Intermediate Software Developer

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Job Type:

Employee

Duration in Months (for fixed-term jobs):

8

Job Family:

Application Development

# of Open Positions:

1

Faculty/Service - Department:

IT Engagement and Marketing, Students and Casuals

Campus:

Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

UOITP

Date Posted:

June 20, 2024

Closing Date:

July 01, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

UOITP Grade 10

Salary Range:

$80,439.00 - $100,014.00

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

Responsible for supporting the existing infrastructure as well as designing and developing new technologies for faculty/service/University’s websites to meet the organization’s needs.

Uses dynamic programming tools and languages that adhere to University Web related norms and standards. Architects websites, designs data-driven applications, builds and integrates interactive Web sites, applications, and services to find efficient client-server solutions. The work may be done independently or as part of a team.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Web Development: Analyzes client needs and designs, develops and rolls-out websites and other Web-based custom software and applications to support the organization’s needs. Collaborates with clients to identify and develop information architecture, design and layout, converting project requirements into code that will best support website users in obtaining accurate, meaningful and current information. Ensures quality work is performed in adherence with the University’s policies and standards.

• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Analyzes, identifies issues and diagnoses the causes of Web-based problems or bugs.  Interacts with clients to propose changes or alternatives and carries out the required repair actions in order to maintain the University’s web tools for clients. 

• Web Server Management: Monitors web server performance and performs standard repair activities to maintain continuous access to Web-based tools. Collaborates with other IT professionals for the resolution of non-standard, complex server issues.

• Technical Advice and Collaboration: Provides advice on appropriate design concepts, technical requirements and other web programming tools to optimize functionality and to ensure the use of the best possible medium to communicate with internal and external clients. May be required to train clients on new on-line applications and services. Exchanges expertise with peers to promote the use and acceptance of the University’s standards and ensures consistent and user-friendly design of all Web tools.

• Documentation: Develops application documentation requirements for functions, modifications, backups and operating procedures. Ensures reliable documentation is available to assist others in making effective, informed decisions.

• 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 sta