Senior Programmer Analyst; C) Job Guelph Ontario Canada,Software Development

Position: Senior Programmer Analyst (Job 333-C)

Job Type: Full-time, 1-year contract with benefits

Located in Guelph, the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) processes applications for admission to undergraduate, law, medical, rehabilitation sciences and teacher education programs for Ontario’s universities. We provide a progressive and supportive working environment for our employees, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

The OUAC values equity, diversity and inclusion and believes that every person has a right to equal treatment. We are strengthened by diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We have equitable and accessible employment practices, based on the principles specified in Ontario legislation (Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act [AODA]). Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

The OUAC is seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst to join our Application Systems department. This role offers the opportunity to work on a team to produce detailed program design; code; test; debug; document and implement software requests for enhancements or repairs to existing programs; and develop new systems or modules.

If you are willing to learn and eager to play a supporting role in helping people start a new chapter in their life, we would love to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

Analyze requirements of software modifications and determine the most effective solution

Write software programs or modules to support various online applications

Write queries and develop reports to support various business functions

Participate in software testing and implementation

Participate in solving issues reported by internal and external customers

Develop quality code quickly and consistently to meet deadlines

Work effectively with other teams throughout the software development lifecycle

Qualifications Sought

University or college graduate in computer science or equivalent

A minimum of 8 years of progressive work experience as a Programmer/Analyst

Advanced programming skill in developing web solutions for enterprise applications

Must demonstrate strong and recent PHP and object-oriented programming (OOP) experience and a willingness to learn other languages

Strong expertise with SQL (Oracle or similar RDBMS)

Strong understanding of web application architecture, client-server integration and performance optimization across modern browsers

Experience with Laravel is required

Familiar with Dev Ops practices (CI/CD, automated testing) and Git-based workflows

Abilities/Skills for the Ideal Candidate

Strong analytical, design and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills (able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences)

Ability to mentor junior developers

Passion for learning new technologies and driving innovation in code quality and process improvement

Proven ability to develop quality code within agreed timelines

Qualifications Considered an Asset

Experience with web security and/or OWASP

Experience with development of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant applications

Experience with Oracle/People Soft

Experience using Artificial Intelligence in any part of the software development lifecycle

Hours of Work

Monday through Friday, 32 hours work week (approximately days)

Hybrid remote work arrangements may be available after the probationary period.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by midnight,
September 27, 2026
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Submit your cover letter and resume as separate files (PDF preferred).

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We thank all applicants for applying; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.