Intermediate Software Developer Job In Ottawa

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Intermediate Software Developer

Apply locations Ottawa, ON Main Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR14629

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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 - $100,014.00About 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 standards.

What you will bring:

• University degree or College Diploma in Programming, Web Development or relate d field or an equivalent combination of education and experience .

• Minimum 3 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining of Web applications and tools.

• Knowledge of Web design and development using various technologies, programming languages and operating systems.  

• Knowledge of established University standards and priorities relating to Web-based tool design and implementation.  

• Knowledge of the concepts, issues and standards related to Web , including security, privacy, accessibility and internationalization.

• Knowledge of the principles, techniques and best practices in a Web environment.  

• Experience in configuring, maintaining and administering web servers.

• Experience in web project management, identifying client needs and defining technical requirements.  

• Experience working in a client service based environment.  

• Experience with object oriented programming languages and with database creation and administration.  

• Experience with web design and development using PHP and with content management systems (CMS) such as Drupal.  

• Knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies (Docker or similar).

• Experience using the Linux command line and knowledge of core commands

• Ability to prioritize own work and respect strict deadlines.  

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to users in a non-technical manner.

• Bilingual - French and English (written and spoken). 

Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa: 

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click here to find out more.

If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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