Junior Software Developer

About Queen's University

Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized / visible minorities, Indigenous / Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

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Job Summary

A Brief Overview

Are you ready to dive into the exciting realm of educational technology? Join IT Services innovative Education Technology (EdTech) team at Queen's University, where we enhance teaching and learning for students, faculty, and researchers.

As a Junior Software Developer, you will collaborate with experienced colleagues to develop and maintain educational solutions utilizing industry-standard web technologies, cloud platforms, and custom applications. Whether you are working with Java, PHP, Drupal, Microsoft Power Platform, or various cloud solutions, your contributions will significantly impact our university community. This position programs, maintains, develops and supports various databases, applications, websites, and / or systems. This position designs, codes, tests and debugs programs and / or applications. This position also revises procedures and documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections. A flexible attitude and a willingness to learn new technologies are essential for adopting the right tools and providing effective solutions. This will ensure your success in developing and maintaining secure, accessible applications tailored for both students and staff.

We seek candidates who are eager to adopt new technologies and have a keen interest in educational technologies. Essential experience includes proficiency in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, React, Node.js, and Django) and / or experience in Java application development. Hands-on proficiency with Drupal is valued, and competency in low-code environments like Microsoft's Power Platform and Salesforce is an asset. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud will be beneficial.

Your ability to thrive in a collaborative environment will be vital as you contribute to a culture of teamwork and shared success. Join us in making a difference through technology—apply now and help us redefine the future of education at Queen's University!

Job Description

What you will do

• Programs, maintains, develops and supports various databases, applications, websites, and / or systems.
• Designs, codes, tests and debugs programs and / or applications.
• Modifies and enhances existing programs and / or systems to meet user needs.
• Provides detailed instructions and documentation on system operations.
• Revises procedures and documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections.
• Provides technical support to users.
• Monitors security issues within the unit.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and / or unit.

Required Education

Required Experience

Job Knowledge and Requirements

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities.