Senior Software Developer, Information Technology

University of Ottawa•Lexington, MA

11d

About The Position

About Information Technology: Information Technology is a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are focused on prioritizing and optimizing technological investments that facilitate the best student experience, as well as the activities of faculty, researchers and staff. Our greatest strength are the people working with us. People like you, professionals eager to flex their intellectual muscle and achieve new heights in their career. Working here gives you access to a great IT environment, rich with a diverse range of platforms, products, and services. This is a place where innovative ideas are welcome. In a nutshell: working here is challenging and rewarding. It’ll bring out the best of you. We want people that have the drive to advance IT in higher education. We have the technologies to keep your inner fires burning, and benefits that can help you sustain a better lifestyle. And all this minutes away from gyms, the Byward Market, downtown, and the Rideau Canal at lunch time for runners and skaters. Position Purpose Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, Application and Integration, the incumbent evaluates the users business and software requirements and develops new or enhances existing or off-the-shelf computer applications. Manages medium to major projects and may be required to supervise the work of others. Is focused on meeting user needs and improving the efficiency of the University’s business processes through system and software solutions.

Requirements

University degree in Computer Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum five (5) years of experience developing and implementing software applications.
Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP).
Understanding of SOA design principles and best practices.
Experience developing, documenting and securing Web Services (REST and/or SOAP).
Experience writing and running automated testing.
Knowledge in development using node.js.
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for security.
Experience using SDLC tools like GIT and Gitlab Runner.
Experience implementing services that interact with an Oracle and SQL Server Database.
Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Shell scripting knowledge on Linux.
Analytical skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, debug and repair complex programming issues.
Ability to proactively keep abreast of new and emerging technologies.
Knowledge of and experience with programming tools, languages, techniques.
Knowledge of industry standards and best practice.
Knowledge of project management concepts and methods and experience in planning and managing cross functional projects that are usually completed within 1 year.
Knowledge of University policies, guidelines, procedures and standards regarding system and software development and deployment.
Experience in providing supervision, guidance, leadership and feedback to project teams and junior resources.
Analytical skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, debug and repair complex programming issues.
Ability to proactively keep abreast of new and emerging technologies.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to users.
Bilingualism - French and English (spoken and written).

Nice To Haves

Experience using AI development tools.

Responsibilities

Analysis: Provides professional expertise and leads the analysis of client business and functional requirements for projects of medium and large scope and assists in determining technical, operational and economic feasibility.
Design: Provides leadership in the creation of technical designs and system specifications or plans in order to translate requirements into technical specification documents.
Development and Testing: Develops and writes complex programs and oversees the work of others in developing effective program code, tests, debugs and performs integration tests to ensure correct functionality of software.
Deployment: Coordinates release process for new and upgraded software in alignment with established procedures and processes.
Maintenance: Reviews and identifies the requirement to repair and maintains current systems and software to ensure they continue to perform in keeping with client expectations.

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.

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