Senior Application Developer

Date Posted:
01/23/2025
Req ID:
41403
Faculty/Division:
UofT Scarborough
Department:
UTSC:
Info & Instructional Tech Services
Campus:
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number:
00057323
Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.
Information & Instructional Technology Services (IITS) provides the technological vision and leadership for the development and implementation of information systems, processes, and associated technology to support the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus' academic mission and administrative operation. IITS works closely with faculty, staff and student groups to provide timely, top-quality service and technological solutions across the University of Toronto Scarborough community. Discover a campus filled with energy, culture and world-changing ideas and facilities. A place where diversity fuels innovation.
This search aligns with the University's commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.
Your opportunity:

As a highly motivated Senior Application Developer, you will be designing and developing complex, database-driven applications, planning, developing and maintaining applications and assessing appropriate security options and solutions. Your core duties will include:
developing applications in collaboration with the team ensuring that the end product meets user requirements; recommending technical solutions; interacting with users to establish firm requirements; interpreting project specifications and proposing best practices and approach; developing applications for a variety of platforms; testing and implementing new systems; writing technical code and end user documentation; troubleshooting technical problems relating to application development and providing end user support for existing applications.
Your responsibilities will include:

Provides programming support by analyzing, recommending, and designing highly complex software architecture
Developing and updating architectural framework for highly complex and confidential university-wide applications
Writing complex technical code and analyzing and making recommendations for programming enhancements
Designing, testing, and modifying programming code
Evaluating programming code to ensure it has validity, compatibility, and that it meets appropriate standards
Analyzing programming solutions to ensure compliance with best practices and industry standards
Checking that security authorization meets University guidelines and project requirements
Developing technical application implementation plans
Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or acceptable combination of equivalent
Minimum five years of related experience in programming and scripting
Demonstrated experience in reading, understanding, and developing to an API
Experience with cloud native deployment with platforms AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale applications
Familiarity with web application security best practices and experience implementing security policies and procedures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex software application issues
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and team members at all levels
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of respectful and collegial learning and working environment
Assets (Nonessential):

Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with PHP/Laravel, Java/Spring, Full-Stack Development and/or Service-Now Development
To be successful in this role you will be:

Goal oriented
Possess a positive attitude
Team player
Note:
A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.
This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines.
Closing Date:
02/06/2025, 11:
59PM ET
Employee Group:
USW
Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing
Schedule:
Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 16 - $101,539. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $129,851. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category:
Information Technology (IT)
Lived Experience Statement:

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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