Senior Software Developer Full-time Job
Aug 16th, 2024 at 14:37 IT & Telecoms Ottawa 180 views Reference: 8563Job Details
Closing Date:
August 26, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above
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.
Typical Accountabilities
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.
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.
Project Management: Provides guidance and leadership to project teams and establishes project steps, milestones and timetables including analyzing and estimating feasibility, costs, time and compatibility with hardware and other programs in order to ensure completion within the established timeframe and budget while maximizing the use of the unit’s resources.
Training and Advice: Provides specialized advice and training to both users and more junior programmers regarding the optimal use and development of programs in order to raise the proficiency of all parties. Ensures the development and maintenance of instructional materials for users to facilitate the use of programs.
Supervision of Others: May be required to support, mentor, evaluate and supervise the activities of more junior resources under the guidance of the manager.
Purchasing Advice: Evaluates software options (custom versus off-the-shelf) and measures these against client requirements to offer sound recommendations ensuring the most cost effective and operationally appropriate solutions for user needs.
Strategic Advice: Provides advice on emerging technologies and how these can be incorporated into the existing framework to improve the operations.
Continuous Improvement: Provides recommendations to improve and enhance existing policies and standards and develops and implements procedures to ameliorate the efficiency and effectiveness of the services provided to users.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Essential Qualifications
- 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.
Other Qualifications
- Proven experience in the following programming languages and frameworks: Java/Spring, JavaScript/Angular, PHP, Python and SQL
- Experience using SDLC tools like GIT and GitLab Runner
- Proven knowledge of industry standards and best practices for security
- 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).
