Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid, 1-2 day on-site per week)
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Duration: 10-month contract, with potential for extension
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required
About the Opportunity
Our client, a respected organization in the higher education sector, is seeking a Junior Application Support Developer to join their collaborative and globally connected technology team. This role supports critical systems that power academic and administrative operations, contributing to a reliable and accessible digital experience for a diverse community of users.
You will work in an open, team-oriented environment where respectful communication and thoughtful collaboration are key. The team values healthy technical debate and encourages diverse perspectives, creating a space where ideas are shared openly and challenges are solved collectively.
What’s In It for You
This is a workplace that prioritizes balance, inclusion, and continuous learning. You’ll benefit from a hybrid model with structured flexibility, including no-meeting Fridays and a holiday shutdown period between Christmas and New Year. With provided equipment and exposure to global teams, you’ll gain meaningful experience while working in a culture that values respect, collaboration, and growth.
Your Responsibilities
• You’ll support and maintain a WordPress environment, including plugin updates and issue resolution
• In this role, you’ll monitor systems and respond to incidents using tools such as Nagios
• You’ll troubleshoot and support a LAMP stack, including Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP
• You’ll assist with SQL jobs, reporting, and data load activities to support operational needs
• You’ll contribute to Microsoft Power Platform initiatives, including Power Automate workflows and SharePoint support
• You’ll provide basic system administration and follow operational procedures to ensure system stability
Skills and Qualifications
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a support or junior development role
• Practical experience with WordPress and LAMP stack environments
• Proficiency in SQL or PL/SQL for data querying and reporting
• Strong working knowledge of Unix or Linux command line tools
• Demonstrated troubleshooting ability with a practical, solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, feedback-driven environment
Why Partner with Altis
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