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Senior Programmer Analyst

Senior Programmer Analyst

Ontario Universities' Application Centre • Guelph, Ontario, Canada
2 hours ago
Salary
CA$83,168.00–CA$93,564.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

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. Read about the OUAC’s total rewards and compensation program.


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 DevOps 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/PeopleSoft.
  • Experience using Artificial Intelligence in any part of the software development lifecycle.

Hours of Work:

  • Monday through Friday, 32 hours work week (approximately 4.5 days).
  • Hybrid remote work arrangements may be available after the probationary period.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants are invited to apply to directly through our website UKG application portal by midnight, September 27, 2026.


Submit your cover letter and resume as separate files (PDF preferred).

Our UKG platform may use automated tools or Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help us determine basic eligibility for a role. For more information, read about the OUAC Human Resources Recruitment Privacy Notice.


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



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