Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Type: Unionized, Full-Time Permanent
Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days/week on-site required
Start Date: ASAP

Your Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Application Developer to join our team. In this role, you will take the lead in designing and developing complex, database-driven applications. You'll be responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining robust solutions while ensuring that appropriate security measures are integrated into the development process.

As a key member of our team, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, user-centered applications. Your work will include recommending and implementing technical solutions, translating user requirements into functional applications, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. From application development across various platforms to troubleshooting and user support, your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness of our systems and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide programming support by analyzing, recommending, and designing highly complex software architectures

• Develop and update architectural frameworks for large-scale, confidential university-wide applications

• Write complex technical code and assess opportunities for programming enhancements

• Design, test, and refine application code

• Evaluate code for accuracy, compatibility, and compliance with relevant standards

• Analyze solutions to ensure alignment with industry best practices and security standards

• Ensure security authorizations meet University guidelines and project requirements

• Develop technical implementation plans and support application rollouts

Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or acceptable combination of equivalent
• Minimum 7 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:
• A strong communicator
• Goal-oriented
• Honest and trustworthy
• Positive in attitude
• A natural problem solver
• A collaborative team player

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.