Senior Software Developer, Information Technology
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Posting Reason:
Replacement of a regular positionJob Type:
EmployeeAnticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):
N/AJob Family:
Application Development# of Open Positions:
1Faculty/Service - Department:
Aplication Development ITCampus:
Main CampusUnion Affiliation:
UOITPDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/02/12Applications must be received
BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
Hours per week:
35Salary Grade:
UOITP Grade11
Salary Range:
$92,685.00 - $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 is 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 will 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 these minutes away from gyms, the Byward Market, downtown, and the Rideau Canal at lunch time for runners and skaters.
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Lead Technical Designer, 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.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
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.
Documentation: Creates and reviews the documentation of others for new releases or application upgrades.
Deployment: Coordinates release process for new and upgraded software in alignment with established procedures and processes.
What you will bring:
University degree in Computer Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience developing and implementing software applications.
Senior-level software development experience, with strong expertise in at least one technical domain (e.g., AI/ML, PHP, .NET ) and the ability to collaborate effectively across different technologies and teams.
Experience delivering and evolving complex solutions, including system design, implementation, code reviews, and mentoring junior and intermediate developers.
Strong software engineering practices, including version control, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI in software development, such as using AI tools to improve productivity and code quality, integrating AI services or APIs, or contributing to AI-enabled features and solutions.
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).
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