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Job Summary

A Brief Overview
Are you ready to apply your software development expertise to building and supporting impactful digital solutions in a higher education environment? Join IT Services' Education Technology (EdTech) team at Queen's University as a Software Developer, where you will design, develop, integrate, and maintain applications that support teaching, learning, and institutional operations.

In this role, you will work independently and collaboratively to deliver secure, reliable solutions using industry standard web and application technologies. Whether working with Java, PHP, Drupal, Microsoft Power Platform, or various cloud based solutions, your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the university community. You will develop and maintain system integrations, automate processes through scripting, and support applications hosted in cloud environments, applying sound judgment to technical and design decisions.

Working closely with academic and administrative units, you will consult on application needs, translate complex requirements into effective technical solutions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes. Essential experience includes proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, React, Node.js, and Django, and/or experience in Java application development. Hands on proficiency with Drupal is valued, and experience with low code platforms such as Microsoft's Power Platform and Salesforce is considered an asset. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is also beneficial. This position programs, maintains, develops and supports various databases, applications, websites, and/or systems. This position consults with units or departments on a variety of applications needs. This position installs, designs, codes, modifies, tests, debugs, and maintains applications to meet user needs. This position also analyses and revises system logic, develops and maintains bridging integrations between systems, modifies procedures, and documents changes.

This position requires strong problem solving skills, effective communication with both technical and non technical interest-holders, and an understanding of security, accessibility, and risk considerations. A proactive approach to learning, collaboration, and the application of principles of equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion, and Indigenization is essential to delivering technology solutions that serve the diverse Queen's University community.

Job Description

What you will do
• Programs, maintains, develops and supports various databases, applications, websites, and/or systems.
• Consults with units or departments on a variety of applications needs.
• Installs, designs, codes, modifies, tests, debugs, and maintains applications to meet user needs.
• Analyses and revises system logic, modifies procedures, and documents changes.
• Develops scripts to automate processes.
• Develops and maintains bridging integrations between systems.
• Provides detailed instructions and documentation on system operations.
• Revises procedures and documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

Required Education
• Three-year Community College Diploma or Three-Year Bachelor Degree, or equivalent. In addition, requires trade certification, qualification, or on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.

Required Experience
• More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
• Experience with programming languages considered an asset (e.g., C, C++, C#, Objective-C, Java, Python, ASP, Perl, .NET, HTML5, CSS, Assembler, FORTRAN, etc.).
• Experience with scripting languages considered an asset (e.g., HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, maxscript, mel, etc.).
• Experience with software and web technologies considered an asset (e.g., ServiceNow, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), other software packaging, etc.).
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge and Requirements
• Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or substantial work experience.
• Provide effective consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
• Interaction with others requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
• Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
• Builds relationships, trust and credibility.
• Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
• Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develops a plan to address the gaps.
• Actively participate in project team meetings and develop individual and unit project plans.
• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
• Seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
• Appropriately assesses risks before making a decision.
• Contribute to the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.
• Take action to remove obstacles and address problems before they impact performance and results.
• Apply equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion and Indigenization considerations to decision making and planning.
• Promote a work environment that is free from sexual violence, harassment and discrimination, and the ability to show empathy for those who have experienced trauma.

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.