectations.
• Continuous Improvement: Provides recommendations to improve and enhance existing standards and procedures and improve the quality of the services provided to the users.
• Data Security: Responsible for ensuring confidentiality, security and accessibility of institutional data. The incumbent complies with and promotes any controls put in place to protect and secure data and exhibits due diligence in following the established information security and privacy policies as well as related standards.

Benefits

• The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees