Description
Organizational Relationship: Reports to Team Leader - Business Operations or Schools & Programs
Summary
The Intermediate Programmer is responsible for developing and maintaining new applications in the Cloud or on-premises infrastructure to meet client requirements. Participates in the analysis, gathering of requirements, development, testing, implementation, and documentation to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work with an agile team to develop, test, document, and maintain business applications built on any platform (web, desktop, mobile)
Developing new cloud-based applications and maintaining/updating existing cloud-based applications.
Writing and optimizing SQL queries and scripts, monitoring database performances, and optimizing as needed
Collaborate with team members to set specifications for applications and ensure applications are developed to meet business needs
Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software
Designing, developing, testing, and deploying custom applications and integrations using the ServiceNow platform.
Using knowledge of APIs to design RESTful services, and integrate them with existing data providers, using JSON or XML as needed.
Provide second-level support to business users
Diagnose and troubleshoot technical and application issues.
Develop, document and execute efficient test plans, and track application defects/bugs.
Manage multiple project deadlines without compromise in quality
Support the team in all phases of the software development lifecycle
Keeping up to date with newer technologies, best practices in cloud development/security and industry trends, and applying them to improve the application
Helping to identify and mitigate potential security threats, and implementing security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of applications and data
Assist with daily AS400 operations and tasks as required
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Experience and Qualifications
Three-year Advanced College Diploma in Computer Science, software technology or a related field
Relevant Certifications in development, security, and architecture on cloud platforms (example - Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google)
Minimum 3 years of experience working in full-stack application development with AODA compliancy experience including:
Minimum 3 years of experience building applications using Microsoft technologies includes C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, Azure Web Apps and Azure Functions.
Minimum 1 year of experience in TSQL, SSIS, SSRS, database design and non-relational (NoSQL) databases
Minimum 1 years of experience in Cloud computing and hands on experience in delivering large scale distributed systems on cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google
Experience creating REST/SOAP web services and knowledge of APIs, RPC, and OAuth.
Familiarity with mobile-based software design
Knowledge of web development tools and frameworks such as HTML 5/CSS, Bootstrap, AngularJS, jQuery, JavaScript, React, or Vue.js
Experience in testing techniques, frameworks, and tools, such as NUnit/JUnit, Chrome Developer Tools, and Test automation tools.
AS400 development experience an asset
Knowledge of Service Now platform customizations
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Knowledge of software development best practices such as version control (Azure, DevOps/TFS, Git), code review
Working knowledge of networking, firewalls, load balancers and Authentication Servers (Radius, Active Directory) and cloud authentication
Passion for code quality, development process, and technology
PLEASE NOTE: This position is a 35 hour per week, temporary contract until April 24, 2026. DDSB is currently working on a Hybrid model for this position.
The DDSB is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. We encourage submissions from candidates who represent the various dimensions of diversity. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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